About This Manual
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National Instruments Corporation xiii DIO 6533 User Ma nual
•Getting Started with SCXI—If you are using 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.
• Your SCXI hardware user manuals—If you are using SCXI, read
these manuals next for detailed information about signal
connections and module configuration. They also explain in greater
detail how the module works and contain application hints.
• Your DAQ hardware documentation—This documentation has
detailed information about the DAQ hardware that plugs into or is
connected to your computer. Use this documentation for hardware
installation and configuration instructions, specification
information about your DAQ hardware, and application hints.
• Software documentation—You may have both application software
and NI-DAQ software documentation. National Instruments
application software includes LabVIEW, LabWindows®/CVI,
ComponentWorks, and VirtualBench. After you set up your
hardware system, use either your application software
documentation or the NI-DAQ documentation to help you write
your application. If you have a large, complicated system, it is
worthwhile to look through the software documentation before you
configure your hardware.
• Accessory installation guides or manuals—If you are using
accessory products, read the terminal block and cable assembly
installation guides. They explain how to physically connect the
relevant pieces of the system. Consult these guides when you are
making your connections.
•SCXI Chassis Manual—If you are using SCXI, read this manual for
maintenance information on the chassis and installation
instructions.
Related DocumentationThe following documents contain information that you may find helpful
as you read this manual:
• Your computer’s technical reference manual
• National Instruments PXI Specification, rev. 1.0
• PICMG CompactPCI 2.0 R2.1