Chapter 1 About the SCXI-1125
© National Instruments Corporation 1-3 SCXI-1125 User Manual
• The SCXI Quick Start Guide—This document contains a quick
overview for setting up an SCXI chassis, installing SCXI modules and
terminal blocks, and attaching sensors. It also describes setting up the
SCXI system in MAX.
• The SCXI hardware user manuals—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.
• 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 the
connections.
• The E/M Series DAQ device documentation—This documentation has
detailed information about the E/M Series DAQ device that plugs into
or is connected to the computer. Use this documentation for hardware
installation and configuration instructions, specification information
about the E/M Series DAQ device, and application hints.
• Software documentation—You may have both application software
and NI-DAQ software documentation. National Instruments (NI)
application software includes LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, and
Measurement Studio. After you set up the hardware system, use either
your application software documentation or the NI-DAQ
documentation to help you write your application. If you have a large,
complex system, it is worthwhile to look through the software
documentation before you configure the hardware.
• One or more of the following help files for software information:
–Start»Programs»National Instruments»NI-DAQ»
NI-DAQmx Help
–Start»Programs»National Instruments»NI-DAQ»
Traditional NI-DAQ User Manual
–Start»Programs»National Instruments»NI-DAQ»
Traditional NI-DAQ Function Reference Help
• NI application notes or tutorials—NI has additional material on
measurements available at ni.com/support.
You can download NI documents from ni.com/manuals. To download
the latest version of NI-DAQ, click Drivers and Updates at ni.com.