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National Instruments Corporation ix SCXI-1161 User Manual

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This manual describes the electrical and mechanical aspects of the
SCXI-1161 and contains information concerning its operation and
programming. The SCXI-1161 is a member of the National Instruments
Signal Conditioning eXtensions for Instrumentation (SCXI) Series
modules for the National Instruments data acquisition plug-in boards.
This module switches and controls power signals. The SCXI-1161
operates as eight relay channels. Each channel is isolated and
independently configurable.
This manual describes the installation, basic programming
considerations, and theory of operation for the SCXI-1161.
Organization of This Manual
The SCXI-1161 User Manual is organized as follows:
• Chapter 1, Introduction, describes the SCXI-1161; lists the
contents of your SCXI-1161 kit; describes the optional software,
optional equipment, and custom cables; and explains how to
unpack the SCXI-1161 kit.
• Chapter 2, Configuration and Installation, describes the
SCXI-1161 jumper configurations, installation of the SCXI-1161
into the SCXI chassis, signal connections to the SCXI-1161, and
cable wiring.
• Chapter 3, Signal Connections, describes the signal connections to
the SCXI-1161 board via the SCXI-1161 screw terminals and rear
signal connector, and includes specifications and connection
instructions for the SCXI-1161 connector signals.
• Chapter 4, Theory of Operation, contains a functional overview
of the SCXI-1161 module and explains the operation of each
functional unit making up the SCXI-1161.
• Appendix A, Specifications, lists the specifications for the
SCXI-1161.
• Appendix B, Contact Protection, contains technical data on contact
protection when you are switching inductive loads.