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SCXI Quick Start Guide
Signal Conditioning eXtensions for Instrumentation
This document contains English, French, and German language instructions. For Japanese,
Korean, and Simplified Chinese language instructions, refer to the other document in your kit.
Ce document contient des instructions en anglais, français et allemand. Pour les consulter en
japonais, coréen et chinois simplifié, reportez-vous à l'autre document dans votre kit.
Dieses Dokument enthält Anleitungen auf Englisch, Französisch und Deutsch. Anleitungen auf
Japanisch, Koreanisch und in vereinfachtem Chinesisch finden Sie in dem anderen Dokument in
diesem Kit.
This document explains how to install and configure SCXI signal conditioning modules in
SCXI-1000, SCXI-1001, SCXI-1000DC, or PXI/SCXI combination chassis, confirm the
module and chassis are operating properly, and set up multichassis systems. It also describes the
NI-DAQmx software relative to SCXI and integrated signal conditioning products. This
document assumes you have already installed, configured, and tested your NI application and
driver software, and the data acquisition (DAQ) device to which you will connect the SCXI
module. If you have not, refer to the DAQ Getting Started guides included with the DAQ device
and available on the NI-DAQ software media and from
, before continuing.
ni.com/manuals
For instructions on configuring Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy), refer to the Traditional NI-DAQ
(Legacy) Readme after you have installed the software. Refer to the NI Switches Getting Started
Guide, available at
, for switch information.
ni.com/manuals
Step 1. Unpack the Chassis, Module, and
Accessories
Remove the chassis, module, and accessory from the packaging and inspect the products for
loose components or any sign of damage. Notify NI if the products appear damaged in any way.
Do not install a damaged device.
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- Page 1 ™ SCXI Quick Start Guide Signal Conditioning eXtensions for Instrumentation This document contains English, French, and German language instructions. For Japanese, Korean, and Simplified Chinese language instructions, refer to the other document in your kit. Ce document contient des instructions en anglais, français et allemand. Pour les consulter en japonais, coréen et chinois simplifié, reportez-vous à...
- Page 2 For safety and compliance information, refer to the device documentation packaged with your device, at , or the NI-DAQmx media that contains device documentation. ni.com/manuals The following symbols may be on your device. This icon denotes a caution, which advises you of precautions to take to avoid injury, data loss, or a system crash.
- Page 3 Older chassis also differ in fuses and AC power selection. Refer to the chassis documentation for more information. Confirm the correct power settings (100, 120, 220, or 240 VAC). Connect the power cord. © National Instruments Corporation SCXI Quick Start Guide...
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Page 4: Pxi/Scxi Combination Chassis
® 1 2 0 Front Chassis Power Switch Voltage Selection Tumbler Back Chassis Address Switch Power Cord Connector Figure 3. SCXI Chassis Setup PXI/SCXI Combination Chassis You must have a system controller installed in the PXI side of the chassis. Refer to ni.com/ and type to order a configured PXI/SCXI combination chassis. -
Page 5: Step 4. Install The Modules
Secure the module to the chassis front panel mounting rail using the two screws. PXI DAQ Module Injector/Ejector Handle Injector/Ejector Rail Figure 5. Installing the PXI Module in a New Chassis © National Instruments Corporation SCXI Quick Start Guide... - Page 6 SCXI Chassis Touch any metal part of the chassis to discharge static electricity. Insert the module into the SCXI slot. Secure the module to the chassis front panel mounting rail using the two thumbscrews. ® Thumbscrews Module Figure 6. Installing the SCXI Module in a New Chassis SCXI USB Modules SCXI USB modules are plug-and-play, integrated signal conditioning modules that communicate between an SCXI system and a USB-compatible computer or USB hub, so no...
- Page 7 DAQ Assistant Select the task or virtual channel, and click the Connection Diagram tab. Select each virtual channel in the task. NI-DAQmx Help Select Start»All Programs»National Instruments»NI-DAQ»NI-DAQmx Help. Refer to the device documentation. ni.com/ manuals For information about sensors, refer to .
