National Instruments SCXI Getting Started Manual

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GETTING STARTED GUIDENI SwitchesSCXI™ Switch ModulesThis document explains how to install, configure, and set up a National Instruments SCXIswitch module. Your NI SCXI switch module ships with the NI-SWITCH instrument driver,which you can use to program the device.This document contains information about the NI-DAQmx driver software, which you canalso use to program NI switch modules. Launch NI-DAQmx from the Start menu, or forWindows 8, from NI Launcher.Note The protection provided by your NI switch product can be impaired if usedin a manner not described in this document.Related InformationRefer to the NI Switches Help for detailed information about features and programmingoptions for your NI switch product.ContentsElectromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines...............................................................................2Verifying the System Requirements.........................................................................................2Verifying the Kit Contents........................................................................................................2NI SCXI Required Items...................................................................................................2Unpacking.................................................................................................................................3Installing the Software..............................................................................................................3Installing the Hardware.............................................................................................................4Installation Procedure 1....................................................................................................6Installation Procedure 2....................................................................................................7Installation Procedure 3..................................................................................................12Installation Procedure 4..................................................................................................13Installation Procedure 5..................................................................................................14Configuring the Hardware in MAX........................................................................................15Connecting Signals to Switch Terminal Blocks.....................................................................16Programming the NI Switch Product......................................................................................17NI-SWITCH Examples...........................................................................................................17Where to Go Next...................................................................................................................19Appendix A: PXI Express Compatibility................................................................................19Worldwide Support and Services............................................................................................20