Chapter 1 About the SCXI-1141/1142/1143
© National Instruments Corporation 1-5 SCXI-1141/1142/1143 User Manual
Verifying the SCXI-1141/1142/1143 Installation in Software
Refer to the SCXI Quick Start Guide for information on verifying the SCXI
installation.

Installing SCXI Chassis and Modules in Software

Refer to the SCXI Quick Start Guide for information on installing chassis
and modules using NI-DAQmx in software.
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 1141/1142/1143, 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/MSeries DAQ device to verify it is working properly.
Refer to the E/M Series DAQ device help file for more
information.