About this Manual
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National Instruments Documentation
The Lab-PC+ User Manual is one piece of the documentation set for your DAQ system. You
could have any of several types of manuals depending on the hardware and software in your
system. Use the manuals you have as follows:
•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 user manuals—These manuals have detailed information about the
DAQ hardware that plugs into or is connected to your computer. Use these manuals for
hardware installation and configuration instructions, specification information about your
DAQ hardware, and application hints.
• Software documentation—Examples of software documentation you may have are the
LabVIEW and LabWindows®/CVI documentation sets and the NI-DAQ documentation.
After you set up your hardware system, use either the application software (LabVIEW or
LabWindows/CVI) or the NI-DAQ documentation to help you write your application. If you
have a large and 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 manuals—If you are using SCXI, read these manuals for maintenance
information on the chassis and installation instructions.
Customer Communication
National Instruments wants to receive your comments on our products and manuals. We are
interested in the applications you develop with our products, and we want to help if you have
problems with them. To make it easy for you to contact us, this manual contains comment and
configuration forms for you to complete. These forms are in Appendix F, Customer
Communication, at the end of this manual.