About This Manual
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VXIpc 800/700 Series User Manual
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VXIpc 700 Series
The terms VXIpc 700 Series and VXIpc-700 refer to a series of C-size,
single-slot VXI controllers. Currently, this series consists of the
VXIpc-740 and VXIpc-745.
VXIpc 800 Series
The terms VXIpc 800 Series and VXIpc-800 refer to a series of C-size,
dual-slot VXI controllers. Currently, this series consists of the
VXIpc-850 and VXIpc-860, with various processors and in different
speeds.
VXIpc 800/700 Series
The term VXIpc 800/700 Series refers to all models of the VXIpc 800
and VXIpc 700 Series.
Abbreviations, acronyms, metric prefixes, mnemonics, symbols, and
terms are listed in the Glossary.
How to Use This Documentation Set
Begin by reading the Getting Started with Your VXIpc 800/700 Series
manual for basic instructions on setting up the hardware and software.
This is a brief quick start manual that describes how to get started with
your kit using the default hardware and software settings. Refer to the
following manuals for more information about the hardware or
software.
This manual, the VXIpc 800/700 Series User Manual, contains more
details about changing the installation or configuration from the
defaults, and using the hardware.
The NI-VXI Software Manual for the VXIpc 800/700 Series contains
more details about changing the NI-VXI software installation or
configuration from the defaults, and using the NI-VXI software on the
VXIpc 800/700. This manual is installed on your hard drive in the
c:\images\manuals
directory. Use the Acrobat Reader program to
open the file called
NIVXISM.pdf
.
When you are familiar with the material in these manuals, you can begin
to use the NI-VXI User Manual. This manual presents the concepts of
VXI and prepares you for detailed explanations of the NI-VXI
functions. Study the descriptions of each function given in the NI-VXI