National Instruments SCXI-1000 User manual

SCXI Quick Start Guide
Signal Conditioning eXtensions for Instrumentation
This document contains English, French, and German language instructions. For Japanese, Korean,
and Simplified Chinese language instructions, refer to the other document in your kit.
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coréen et chinois simplifié, reportez-vous à l’autre document dans votre kit.
Dieses Dokument enthält Anleitungen auf Englisch, Französisch und Deutsch. Anleitungen auf
Japanisch, Koreanisch und in vereinfachtem Chinesisch finden Sie in dem anderen Dokument in
diesem Kit.
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 your NI application and driver software, and 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 ni.com/manuals, before
continuing.
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 ni.com/manuals,
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,
at ni.com/manuals, or the NI-DAQmx CD that contains device documentation.
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.
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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.
Step 2. Verify the Components
Make sure you have the specific combination of the SCXI system components, shown in Figures 1
and 2, needed for your application along with the following the following items:
• NI-DAQ 7.xor later software and documentation
• At least one of the following software packages and documentation:
– NI LabVIEW
– NI LabWindows™/CVI™
– NI LabVIEW SignalExpress
– NI Measurement Studio
– Visual C++
– Visual Basic
• SCXI product manuals
• 1/8 in. flathead screwdriver
• Numbers 1 and 2 Phillips screwdrivers
• Wire insulation strippers
• Long nose pliers
Figure 1. SCXI System Components
Figure 2. For SCXI Chassis Only
1 Terminal Block or TBX Accessories (Optional)
2 PXI Module
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Step 3. Set Up the Chassis
Caution Refer to the Read Me First: Safety and Radio-Frequency Interference document packaged
with your chassis before removing equipment covers or connecting or disconnecting any signal
wires. Follow proper ESD precautions to ensure you are grounded before installing the hardware.
You can test NI-DAQmx applications without installing hardware by using an NI-DAQmx simulated
device. Refer to the Measurement & Automation Explorer Help for NI-DAQmx by selecting Help»Help
Topics»NI-DAQmx in Measurement & Automation Explorer for instructions on creating NI-DAQmx
simulated devices and importing NI-DAQmx simulated device configurations to physical devices.
Refer to the Windows Device Recognition section after installing a DAQ device or an SCXI
USB Device.
SCXI Chassis
1. Power off and unplug the chassis.
2. Set the chassis address if your chassis is addressable. Some older chassis are not addressable.
• If the chassis has address switches, you can set the chassis to a desired address. When
configuring the chassis in MAX in Step 12, make sure the software address settings match the
hardware address settings. All switches are shown in the off position, the default setting, in
Figure 3.
• Some older chassis use jumpers inside the front panel instead of chassis address switches.
Older chassis also differ in fuses and AC power selection. Refer to the chassis documentation
for more information.
3. Confirm the correct power settings (100, 120, 220, or 240 VAC).
4. Connect the power cord.
Figure 3. SCXI Chassis Setup
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PXI/SCXI Combination Chassis
You must have a system controller installed in the PXI side of the chassis. Refer to ni.com/info and
type rdfis5 for more information on ordering a configured PXI/SCXI combination chassis through
Factory Installation Services.
1. Power off both the PXI and SCXI power switches, and unplug the chassis.
2. Set the SCXI chassis address switch positions to the desired address. In Figure 4, all switches are
shown in the off position.
3. Set the voltage selection tumbler to the correct voltage for your application. Refer to the chassis
documentation for more information.
4. Connect the power cord.
Figure 4. PXI/SCXI Combination Chassis Setup
Step 4. Install the Modules
Caution Make sure the chassis is completely powered off. SCXI modules are not hot-swappable.
Adding or removing modules while the chassis is powered on can result in blown chassis fuses or
damage to the chassis and modules.
PXI/SCXI Combination Chassis
To install the PXI E Series or M Series DAQ communicating device in the right-most slot of the
PXI chassis, complete the following steps:
1. Touch any metal part of the chassis to discharge static electricity.
2. Place the module edges into the top and bottom PXI module guides, as shown in Figure 5.
3. Slide the module to the rear of the chassis. Make sure that the injector/ejector handle is pushed
down.
