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Introduction
This chapter describes the PXI-1011, lists what you need to get started,
describes the optional equipment, and explains how to unpack the
PXI-1011 chassis.
About the PXI-1011 Chassis
Thank you for purchasing the National Instruments PXI-1011 chassis. This
chassis integrates a high-performance 4-slot PXI subsystem with an 8-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 eight SCXI slots integrate
signal conditioning modules into your PXI system. These modules provide
analog and digital input conditioning, isolation, and other functions. The
PXI-1011 is ideal for applications where rack-mount space is limited
because it combines the computer, plug-in devices, and signal conditioning
modules in a single chassis. You can daisy-chain additional SCXI chassis
to the PXI-1011 to build very high channel-count systems.
What You Need to Get Started
To set up and use your PXI-1011 chassis, you will need the following
items:
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PXI-1011 chassis
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Power cable (see Table 1-1)
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PXI-1011 Chassis User Manual
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O n e of the following software packages and documentation:
- B r i d g e V l E W
- ComponentWorks
— L a b V I E W for Windows
— LabWindows/CVI for Windows
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