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NI Switches Getting Started Guide

For PXI and SCXI  Switch Modules

This document explains how to install, configure, and set up National 
Instruments PXI and SCXI switch modules. This document covers the 
NI-DAQ 7.

x

 driver software relative to NI switch modules. For a more 

detailed explanation of NI-DAQ 7.

x

, refer to the 

DAQ Quick Start Guide

 

available on the NI-DAQ 7.

x

 Device Documentation CD.

For more information about a specific switch module, such as features 
and programming with NI-SWITCH, refer to the 

NI Switches Help

 

at

Start»Programs»National Instruments»NI-SWITCH»

Documentation

. Refer to the specifications

 

document that ships 

with your device for detailed specifications.

Contents

Conventions ............................................................................................ 1
Safety and Compliance ........................................................................... 2
Related Documentation........................................................................... 2
1. Verifying the System Requirements ................................................... 3
2. Unpacking ........................................................................................... 4
3. Verifying the Kit Contents .................................................................. 5
4. Installing the Software ........................................................................ 5
5. Installing the PXI Hardware ............................................................... 7
6. Installing the SCXI Hardware............................................................. 9

Procedure 1: Installing the SCXI Switch in an Existing System ..... 12
Procedure 2: Cable the Controller to the SCXI Switch ................... 13
Procedure 3: Controller in the Rightmost PXI Slot ......................... 17
Procedure 4: Controller Not in Rightmost PXI Slot of PXI-1011 ... 18

7. Configuring the PXI Hardware in MAX............................................. 19
8. Configuring the SCXI Hardware in MAX .......................................... 20
9. Connecting Signals ............................................................................. 27
10. Programming the Switch Modules.................................................... 29
Technical Support Resources.................................................................. 30

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Страница 1: ...H Documentation Refer to the specifications document that ships with your device for detailed specifications Contents Conventions 1 Safety and Compliance 2 Related Documentation 2 1 Verifying the Syst...

Страница 2: ...ons Bold text also denotes parameter names and information on hardware labels italic Italic text denotes variables emphasis a cross reference or an introduction to a key concept This font also denotes...

Страница 3: ...io Frequency Interference includes safety and compliance information available in printed form DAQ Quick Start Guide contains additional information about NI DAQ 7 x and the relationship between Tradi...

Страница 4: ...creen resolution of 1024 768 Windows 2000 XP or later The minimum PXI switch module requirements The minimum SCXI switch module requirements One of the following application development environments A...

Страница 5: ...d Me First Safety and Radio Frequency Interference 4 Installing the Software National Instruments switch modules are packaged with NI DAQ 7 x driver software which contains three drivers each with a c...

Страница 6: ...Q 7 x installer should open automatically If not select Start Run Enter x setup exe where x is the letter of the CD drive For troubleshooting instructions refer to the Hardware Installation Configurat...

Страница 7: ...ge the chassis and modules 1 Power off and unplug the PXI chassis before installing a PXI device Follow proper ESD precautions to ensure you are grounded before installing the hardware 2 If the PXI ch...

Страница 8: ...ice cover all empty PXI slots using blank PXI filler panels 10 Plug in and power on the PXI chassis Figure 1 Installing a PXI Switch Module 1 PXI or PXI SCXI Combination Chassis 2 PXI Switch Module 3...

Страница 9: ...nnectors SCXI Controllers SCXI switch modules require a controller cabled to one of the SCXI modules in a system Before installing an SCXI switch module refer to Table 1 to ensure that your controller...

Страница 10: ...CXI 1358 kit or SCXI 1359 kit SCXI 1357 kit or SCXI 1358 kit or SCXI 1359 kit Can control but not directly cable to switch module2 SCXI 1128 SCXI 1129 SCXI 1130 Not supported1 SCXI 1166 SCXI 1167 SCXI...

Страница 11: ...u have a PXI 1010 1011 Refer to Procedure 2 No Yes Refer to Procedure 1 Yes Yes Yes Refer to Procedure 3 Start Are you installing the SCXI switch in an existing system Are you installing the SCXI swit...