4. When you begin to feel resistance, pull up on the injector/ejector handle to inject the module into
the frame.
5. Secure the module to the chassis front panel mounting rail using the two screws.
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Figure 5. Installing the PXI Module in a New Chassis
SCXI Chassis
1. Touch any metal part of the chassis to discharge static electricity.
2. Insert the module into the SCXI slot.
3. Secure the module to the chassis front panel mounting rail using the two thumbscrews.
Figure 6. Installing the SCXI Module in a New Chassis
SCXI USB Modules
SCXI USB modules are plug-and-play, integrated signal conditioning modules that communicate
between an SCXI system and a USB-compatible computer or USB hub, so no intermediate DAQ device
is needed. SCXI USB modules, such as the SCXI-1600, cannot be used in a PXI/SCXI combination
chassis or in multichassis systems. After you install the module in the chassis, complete the following
steps:
1. Connect the USB cable from the computer port or from any other USB hub to the USB port on the
SCXI USB module.
2. Attach the cable to the strain relief using a cable tie.
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Figure 7. Installing an SCXI USB Module
Add a Module to an Existing SCXI System
You also can add a module to an existing SCXI system in multiplexed mode. If your system already has
a controller established, you can simply install additional SCXI modules in any available chassis slots
as previously described. Refer to the list of SCXI modules in Step 7. Install the Cable Adapter to
determine which module to connect to the cable adapter, if applicable.
Figure 8. Installing the SCXI Module in an Existing System
Step 5. Attach Sensors and Signal Lines
Attach sensors and signal lines to the terminal block, accessory, or module terminals for each installed
device.
Right-click the device name in MAX to see the device pin assignments (pinouts). Pinouts are also in the
Device Terminals in the Measurement & Automation Explorer Help for NI-DAQmx, accessible from
Help»HelpTopics»NI-DAQmx»MAX Help for NI-DAQmx.
You can view and print a connection diagram for NI-DAQmx tasks and virtual channels in your system
through the DAQ Assistant. Select the task or virtual channel and click the Connection Diagram tab.
Select each virtual channel in the task to view the terminal names and numbers for connections from
sensor to connector block.
For more specific descriptions of the pin assignments or for more information about configuring the
switch or jumper settings on the hardware, refer to the module user manual included in your kit,
at ni.com/manuals, or on the NI-DAQmx CD that contains the device documentation.
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For information about sensors, refer to ni.com/sensors or Sensors in the NI-DAQmx Help, which
you can access from Start»All Programs»National Instruments»NI-DAQ»NI-DAQmx Help.
For information about IEEE 1451.4 TEDS smart sensors, refer to ni.com/teds.
Step 6. Attach the Terminal Blocks
SCXI Chassis or PXI/SCXI Combination Chassis
If you installed direct-connect modules, skip to Step 7. Install the Cable Adapter.
Attach the terminal blocks to the front of the modules. Refer to ni.com/products to determine valid
terminal block and module combinations. Refer to the TBX installation guide if you are using a TBX
terminal block.
Figure 9. Attaching Terminal Blocks
Step 7. Install the Cable Adapter
Single-Chassis System
If you installed an SCXI USB module, such as the SCXI-1600, or are using a PXI/SCXI combination
chassis, skip to Step 9. Power On the SCXI Chassis.
1. Identify the appropriate SCXI module to connect to the cable adapter, such as the SCXI-1349.
If there is an analog input module with simultaneous sampling capability in the chassis, you must
connect that module to the cable assembly, or an error message appears each time you run your
application.
• If all modules are in multiplexed mode, determine which of the modules occurs first in the
following list, and attach the cable adapter to it:
• If your system has both parallel and multiplexed modules, select the multiplexed controller
from the previous list, and attach the cable adapter to it.
1 Modules with Installed Terminal Blocks
2 Attaching a Terminal Block to the SCXI Module
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SCXI-1520, SCXI-1530, SCXI-1531, SCXI-1540, SCXI-1140
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• If all modules are in parallel mode, attach a cable adapter to each module. The following
modules can run in parallel mode:
2. Insert the 50-pin female connection on the rear of the cable adapter into the 50-pin male connector
on the rear of the appropriate SCXI module.
