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Common Questions
This appendix lists common questions related to the use of the
SCXI-1530/1531 modules.
What is the difference between the SCXI-1530 and SCXI-1531?
The SCXI-1530 has four input channels. The SCXI-1531 has eight input
channels.
Are there any cabling restrictions when using an SCXI-1530/1531
module with a plug-in E Series DAQ device?
Yes. If a chassis contains an SCXI-1140 or SCXI-1530/1531 module, then
at least one of these modules must be the cabled module, the module that
is connected directly to the DAQ device. This ensures that a timing signal
(from GPCTR0 on the DAQ device) is available for use by all
simultaneous-sampling SCXI modules in the chassis.
Can I use the SCXI-1530/1531 with any current-excited
accelerometers, not just ICP accelerometers?
Yes, subject to the specifications given in Appendix A,
Can I use the SCXI-1530/1531 with transducers other than
current-excited accelerometers?
Yes, you can use these modules for general-purpose analog-input
applications where simultaneous sampling, programmable gain, and
programmable cutoff frequency are needed. However, remember that these
modules are AC coupled, therefore you cannot perform DC measurements.
National Instruments marketing literature and technical documents
use the terms track-and-hold (T/H) and sample-and-hold (S/H) to refer
to simultaneous sampling. What is the difference between these terms?
There is no difference. These terms are synonymous.