About This Manual
PC-DIO-24/PnP User Manual xii
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National Instruments Corporation
National Instruments Documentation
The PC-DIO-24/PnP User Manual is one piece of the documentation
set for your data acquisition (DAQ) system. You could have any of
several types of manuals, depending on the hardware and software in
your system. Use the different types of 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 manual sets
and the NI-DAQ documentation. After you set up your hardware
system, use either the application software documentation 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 or accessory board user manuals. They explain
how to physically connect the relevant pieces of the system.
Consult these guides when you are making your connections.
•SCXI Chassis Manual—Read this manual for maintenance
information on the chassis and for installation instructions.