Caution Do not force the adapter if there is resistance. Forcing the adapter can bend pins.
3. Fasten the adapter to the rear of the SCXI chassis with the screws provided with the SCXI-1349.
Figure 10. Installing the Cable Adapter
Multichassis System
The SCXI-1346 covers the rear connector of two modules. When viewing the chassis from the rear, the
module to the right of the module directly connected to the SCXI-1346 cannot have an external cable
inserted into its rear 50-pin connector.
SCXI-1000 chassis through revision D do not have address jumpers or switches and respond to any
address, but you cannot use them in multichassis systems. Revision E chassis use jumpers on Slot 0 for
chassis addressing. Revision F and later chassis use a DIP switch for chassis addressing.
SCXI-1000DC chassis through revision C do not have address jumpers or switches and respond to any
address, but you cannot use them in multichassis systems. Revision D and later chassis use jumpers on
Slot 0 for chassis addressing.
SCXI-1001 chassis through revision D use jumpers on Slot 0 for chassis addressing. Revision E and later
chassis use a DIP switch for chassis addressing.
To connect the multichassis system, you must use one SCXI-1346 multichassis adapter for every chassis
in the chain except the chassis furthest from the E Series or M Series DAQ device. The last chassis uses
the SCXI-1349 cable adapter.
1. Identify the appropriate SCXI module to connect to the cable adapter. Refer to step 1 of the
previous Single-Chassis System section to determine the appropriate module.
2. Insert the 50-pin female connection on the rear of the cable adapter into the 50-pin male connector
on the rear of the appropriate SCXI module.
3. Fasten the adapter to the rear of the SCXI chassis with the screws provided with the SCXI-1346.
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4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for each SCXI chassis in the system, excluding the last SCXI chassis in
the chain.
Figure 11. SCXI-1346 Cable Assembly
5. Install the SCXI-1349 cable adapter into the last SCXI chassis in the chain. Refer to step 1 of the
previous Single-Chassis System section for instructions on installing the SCXI-1349.
Step 8. Connect the Modules to the DAQ Device
Single-Chassis System
If you installed modules in a PXI/SCXI combination chassis, the PXI backplane of the chassis connects
the modules and DAQ device.
If you are using an SCXI chassis, complete the following steps:
1. Connect one end of the 68-pin shielded cable to the SCXI-1349.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the DAQ device. For M Series devices, connect the cable to
connector 0.
If you are running modules in parallel mode, repeat the steps for each module and DAQ device pair.
Multichassis System
1. Connect one end of a 68-pin shielded cable to the E Series or M Series DAQ device.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the SCXI-1346 in chassis ID nlabeled FROM DAQ BOARD
OR PREVIOUS CHASSIS.
3. Connect a 68-pin shielded cable to the SCXI-1346 in chassis nlabeled TO NEXT CHASSIS.
4. Connect the other end of the cable to the SCXI-1346 in chassis ID n+1 labeled FROM DAQ
BOARD OR PREVIOUS CHASSIS.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the remaining chassis until you reach the last chassis.
6. Connect the 68-pin shielded cable to the next to the last chassis in the slot labeled TO NEXT
CHASSIS.
7. Connect the other end of the cable to the SCXI-1349 in the last chassis.
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Figure 12. Completed SCXI System
Step 9. Power On the SCXI Chassis
If you are using an SCXI chassis, the chassis power switch is shown in Figure 3, SCXI Chassis Setup.
If you are using a PXI/SCXI combination chassis, the PXI and chassis power switches are shown in
Figure 4, PXI/SCXI Combination Chassis Setup.
When the controller recognizes a USB device such as an SCXI-1600 module, the LED on the module
front panel blinks or lights up. Refer to the device documentation for LED pattern descriptions and
troubleshooting information.
Windows Device Recognition
Windows Vista does not prompt the user with Windows device recognition. Earlier versions of Windows
recognize any newly installed device the first time the computer restarts after hardware is installed. On
some Windows systems, the Found New Hardware wizard opens with a dialog box after installation of
an NI device. Install the software automatically (Recommended) is selected by default. Click Next
or Yes to install the software for each device.
