
Appendix C
Common Questions
SCXI-1581 User Manual
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Does short-circuiting a current-output channel do any damage to the
SCXI-1581?
No. The SCXI-1581 delivers 100
µ
A into any load from 0
Ω
to 100 k
Ω
.
Does open-circuiting a current-output channel damage the
SCXI-1581? What is the open-circuit voltage level?
No. An SCXI-1581 current-output channel is not damaged if no load is
connected. The open-circuit voltage is 12.4 VDC.
How can I tell if the SCXI-1581 is working?
First, disconnect all loads from the channel you are testing. Second,
measure the current-output value using an ammeter. If the ammeter has a
fuse, ensure that the fuse is not blown before performing the measurement.
Alternatively, place a known resistance
R
(<100 k
Ω
) across the current
output and use a voltmeter to measure the voltage drop across it. If the
current output is working, you should measure
V
= (100
× 10
–6
A)
×
R
,
where
R
is given in
Ω
.
How does the screw-terminal labeling on the SCXI-1300 relate to the
front signal connector on the SCXI-1581? In other words, if I want to
use current-output channel
x
, where do I connect wires in the
SCXI-1300?
CH
x
+ corresponds to EX
x
+. Likewise, CH
x–
corresponds to EX
x–
. You
cannot use any screw terminals in the SCXI-1300 other than CH
x
+, CH
x–
,
and chassis ground.
Can I use the BNC-2095 as an accessory for the SCXI-1581?
Yes. However, you must set all the slide switches on the back of the
BNC-2095 for no bias-resistor connections to ground and no pull-up
resistor connections to +5 V. In other words, set all switches on the rear of
the BNC-2095 to the
OFF
(down) position.
When using an SCXI-1300 or BNC-2095 with the SCXI-1581, can I
read the CJC sensor on these accessories?
No.