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Page 8: Single-Chassis System
Step 6. Attach the Terminal Blocks SCXI Chassis or PXI/SCXI Combination Chassis If you installed direct-connect modules, skip to Step 7. Install the Cable Adapter. Attach the terminal blocks to the front of the modules. Refer to ni.com/products determine valid terminal block and module combinations. If you are using a TBX terminal block, refer to its guide. -
Page 9: Multichassis System
Slot 0 for chassis addressing. SCXI-1001 chassis through revision D use jumpers on Slot 0 for chassis addressing. Revision E and later chassis use a DIP switch for chassis addressing. © National Instruments Corporation SCXI Quick Start Guide... - Page 10 To connect the multichassis system, you must use one SCXI-1346 multichassis adapter for every chassis in the chain except the chassis furthest from the DAQ communicating device. The last chassis uses the SCXI-1349 cable adapter. Identify the appropriate SCXI module to connect to the cable adapter. Refer to step 1 of the previous Single-Chassis System section to determine the appropriate module.
- Page 11 Windows versions earlier than Windows Vista recognize any newly installed device when the computer restarts. Vista installs device software automatically. If the Found New Hardware wizard opens, Install the software automatically as recommended for each device. © National Instruments Corporation SCXI Quick Start Guide...
- Page 12 Make sure the NI Device Monitor icon, shown at left, is visible in the taskbar notification area. Otherwise, the NI Device Monitor does not open. To turn the NI Device Monitor on, unplug your device, restart NI Device Monitor by selecting Start»All Programs»National Instruments» NI-DAQ»NI Device Monitor, and plug in your device.
- Page 13 Right-click Devices and Interfaces and select Create New. If you are using a remote RT target, expand Remote Systems, find and expand your target, right-click Devices and Interfaces, and select Create New. The Create New window opens. Select the SCXI chassis. Click Finish. © National Instruments Corporation SCXI Quick Start Guide...
- Page 14 Alternatively, you can right-click Devices and Interfaces and select your chassis from New» NI-DAQmx SCXI Chassis. Step 12. Configure the Chassis and Modules If you are configuring a chassis with an SCXI-1600, right-click the chassis, select Properties, and skip to step 6 of this section. The SCXI-1600 auto-detects all other modules. Complete the following steps as shown in the figures.
- Page 15 Index drop-down listbox. • For Parallel mode, select a range of channels from the Digitizer Channel drop-down listbox. If the cabled device only has one connector, the range of channels is selected automatically. © National Instruments Corporation SCXI Quick Start Guide...
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Page 16: Add Modules To An Existing System
Note Some M Series devices have two connectors. You must select the range of channels that corresponds to the connector cabled to the module. Channels 0–7 correspond to connector 0. Channels 16–23 correspond to connector 1. Caution If you remove a chassis from a daisy chain, reassign the index values for modules in other chassis. - Page 17 Verify that the SCXI-1600 Ready LED is bright green. If the LED is not bright green, power off the chassis, wait five seconds, and power on the chassis. If these steps do not successfully configure the SCXI system, contact NI Technical Support at for assistance. ni.com/support © National Instruments Corporation SCXI Quick Start Guide...
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Page 18: Use Your Task In An Application
NI-DAQmx documents ni.com/info rddq8x and their locations. • If you need to return your National Instruments hardware for repair or device calibration, refer to and enter the info code to start the Return Merchandise ni.com/info rdsenn Authorization (RMA) process. -
Page 19: Frequently Asked Questions
PC, verify the device selected for Chassis Communicator is actually connected to the chassis. • Check backplane pins to determine if any were bent during installation of the modules. © National Instruments Corporation SCXI Quick Start Guide... -
Page 20: Worldwide Technical Support
Technical Support Information document packaged with your device. National Instruments corporate headquarters is located at 11500 North Mopac Expressway, Austin, Texas, 78759-3504. National Instruments also has offices located around the world to help address your support needs. SCXI Quick Start Guide... -
Page 21: Specifications
To obtain product certifications and the DoC for this product, visit , search by model number or product ni.com/certification line, and click the appropriate link in the Certification column. © National Instruments Corporation SCXI Quick Start Guide... -
Page 22: Environmental Management
Environmental Management National Instruments is committed to designing and manufacturing products in an environmentally responsible manner. NI recognizes that eliminating certain hazardous substances from our products is beneficial not only to the environment but also to NI customers. For additional environmental information, refer to the NI and the Environment Web page at . - Page 23 CVI, LabVIEW, National Instruments, NI, ni.com, the National Instruments corporate logo, and the Eagle logo are trademarks of National Instruments Corporation. Refer to the Trademark Information at ni.com/trademarks for other National Instruments trademarks. The mark LabWindows is used under a license from Microsoft Corporation. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
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