After Windows detects newly installed NI USB devices, the NI Device Monitor utility for launching
applications runs automatically at startup. The NI Device Monitor prompts you to select from the
following options, which may vary depending on the devices and software installed on your system:
•Begin a Measurement with LabVIEW launches LabVIEW.
•Begin a Measurement with This Device Using NI LabVIEW SignalExpress opens a DAQ step
that uses the channels from your device in LabVIEW SignalExpress.
•Configure and Test This Device opens MAX to your device so that you can configure settings.
•Run Test Panels launches MAX test panels for your device.
•Take No Action leaves your device in the system but does not launch an application.
Right-click the NI Device Monitor icon in your system tray to use the following features of this utility:
• By default, the checkmark next to Run at Startup causes the NI Device Monitor to run
automatically at system startup. If you remove the checkmark, the utility does not automatically
run at system startup but continues to run when it detects a new device.
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• Select Clear all device associations to clear all actions set by the Always take this action
checkbox in the device auto-launch dialog box.
• Select Close to turn off the NI Device Monitor. If you turn off the utility and want to turn it back
on, you must go to Start»Programs»National Instruments»NI-DAQ»NI Device Monitor.
Step 10. Confirm That the Chassis and Modules Are Recognized
Complete the following steps:
1. Double-click the Measurement & Automation icon on the desktop to open MAX.
2. Expand Devices and Interfaces then expand NI-DAQmx Devices. If you are using a remote RT
target, expand Remote Systems, find and expand your target, and then expand Devices and
Interfaces.
3. Check that your device appears under NI-DAQmx Devices.
If your device does not appear, press <F5> to refresh the view in MAX. If the device is still not
recognized, refer to ni.com/support/install.
Step 11. Add the Chassis
Identify the PXI Controller
If you are using a PXI/SCXI combination chassis, complete the following steps to identify the embedded
PXI controller installed in your chassis.
1. Right-click PXI System and select Identify As. If you are using a remote RT target, expand
Remote Systems, find and expand your target, and then right-click PXI System.
2. Select the PXI controller from the list.
1 When a device is supported by both Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy) and NI-DAQmx and both are installed,
the same device is listed with a different name under My System»Devices and Interfaces.
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Add the SCXI Chassis
If you installed an SCXI USB module, such as the SCXI-1600, skip to Step 12. Configure the Chassis
and Modules. The SCXI USB module and associated chassis appear automatically under Devices and
Interfaces.
To add the chassis, complete the following steps.
1. Right-click Devices and Interfaces and select Create New. If you are using a remote RT target,
expand Remote Systems, find and expand your target, right-click Devices and Interfaces, and
select Create New. The Create New window opens.
2. Select the SCXI chassis under NI-DAQmx Device»NI-DAQmx SCXI Chassis.
3. Click Finish.
Alternatively, you can right-click Devices and Interfaces»NI-DAQmx Devices and select your chassis
from New»NI-DAQmx SCXI Chassis.
Step 12. Configure the Chassis and Modules
If you are configuring a chassis with an SCXI-1600, right-click the chassis, select Properties, and skip
to step 6 of this section. The SCXI-1600 auto-detects all other modules.
Complete the following steps as shown in the figures. Numbered callouts in the figures correspond to
the step numbers.
1. Select the DAQ device cabled to the communicating SCXI module from Chassis Communicator.
If MAX detects only one DAQ device, the device is chosen by default, and this option is disabled.
2. Select the module slot connected to the chassis communicator from Communicating SCXI
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3. Enter the chassis address setting in Chassis Address. Make sure the setting matches the address
setting on the SCXI chassis.
4. Select whether to auto-detect SCXI modules. If you do not auto-detect modules, MAX disables
Communicating SCXI Module Slot.
5. Click Save. The SCXI Chassis Configuration window opens. The Modules tab is selected by
default.
6. If you did not auto-detect modules, select an SCXI module from the Module Array listbox.
Be sure to specify the module in the correct slot.
7. Click in the Device Identifier field and enter a unique alphanumeric ID to change the name of the
SCXI module. MAX provides a default name for the Device Identifier.
8. If you are using a connected accessory, specify it in Accessory.
9. Click Details. The Details window opens.
10. If you are configuring an SCXI module with jumper-selectable settings, click the Jumpers tab and
enter the hardware-selected settings.
