© National Instruments Corporation ix SC-2043-SG User Manual
About This Manual

This manual describes the electrical and mechanical aspects of the SC-2043-SG and contains
information concerning its configuration and operation. The SC-2043-SG is an eight-channel
strain gauge signal conditioning accessory for National Instruments DAQ boards. The
conditioned strain gauge signals are routed directly to the analog input channels of the DAQ
board via a 50-pin connector. The SC-2043-SG also has breakout screw terminals for additional
analog inputs (MIO and MIO E Series boards only), analog outputs, and digital and timing I/O
pins on the DAQ board I/O connector.

Organization of This Manual

The SC-2043-SG User Manual is organized as follows:
• Chapter 1, Introduction, describes the SC-2043-SG, lists what you need to get started with
your SC-2043-SG, describes the optional software and optional equipment, and explains how
to unpack your SC-2043-SG.
• Chapter 2, Installation and Configuration, describes the installation and configuration of
your SC-2043-SG. The topics discussed are connection of the SC-2043-SG to the DAQ
board and switch and jumper configuration for your SC-2043-SG.
• Chapter 3, Signal Connections, describes the signal connections to the SC-2043-SG board.
• Chapter 4, Theory of Operation, contains a functional overview of the SC-2043-SG board
and explains the operation of each functional unit making up the SC-2043-SG.
• Chapter 5, Calibration Procedures, discusses the calibration procedures for the SC-2043-SG.
• Appendix A, Specifications, lists the specifications for the SC-2043-SG.
• 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.