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SCXI-1141/1142/1143 User Manual
About This Manual
This manual describes the electrical and mechanical aspects of the
SCXI-1141/1142/1143 module and explains how to install and use it.
The SCXI-1141/1142/1143 module is an National Instruments (NI) Signal
Conditioning eXtensions for Instrumentation (SCXI) Series module. The
SCXI-1141/1142/1143 module has eight configurable channels of
differential amplification and filtering.
How to Use the Manual Set
The
SCXI-1141/1142/1143 User Manual
is one piece of the documentation
set for the SCXI system. You could have any of several types of manuals,
depending on the hardware and software in the system. Use the manuals
you have as follows:
•
Getting Started with SCXI
—This is the first manual you should read.
It gives an overview of the SCXI system and contains the most
commonly needed information for the modules, chassis, and software.
•
SCXI user manuals—Read these manuals next for detailed
information about signal connections and module configuration. SCXI
user manuals explain in greater detail how a particular module works
and contain application hints for the module.
•
DAQ hardware user manuals—These manuals have detailed
information about the DAQ hardware that plugs into or is connected to
the computer acquiring the data. Use these manuals for hardware
installation and configuration instructions, specification information
about the DAQ hardware, and application hints.
•
Software manuals—After you set up the hardware system, use either
the NI application development environment (ADE) software such as
as LabVIEW or Measurement Studio manuals or use the NI-DAQ
manuals to help you write your application. If you have a large and
complicated system, look through the software manuals before you
configure the hardware.
•
Accessory installation guides or manuals—Consult these guides when
you are installing terminal blocks, cable assemblies, or other SCXI
accessories.