11. Click the Accessory tab. Select a compatible module accessory from the Accessory drop-down
listbox.
12. Click Configure to edit accessory settings. Not all accessories have settings. Refer to the accessory
documentation for more information.
13. If you are using an analog input module in parallel mode, in a multichassis configuration, or
another special configuration, click the Cabling tab to adjust the settings for cabling. If you are
using standard multiplexed mode operation, you do not need to change the settings.
14. Select the DAQ device connected to the SCXI module from the Which device connects to this
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15. Select a DAQ device from the Module Digitizer list.
• In multiplexed mode, you can select a different module to be the module digitizer. If the
module is operating in multiplexed mode, make sure Multiplexed digitization mode is
selected.
• In parallel mode, the device connected to the module and the module digitizer are the same.
If the module is operating in parallel mode, make sure Parallel digitization mode is selected.
16. Select a Digitization Mode.
• For Multiplexed mode, select an index number from the Multichassis Daisy-Chain Index
drop-down listbox.
• For Parallel mode, select a range of channels from the Digitizer Channel drop-down listbox.
If the cabled device only has one connector, the range of channels is selected automatically.
Note Some M Series devices have two connectors. You must select the range of channels that
corresponds to the connector cabled to the module. Channels 0–7 correspond to connector 0.
Channels 16–23 correspond to connector 1.
Caution If you remove a chassis from a daisy chain, reassign the index values for modules in other
chassis. Reassigning values maintains consistency and prevents addressing removed chassis.
17. Click OK to accept the settings, close the Details window, and return to the SCXI Chassis
Configuration window.
18. If you installed more than one module, repeat the configuration process from step 6 by selecting
the appropriate SCXI module from the next Module Array listbox.
19. If you need to change any chassis settings, click the Chassis tab.
20. Click OK to accept and save the settings for this chassis.
A message at the top of the SCXI Chassis Configuration window displays the status of the
configuration. You cannot save the chassis configuration if an error appears until you finish
entering module information. If a warning appears, you can save the configuration, but NI
recommends that you correct the source of the warning first.
21. For IEEE 1451.4 transducer electronic data sheet (TEDS) sensors and accessories, configure the
device and add the accessory as described in these steps. To configure TEDS sensors cabled
directly to a device, in MAX, right-click the module under Devices and Interfaces and select
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Add Modules to an Existing System
Complete the following steps:
1. Expand Devices and Interfaces»NI-DAQmx Devices. If you are using a remote RT target, expand
Remote Systems, find and expand your target, and right-click Devices and Interfaces»
NI-DAQmx Devices.
2. Click the chassis to display a list of slots.
3. Right-click an empty slot and select Insert. The SCXI Chassis Configuration window opens.
4. Click Auto-Detect All Modules and Yes.
5. Starting with step 6 from Step 12. Configure the Chassis and Modules, begin configuration of the
module.
6. Test the chassis, as described in Step 13. Test the Chassis.
Step 13. Test the Chassis
1. Expand Devices and Interfaces»NI-DAQmx Devices.
2. Right-click the name of the chassis to test.
3. Select Test to verify that MAX recognizes the chassis. A message explains when the chassis is not
recognized.
To test the successful installation of each module, right-click the module you want to test and click Test
Panels. When the SCXI-1600 is tested, it verifies the entire SCXI system. The Error Details box
displays any errors the test encounters. The module icon in the device tree is green if you have
successfully installed the module. The SCXI system should now operate properly. Close the test panel.
Test NI-DAQmx applications without installing hardware using NI-DAQmx simulated SCXI chassis
and modules, excluding the SCXI-1600. Refer to the Measurement & Automation Explorer Help for
NI-DAQmx by selecting Help»Help Topics»NI-DAQmx»MAX Help for NI-DAQmx for instructions
about creating NI-DAQmx simulated devices and importing NI-DAQmx simulated device
configurations to physical devices.
