National Instruments SCXI-1317 Installation Manual

INSTALLATION GUIDE
SCXI -1317 Terminal Block
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Conventions
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This guide describes how to install and use the SCXI-1317 terminal block
with the SCXI-1521/B quarter-bridge strain-gauge module.
Using the SCXI-1317 terminal block with the SCXI-1521/B module
enables you to conveniently connect quarter-bridge strain gauges. For a
complete description of the use and operation of the SCXI-1521/B module,
refer to the SCXI-1521/B User Manual.
The following conventions are used in this manual:
The » symbol leads you through nested menu items and dialog box options
to a final action. The sequence File»Page Setup»Options directs you to
pull down the File menu, select the Page Setup item, and select Options
from the last dialog box.
This icon denotes a note, which alerts you to important information.
This icon denotes a caution, which advises you of precautions to take
to avoid injury, data loss, or a system crash. When this icon is marked
on the product, refer to the Read Me First: Safety and Radio-Frequency
Interference document, shipped with the product, for precautions to take.
When symbol is marked on a product it denotes a warning advising you to
take precautions to avoid electrical shock.
When symbol is marked on a product it denotes a component that may be
hot. Touching this component may result in bodily injury.
Bold text denotes items that you must select or click in the software, such
as menu items and dialog box options. Bold text also denotes parameter
names.