National Instruments SCXI-1127, Getting Started Manual

Page 1: ...H Documentation Refer to the specifications document that ships with your device for detailed specifications Contents Conventions 1 Safety and Compliance 2 Related Documentation 2 1 Verifying the Syst...

Page 2: ...ons Bold text also denotes parameter names and information on hardware labels italic Italic text denotes variables emphasis a cross reference or an introduction to a key concept This font also denotes...

Page 3: ...io Frequency Interference includes safety and compliance information available in printed form DAQ Quick Start Guide contains additional information about NI DAQ 7 x and the relationship between Tradi...

Page 4: ...creen resolution of 1024 768 Windows 2000 XP or later The minimum PXI switch module requirements The minimum SCXI switch module requirements One of the following application development environments A...

Page 5: ...d Me First Safety and Radio Frequency Interference 4 Installing the Software National Instruments switch modules are packaged with NI DAQ 7 x driver software which contains three drivers each with a c...

Page 6: ...Q 7 x installer should open automatically If not select Start Run Enter x setup exe where x is the letter of the CD drive For troubleshooting instructions refer to the Hardware Installation Configurat...

Page 7: ...ge the chassis and modules 1 Power off and unplug the PXI chassis before installing a PXI device Follow proper ESD precautions to ensure you are grounded before installing the hardware 2 If the PXI ch...

Page 8: ...ice cover all empty PXI slots using blank PXI filler panels 10 Plug in and power on the PXI chassis Figure 1 Installing a PXI Switch Module 1 PXI or PXI SCXI Combination Chassis 2 PXI Switch Module 3...

Page 9: ...nnectors SCXI Controllers SCXI switch modules require a controller cabled to one of the SCXI modules in a system Before installing an SCXI switch module refer to Table 1 to ensure that your controller...

Page 10: ...CXI 1358 kit or SCXI 1359 kit SCXI 1357 kit or SCXI 1358 kit or SCXI 1359 kit Can control but not directly cable to switch module2 SCXI 1128 SCXI 1129 SCXI 1130 Not supported1 SCXI 1166 SCXI 1167 SCXI...

Page 11: ...u have a PXI 1010 1011 Refer to Procedure 2 No Yes Refer to Procedure 1 Yes Yes Yes Refer to Procedure 3 Start Are you installing the SCXI switch in an existing system Are you installing the SCXI swit...

Page 12: ...1 Power off and unplug the SCXI chassis Follow proper ESD precautions to ensure you are grounded before installing the hardware 2 Remove the filler panel in an unused SCXI slot 3 Touch any metal part...

Page 13: ...of chassis address switches Earlier chassis also differ in fuses and AC power selection Refer to the chassis documentation for more information 3 Confirm the correct power settings of the chassis 100...

Page 14: ...hardware 2 Remove the filler panel in an unused SCXI slot 3 Touch any metal part of your chassis to discharge static electricity 4 Insert the switch module into the SCXI slot 5 Screw the switch front...

Page 15: ...c electricity 4 Insert the switch module into the SCXI slot 5 Screw the switch front panel to the chassis front panel mounting rail 6 Attach the SCXI 1359 cable adapter included with SCXI 1357 1358 an...

Page 16: ...module into the SCXI slot 5 Screw the switch front panel to the chassis front panel mounting rail 6 Attach the SCXI 1362 cable adapter to the rear of the SCXI switch module 7 Screw the cable adapter...

Page 17: ...re 2 PXI 1010 only Set the chassis address switches to OFF All address switches shown in Figure 5 are in the OFF position 3 Confirm the correct power settings of the chassis 100 120 220 or 240 VAC sho...

Page 18: ...ure you are grounded before installing the hardware 2 Confirm the correct power settings of the chassis 100 120 220 or 240 VAC shown in Figure 5 3 Remove the filler panel in an unused SCXI slot 4 Touc...

Page 19: ...a remote system running LabVIEW Real Time expand Remote Systems find and expand your target and then expand Devices and Interfaces 4 Check that your PXI switch module appears under Devices and Interfa...

Page 20: ...ick the switch you want to test and select Self Test When the self test finishes a message indicates if an error occurred If an error occurs refer to ni com support install for troubleshooting informa...

Page 21: ...re using a remote system running LabVIEW Real Time browse for your module under Remote Systems Devices and Interfaces NI DAQmx Devices 2 Select NI DAQmx SCXI Chassis and choose the chassis The Create...

Page 22: ...is Configuration window opens The Modules tab is selected by default If you did not auto detect modules select an SCXI module from the Modules list box Be sure to locate the module in the correct slot...

Page 23: ...ect to the high voltage analog bus HVAB during scanning You can configure the switch to automatically connect to the HVAB during scanning by selecting an optional checkbox not shown in Figure 14 14 Cl...

Page 24: ...l NI DAQ Devices If you are using Traditional NI DAQ complete the following steps as shown in Figures 15 through 19 to configure the SCXI chassis and switch module 1 Right click Traditional NI DAQ Dev...

Page 25: ...chassis and the computer and click Next The SCXI Auto Detection Results window opens Figure 15 Select the Controller 8 Select the switch module that is cabled to the communication device and click Fi...

Page 26: ...d select Properties Figure 17 Configuring Switch Modules under Traditional NI DAQ Devices in MAX 11 The General tab is selected by default Choose the controller connected to the module from the Connec...

Page 27: ...inal block installation guide or the NI Switches Help Caution Always refer to the specifications document included with your switch before connecting signals Exceeding specified switch signal ratings...

Page 28: ...backplane Refer to Figure 2 to determine if your switch has an HVAB connector The following examples demonstrate how to derate your modules Example 1 SCXI 1000 chassis SCXI 1359 2 slot backplane adapt...

Page 29: ...gramming the Switch Modules You can operate the switch module in one of the following three ways Interactively using the NI SWITCH Soft Front Panel Programming using the NI SWITCH API Programming usin...

Page 30: ...your switch module is available in the NI Switches Help For example locations refer to the DAQ Quick Start Guide Technical Support Resources NI Web Support National Instruments Web support is your fir...

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