© National Instruments Corporation ix SC-2040 User Manual

About This Manual

This manual describes the electrical and mechanical aspects of the SC-2040 and contains
information concerning its configuration and operation. The SC-2040 is an eight-channel
simultaneously sampling differential amplifier for the National Instruments MIO-16E Series
DAQ boards. The SC-2040 samples all eight channels at the same time, preserving interchannel
phase relationships for the MIO-16E.

Organization of This Manual

The SC-2040 User Manual is organized as follows:
Chapter 1, Introduction, describes the SC-2040, lists what you need to get started with your
SC-2040, describes the optional software and optional equipment, and explains how to
unpack your SC-2040.
Chapter 2, Configuration and Installation, describes the configuration and installation of
your SC-2040. The topics discussed are switch and jumper configuration, connection of the
SC-2040 to the MIO-16E, and the power-on sequence for your SC-2040 configuration.
Chapter 3, Signal Connections, describes the signal connections to the SC-2040 board, and
cable wiring.
Chapter 4, Theory of Operation, contains a functional overview of the SC-2040 board and
explains the operation of each functional unit making up the SC-2040.
Chapter 5, Calibration Procedures, discusses the calibration procedures for the SC-2040
board.
Appendix A, Specifications, lists the specifications for the SC-2040.
Appendix B, Customer Communication, contains forms you can use to request help from
National Instruments or to comment on our products.
The Glossary contains an alphabetical list and description of terms used in this manual,
including abbreviations, acronyms, metric prefixes, mnemonics, and symbols.
The Index contains an alphabetical list of key terms and topics used in this manual, including
the page where you can find each one.