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Introduction
This chapter describes the PXI-1050, lists what you need to get started,
describes the optional equipment, and explains how to unpack the
PXI-1050 chassis.
About the PXI-1050 Chassis
Thank you for purchasing the National Instruments PXI-1050 chassis. This
chassis integrates a high-performance 8-slot PXI subsystem with a 4-slot
SCXI subsystem to offer a complete solution for signal conditioning
applications. The PXI section of the chassis accepts an embedded
controller and a wide variety of peripheral modules (such as multifunction
I/O, digital I/O, and instrument modules). The four SCXI slots integrate
signal conditioning modules into your PXI system. These modules provide
analog and digital input conditioning, isolation, and other functions. The
PXI-1050 is ideal for applications where rack-mount space is limited
because it combines the computer, plug-in devices, and signal conditioning
in a single chassis. You can daisy-chain additional SCXI chassis to the
PXI-1050 to build very high channel-count systems.
What You Need to Get Started
To set up and use your PXI-1050 chassis, you will need the following
items:
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PXI-1050 chassis
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Power cable (refer to Table 1-1)
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PXI-1050 Chassis User Manual
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One of the following software packages and documentation:
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BridgeVIEW
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ComponentWorks
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LabVIEW for Windows
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LabWindows/CVI for Windows