If the previous self-test did not verify that the chassis is properly configured and working, check the
following to troubleshoot the SCXI configuration:
• If the Verify SCXI Chassis message box opens showing the SCXI chassis model number, Chassis
ID: x, and one or more messages stating Slot Number: x Configuration has module:
SCXI-XXXX or 1600, hardware in chassis is: Empty, take the following
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– Make sure the SCXI chassis is powered on.
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• After checking the preceding items, retest the SCXI chassis.
• If the SCXI-1600 is not detected, complete the following steps:
1. Press <F5> to refresh MAX.
2. Verify that the SCXI-1600 Ready LED is bright green. If the LED is not bright green,
power off the chassis, wait five seconds, and power on the chassis.
If these steps do not successfully configure the SCXI system, contact NI. Refer to the Technical Support
Information document for contact information.
Step 14. Take an NI-DAQmx Measurement
This step applies only if you are programming your device using NI-DAQ or NI application software.
Refer to Take an NI-DAQmx Measurement in the DAQ Getting Started Guide for information.
Use Your Task in an Application
Refer to the DAQ Getting Started Guide for information.
Troubleshooting
This section contains troubleshooting tips and answers to questions that SCXI users commonly ask
NI technical support staff.
Tips
Before you contact NI, try the following troubleshooting tips:
• Make sure the SCXI chassis is powered on. If you are using a PXI/SCXI combination chassis, make
sure the PXI chassis is powered on.
• Make sure you have installed the latest version of the NI-DAQ driver software that supports the
devices in your system.
• If MAX cannot establish communication with the chassis, try one or all of the following:
– Connect the DAQ device to a different module in the chassis.
– Try a different cable assembly.
– Try a different chassis.
– Try a different DAQ device.
• Make sure that each SCXI chassis connected to a single DAQ device has a unique address.
• Make sure that the cable is securely connected to the chassis.
• Check for bent pins on the module, chassis backplane, and the device connector.
• If you have multiple SCXI modules, remove all the modules and test each module individually.
• If you are getting erroneous readings from the signal source, disconnect the signal source and
short-circuit the input channel to ground. You should get a 0 V reading. Alternatively, connect a
battery or other known signal source to the input channel.
• Run an example program to see if you still get erroneous results.

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Resources
Use the following resources if you have problems installing your SCXI hardware and/or software:
• For troubleshooting instructions, refer to the Hardware Installation/Configuration Troubleshooter
at ni.com/support/install.
•Refertoni.com/kb for documents about troubleshooting common installation and programming
problems and for answering frequently asked questions about NI products.
• If you think you have damaged your device and need to return your National Instruments hardware
for repair or device calibration, refer to ni.com/info and enter the info code rdsenn to learn
how to begin the Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) process.
Frequently Asked Questions
My chassis is powered on, and my modules are configured for multiplexed mode, but I am not
getting good data on any channel. What is causing this problem?
The SCXI chassis has backplane fuses, fused at 1.5 A on the SCXI-1000 chassis and at 4 A on the
SCXI-1001 chassis. One or both of the fuses might be blown.
On the SCXI-1600, you can determine whether the fuses are blown by looking at the power LEDs. Both
power LEDs on the SCXI-1600 and the LED on the chassis must be lit. If any of the LEDs are not lit,
one or both fuses are blown.
On the SCXI-1000, the backplane fuses are located behind the fan. On the SCXI-1001, the backplane
fuses are located behind the right-hand fan, near the power entry module, as viewed from the rear of the
chassis.
Complete the following steps to examine and/or replace fuses.
1. Power off the chassis and remove the power cord.
2. Remove the four screws that secure the fan and filter to the rear of the chassis. When removing the
last screw, be careful to hold the fan to avoid breaking the fan wires.
3. To determine whether a fuse is blown, connect an ohmmeter across the leads. If the reading is not
approximately 0 Ω, replace the fuse. The fuse marked with a copper + on the backplane is for the
positive analog supply, and the fuse marked with a copper – is for the negative analog supply.
4. Using long-nose pliers, carefully remove the fuse.
5. Take a new fuse and bend its leads so the component is 12.7 mm (0.5 in.) long—the dimension
between the fuse sockets—and clip the leads to a length of 6.4 mm (0.25 in.).
