Chapter 1 About the SCXI-1125
© National Instruments Corporation 1-7 SCXI-1125 User Manual
Troubleshooting the Self-Test Verification
If the Self-Test Verification did not verify the chassis configuration,
complete the steps in this section to troubleshoot the SCXI configuration.

Troubleshooting in NI-DAQmx

• If you get a Verify SCXI Chassis message box showing the SCXI
chassis model number, Chassis ID: x, and one or more messages
stating Slot Number: x Configuration has module: SCXI-XXXX
or 1125, hardware in chassis is: Empty, take the following
troubleshooting actions:
– Make sure the SCXI chassis is powered on.
– Make sure all SCXI modules are properly installed in the chassis.
Refer to the SCXI Quick Start Guide for proper installation
instructions.
– Make sure the cable between the SCXI chassis and E/M Series
DAQ device is properly connected.
– Inspect the cable connectors for bent pins.
– Make sure you are using the correct NI cable assembly.
– Test the E/M Series DAQ device to verify it is working properly.
Refer to the E/M Series DAQ device help file for more
information.
• If you get a Verify SCXI Chassis message box showing the SCXI
chassis model number, Chassis ID: x, and the message Slot
Number: x Configuration has module: SCXI-XXXX or 1125,
hardware in chassis is: SCXI-YYYY, 1125, or Empty, complete the
following troubleshooting steps to correct the error.
1. Expand the list of NI-DAQmx devices by clicking the + next to
NI-DAQmx Devices.
2. Right-click the SCXI chassis and click Properties to load the
chassis configurator.
3. Under the Modules tab, ensure that the cabled module is listed in
the correct slot.
4. If the cabled module is not listed in the correct slot, complete the
following troubleshooting steps:
a. If the cabled module is not listed in the correct slot and the
slot is empty, click the drop-down listbox next to the correct
slot and select the cabled module. Configure the cabled