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SCXI-1163 User Manual
Chapter 1
Introduction
This chapter describes the SCXI-1163; lists the contents of your SCXI-1163 kit; describes the
optional software, optional equipment, and custom cables; and explains how to unpack the
SCXI-1163 kit.
Figure 1-1 shows the SCXI-1163 module.
Figure 1-1. SCXI-1163 Digital Output Module
The SCXI-1163 is an SCXI module consisting of 32 optically isolated digital outputs. The
SCXI-1163 module provides digital signals where common-mode voltages may be present.
The SCXI-1163 operates with full functionality with National Instruments MIO boards; Lab-NB,
Lab-PC, Lab-PC+, Lab-LC, and PC-LPM-16 boards; and with the DIO-24, DIO-32F, and
DIO-96 boards. You can also use the SCXI-1163 with other systems that comply with the
specifications given in Chapter 2,
Configuration and Installation
SCXI-1163s in a single chassis with one data acquisition board.
An additional shielded terminal block, the SCXI-1326, has screw terminals for easy signal
attachment to the SCXI-1163.