6. Using long-nose pliers, insert the fuse into the socket holes.
7. Repeat steps 3 through 6, if necessary, for the other fuse.
8. Align the fan and filter with the fan holes, making sure that the label side of the fan is face down.
Reinstall the four screws and make sure the assembly is secure.
Refer to the chassis user manuals for fuse specifications.
My chassis worked until I inadvertently removed and reinserted a module while the chassis was
powered on. Now my chassis does not power on. What can I do?
SCXI modules are not hot-swappable, so you might have blown a chassis fuse. If replacing the fuse does
not correct the problem, you might have damaged the digital bus circuitry or the SCXI module. Contact
NI Technical Support at ni.com/support for assistance.

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MAX does not recognize my chassis when I perform a test. What can I do?
Check the following items:
• Verify the chassis is powered on.
• Verify the chassis is correctly cabled to a DAQ device. If more than one DAQ device is installed in
your PC, verify the device selected for Chassis Communicator is actually connected to the
chassis.
• Check backplane pins to determine if any were bent during installation of the modules.
• Verify correct placement and configuration of the modules. If you did not auto-detect modules,
modules installed in the chassis may not be configured in software. Alternately, modules
configured in software might not match the ones installed in the chassis.
All my channels float to a positive rail when I try to take a measurement. How do I correct the
problem?
Make sure that the signal reference settings for the DAQ device match the SCXI module. For example,
if the device is configured for NRSE, make sure that the cabled SCXI module shares the same
configuration. Matching configurations can require a change to the jumper setting of the module.
I am using one of the following modules—SCXI-1100, SCXI-1102/B/C, SCXI-1112, or
SCXI-1125—with one of the following terminal blocks—SCXI-1300, SCXI-1303, or
SCXI-1328—to measure temperature with a thermocouple. How do I stop the thermocouple
reading from fluctuating?
Average the temperature readings to minimize fluctuations. Also, ensure proper field wiring techniques.
Most thermocouples are floating signal sources with low common-mode voltage; they require a path for
bias currents from the SCXI module amplifier to ground. Make sure that you have grounded the negative
lead of each floating thermocouple through a resistor. Refer to the terminal block documentation for
impedance values. For grounded thermocouples, ensure that there is not a high common-mode voltage
present on the thermocouple ground reference.
Worldwide Technical Support
For additional support, refer to ni.com/support or ni.com/zone. For further support information
for signal conditioning products, refer to the Technical Support Information document packaged with
your device.
National Instruments corporate headquarters is located at 11500 North Mopac Expressway, Austin,
Texas, 78759-3504. National Instruments also has offices located around the world to help address your
support needs.
Specifications
Safety
These products are designed to meet the requirements of the following standards of safety for electrical
equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use:
• IEC 61010-1, EN-61010-1
• UL61010-1, CSA 61010-1
Note For UL and other safety certifications, refer to the product label or visit ni.com/
certification, search by model number or product line, and click the appropriate link in the
Certification column.

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Electromagnetic Compatibility
These products are designed to meet the requirements of the following standards of EMC for electrical
equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use:
• EN 61326 EMC requirements; Industrial Immunity
• EN 55011 Emissions; Group 1, Class A
• CE, C-Tick, ICES, and FCC Part 15 Emissions; Class A
Note For EMC compliance, operate this device according to product documentation.
CE Compliance
These products meet the essential requirements of applicable European Directives, as amended for
CE marking, as follows:
• 2006/95/EC; Low-Voltage Directive (safety)
• 2004/108/EC; Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC)
Note Refer to the Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for this product for any additional regulatory
compliance information. To obtain the DoC for this product, visit ni.com/certification,
search by model number or product line, and click the appropriate link in the Certification column.
Environmental Management
National Instruments is committed to designing and manufacturing products in an environmentally
responsible manner. NI recognizes that eliminating certain hazardous substances from our products is
beneficial not only to the environment but also to NI customers.
For additional environmental information, refer to the NI and the Environment Web page at
ni.com/environment. This page contains the environmental regulations and directives with
which NI complies, as well as other environmental information not included in this document.
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
EU Customers At the end of their life cycle, all products must be sent to a WEEE recycling center.
For more information about WEEE recycling centers and National Instruments WEEE initiatives,
visit ni.com/environment/weee.htm.
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