Chapter 1
Installing and Configuring the SCXI-1126
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What You Need to Get Started
To set up and use the SCXI-1126, you need the following items:
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SCXI-1126 module
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SCXI-1126 User Manual
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Read Me First: Safety and Radio-Frequency Interference
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SCXI chassis and documentation
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SCXI terminal block/connector assembly (optional)
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E Series DAQ device and documentation
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1/8 in. flathead screwdriver
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Small Phillips screwdriver
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A computer
National Instruments Documentation
The
SCXI-1126 User Manual
is one piece of the documentation set for your
data acquisition (DAQ) system. You could have any of several types of
manuals depending on the hardware and software in your system. Use the
manuals you have as follows:
•
Getting Started with SCXI
—This is the first manual you should read.
It gives an overview of the SCXI system and contains the most
commonly needed information for the modules, chassis, and software.
•
SCXI Chassis Manual
—Read this manual for maintenance
information on the chassis and for installation instructions.
•
Your SCXI hardware user manuals—Read these manuals next for
detailed information about signal connections and module
configuration. They also explain in greater detail how the module
works and contain application hints.
•
Your DAQ hardware documentation—This documentation has
detailed information about the DAQ hardware that plugs into or is
connected to the computer. Use this documentation for hardware
installation and configuration instructions, specification information
about the DAQ hardware, and application hints.