Страница 12: ...1 Power off and unplug the SCXI chassis Follow proper ESD precautions to ensure you are grounded before installing the hardware 2 Remove the filler panel in an unused SCXI slot 3 Touch any metal part...

Страница 13: ...of chassis address switches Earlier chassis also differ in fuses and AC power selection Refer to the chassis documentation for more information 3 Confirm the correct power settings of the chassis 100...

Страница 14: ...hardware 2 Remove the filler panel in an unused SCXI slot 3 Touch any metal part of your chassis to discharge static electricity 4 Insert the switch module into the SCXI slot 5 Screw the switch front...

Страница 15: ...c electricity 4 Insert the switch module into the SCXI slot 5 Screw the switch front panel to the chassis front panel mounting rail 6 Attach the SCXI 1359 cable adapter included with SCXI 1357 1358 an...

Страница 16: ...module into the SCXI slot 5 Screw the switch front panel to the chassis front panel mounting rail 6 Attach the SCXI 1362 cable adapter to the rear of the SCXI switch module 7 Screw the cable adapter...

Страница 17: ...re 2 PXI 1010 only Set the chassis address switches to OFF All address switches shown in Figure 5 are in the OFF position 3 Confirm the correct power settings of the chassis 100 120 220 or 240 VAC sho...

Страница 18: ...ure you are grounded before installing the hardware 2 Confirm the correct power settings of the chassis 100 120 220 or 240 VAC shown in Figure 5 3 Remove the filler panel in an unused SCXI slot 4 Touc...

Страница 19: ...a remote system running LabVIEW Real Time expand Remote Systems find and expand your target and then expand Devices and Interfaces 4 Check that your PXI switch module appears under Devices and Interfa...

Страница 20: ...ick the switch you want to test and select Self Test When the self test finishes a message indicates if an error occurred If an error occurs refer to ni com support install for troubleshooting informa...

Страница 21: ...re using a remote system running LabVIEW Real Time browse for your module under Remote Systems Devices and Interfaces NI DAQmx Devices 2 Select NI DAQmx SCXI Chassis and choose the chassis The Create...

Страница 22: ...is Configuration window opens The Modules tab is selected by default If you did not auto detect modules select an SCXI module from the Modules list box Be sure to locate the module in the correct slot...

Страница 23: ...ect to the high voltage analog bus HVAB during scanning You can configure the switch to automatically connect to the HVAB during scanning by selecting an optional checkbox not shown in Figure 14 14 Cl...

Страница 24: ...l NI DAQ Devices If you are using Traditional NI DAQ complete the following steps as shown in Figures 15 through 19 to configure the SCXI chassis and switch module 1 Right click Traditional NI DAQ Dev...

Страница 25: ...chassis and the computer and click Next The SCXI Auto Detection Results window opens Figure 15 Select the Controller 8 Select the switch module that is cabled to the communication device and click Fi...

Страница 26: ...d select Properties Figure 17 Configuring Switch Modules under Traditional NI DAQ Devices in MAX 11 The General tab is selected by default Choose the controller connected to the module from the Connec...

Страница 27: ...inal block installation guide or the NI Switches Help Caution Always refer to the specifications document included with your switch before connecting signals Exceeding specified switch signal ratings...

Страница 28: ...backplane Refer to Figure 2 to determine if your switch has an HVAB connector The following examples demonstrate how to derate your modules Example 1 SCXI 1000 chassis SCXI 1359 2 slot backplane adapt...

Страница 29: ...gramming the Switch Modules You can operate the switch module in one of the following three ways Interactively using the NI SWITCH Soft Front Panel Programming using the NI SWITCH API Programming usin...

Страница 30: ...your switch module is available in the NI Switches Help For example locations refer to the DAQ Quick Start Guide Technical Support Resources NI Web Support National Instruments Web support is your fir...

Страница 31: ...tes contact your local branch office Australia 1800 300 800 Austria 43 0 662 45 79 90 0 Belgium 32 0 2 757 00 20 Brazil 55 11 3262 3599 Canada Calgary 403 274 9391 Canada Ottawa 613 233 5949 Canada Qu...

Страница 32: ...nd company names mentioned herein are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies For patents covering National Instruments products refer to the appropriate location Help Patents in your...

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