Chapter 1
About the SCXI-1521/B
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National Instruments Corporation
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National Instruments Documentation
The
SCXI-1521/B User Manual
is one piece of the documentation set for
data acquisition (DAQ) systems. You could have any of several types of
manuals depending on the hardware and software in the system. Use the
manuals you have as follows:
•
SCXI or PXI/SCXI chassis manual—Read this manual for
maintenance information about the chassis and for installation
instructions.
•
The
DAQ Getting Started Guide
—This document has information
about installing NI-DAQ and the E/M Series DAQ device. Install these
before you install the SCXI module.
•
The
SCXI Quick Start Guide
—This document contains a quick
overview for setting up an SCXI chassis, installing SCXI modules and
terminal blocks, and attaching sensors. It also describes setting up the
SCXI system in MAX.
•
The 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.
•
Accessory installation guides or manuals—If you are using accessory
products, read the terminal block and cable assembly installation
guides. They explain how to physically connect the relevant pieces of
the system. Consult these guides when you are making the
connections.
•
The E/M Series DAQ device documentation—This documentation has
detailed information about the E/M Series DAQ device that plugs into
or is connected to the computer. Use this documentation for hardware
installation and configuration instructions, specification information
about the E/M Series DAQ device, and application hints.
•
Software documentation—You may have both application software
and NI-DAQ software documentation. National Instruments (NI)
application software includes LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, and
Measurement Studio. After you set up the hardware system, use
either your application software documentation or the NI-DAQ
documentation to help you write your application. If you have a large,
complex system, it is worthwhile to look through the software
documentation before you configure the hardware.