SCXI Quick Start Guide
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Signal Conditioning eXtensions for Instrumentation
This document contains English, French, German, Japanese, and Korean language instructions.
Ce document contient des instructions en anglais, français, allemand, japonais et coréen.
Dieses Dokument ist mehrsprachig und enthält einen englischen, französischen, deutschen, japanischen
und koreanischen Teil.
This document explains how to install and configure SCXI signal conditioning modules in SCXI-1000,
SCXI-1001, SCXI-1000DC, or PXI/SCXI combination chassis, confirm the module and chassis are
operating properly, and set up multichassis systems. It also describes the NI-DAQmx software relative
to SCXI and integrated signal conditioning products. This document assumes you have already installed,
configured, and tested the data acquisition (DAQ) device to which you will connect the SCXI module.
If you have not, refer to the DAQ Getting Started Guide included with the DAQ device and available on
the NI-DAQ CD and from
For instructions on configuring Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy), refer to the Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy)
Readme, accessible from Start»All Programs»National Instruments»NI-DAQ after you have
installed the software. Refer to the NI Switches Getting Started Guide, available at
for switch information.
Step 1. Unpack the Chassis, Module, and Accessories
Remove the chassis, module, and accessory from the packaging and inspect the products for loose
components or any sign of damage. Notify NI if the products appear damaged in any way. Do not install
a damaged device.
For safety and compliance information, refer to the device documentation packaged with your device,
on the NI-DAQ CD, at
Instruments»NI-DAQ»Browse Device Documentation after you install it.
The following symbols may be on your device.
This icon denotes a caution, which advises you of precautions to take to avoid injury, data loss, or a
system crash. When this symbol is marked on a product, refer to the Read Me First: Safety and
Radio-Frequency Interference document, shipped with the device, for precautions to take.
When this symbol is marked on a product, it denotes a warning advising you to take precautions to avoid
electrical shock.
When this symbol is marked on a product, it denotes a component that may be hot. Touching this
component may result in bodily injury.
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