
Chapter 1
About the SCXI-1521/B
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and inserted the SCXI-1521/B module and any other SCXI modules in the
chassis according to the instructions in the
SCXI Quick Start Guide
.
To use the SCXI-1521/B module in multiplexed mode with an E/M Series
DAQ device in a PXI/SCXI combination chassis, complete the following
steps:
Notes
No cables are required between the SCXI-1521/B and the E/M Series DAQ device
if the E/M Series DAQ device is installed in the right-most PXI slot. You can configure this
device to control the SCXI system using an internal bus that connects the PXI chassis to
the SCXI chassis.
When using the PXI-1011 combination chassis, you can only control the SCXI modules
through the backplane. Parallel mode operation is not available with the PXI-1011 chassis
and is not supported by the SCXI-1521/B.
1.
Make sure the appropriate software is already installed or install it.
2.
If the E/M Series DAQ device for controlling the SCXI system is not
installed in the right-most slot of the PXI-1010 combination chassis,
install it.
3.
Power on the SCXI portion of the PXI combination chassis.
Refer to Chapter 3,
, to configure the
SCXI-1521/B.
Verifying and Self-Testing the Installation
To test the installation of the SCXI chassis, complete the following steps:
1.
Verify that the chassis is powered on and correctly connected to an
E/M Series DAQ device.
2.
Launch MAX.
3.
Display the list of devices and interfaces by clicking the
+
next to the
Devices and Interfaces
icon.
4.
From the list that appears, locate the chassis you want to test.
Right-click the chassis and select
Test
.
5.
If the SCXI chassis is installed properly, a message indicating
successful verification appears. Click
OK
.
The SCXI system should now operate properly with your ADE software. If
the test did not complete successfully, refer to Chapter 3,
, for troubleshooting steps.