Chapter 1 Introduction
VXI-SC-1102/B/C User Manual 1-6
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VXI

plug&play

Instrument Driver

National Instruments distributes VXIplug&play instrument drivers free
of charge. VXIplug&play instrument drivers are one level above the
NI-DAQ device driver and contai n high-level software functions whose
architecture is specified by the VXIplug&play Systems Alliance. The
VXIplug&play standards increase interoperability with other vendors,
and ensure that drivers are designed and presented in a consistent
fashion that facilitates ease of use. R efer to Figure 1-2 to see the
relationship between your VXI-DAQ hardware and your software.
Figure 1-2. The Relationship between the Programming Environment,
Your Instrument Driver, and Your VXI-DAQ Hardware

Optional Equipment

National Instruments offers a variety of products to use with your
VXI-SC-1102/B/C submodule, as follows:
Terminal blocks and 96-pin cables that allow you to attach input
signals to your submodule
SCXI Process Current Resistor Kit
For more specific information about these products, refer to your
National Instruments catalogue or ca ll the office nearest you.
ComponentWorks,
LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI,
or VirtualBench
VXI
plug&play
Instrument Driver
NI-DAQ Driver Software
VISA
VXI-DAQ Hardware
Other Application
Development Environments