National Instruments SCXI-1000 User manual

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SCXI Quick Start Guide
Signal Conditioning eXtensions for Instrumentation
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-DAQ 7.xsoftware 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 Quick Start Guide included
with the DAQ device, and available on the NI-DAQ 7.xDevice
Documentation CD and from ni.com/manuals, before continuing.
This document does not cover installing and configuring SCXI switch
modules. If you are installing an SCXI switch, refer to the NI Switches
Getting Started Guide.
Contents
Conventions ............................................................................................ 2
Step 1. Unpack the Chassis, Module, and Accessories........................... 3
Step 2. Verify the Components ............................................................... 4
Step 3. Set Up the Chassis ...................................................................... 5
SCXI Chassis ................................................................................... 5
PXI/SCXI Combination Chassis...................................................... 5
Step 4. Install the Modules...................................................................... 6
PXI/SCXI Combination Chassis...................................................... 6
SCXI Chassis ................................................................................... 7
SCXI USB Modules......................................................................... 8
Adding a Module to an Existing SCXI System ............................... 8
Step 5. Attach Sensors and Signal Lines................................................. 9
Step 6. Attach the Terminal Blocks ........................................................ 10
SCXI Chassis or PXI/SCXI Combination Chassis .......................... 10
Step 7. Install the Cable Adapter ............................................................ 11
Single-Chassis System..................................................................... 11
Multichassis System ........................................................................ 12
Step 8. Connect the Modules to the DAQ Device .................................. 13
Single-Chassis System..................................................................... 13
Multichassis System ........................................................................ 14
Step 9. Power On the SCXI Chassis ....................................................... 15
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Step 10. Launch Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) ............15
Step 11. Confirm That the Chassis and Modules Are Recognized .........15
Step 12. Add the Chassis .........................................................................16
Identify the PXI Controller...............................................................16
Add the SCXI Chassis in NI-DAQmx..............................................17
Add the SCXI Chassis in Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy) ................17
Step 13. Configure the Chassis and Modules ..........................................18
Configure the Chassis and Modules in NI-DAQmx.........................18
Add Modules to an Existing System in NI-DAQmx........................22
Configure the Chassis and Modules in Traditional
NI-DAQ (Legacy)..........................................................................22
Add Modules to an Existing Local System in Traditional
NI-DAQ (Legacy)..........................................................................25
Step 14. Test the Chassis .........................................................................26
Step 15. Configure Channels and Tasks..................................................27
Getting Started Developing an Application.............................................27
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................27
Tips...................................................................................................27
Resources..........................................................................................28
Frequently Asked Questions.............................................................28
Worldwide Technical Support.................................................................31
Specifications...........................................................................................32
Safety................................................................................................32
Electromagnetic Compatibility.........................................................32
CE Compliance.................................................................................32
Conventions
The following conventions are used in this guide.
<> Angle brackets indicate function keys.
»The » symbol leads you through nested menu items and dialog box options
to a final action. The sequence File»Page Setup»Options directs you to
pull down the File menu, select the Page Setup item, and select Options.
This icon denotes a note, which alerts you to important information.
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
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When this symbol is marked on a product, it denotes a component that may
be hot. Touching this component may result in bodily injury.
bold Bold text denotes items that you must select or click in the software, such
as menu items and dialog box options.
italic Italic text denotes a cross reference, an introduction to a key concept,
hardware labels, or text that is a placeholder for a word or value that you
must supply.
monospace Text in this font denotes text or characters that you should enter from
the keyboard, proper names of disk drives, paths, directories, programs,
functions, filenames, and extensions.
monospace bold Bold text in this font denotes the messages and responses that the computer
automatically prints to the screen. This font also emphasizes lines of code
that are different from the other examples.
Step 1. Unpack the Chassis, Module, and Accessories
Your module is shipped in an antistatic package to prevent electrostatic
damage (ESD) to the module and its components.
Caution Never touch the exposed pins of connectors.
To avoid such damage, take the following precautions:
• Ground yourself using a grounding strap or by touching a grounded
object.
• Touch the antistatic package to a metal part of the chassis before
removing the module from the package.
Remove the chassis, module, and accessory from the packaging and inspect
the products for loose components or any sign of damage. Notify NI if any
of the products appear damaged in any way. Do not install a damaged
device.
Store the module in the antistatic package when the module is not in use.
For safety and compliance information, refer to the device documentation
packaged with your device or on the NI-DAQ 7.xDevice Documentation
CD in the NI-DAQ software kit or at ni.com/support. After you install
the Device Document Browser, device documents are accessible from
Start»Programs»National Instruments»NI-DAQ»Browse Device
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Step 2. Verify the Components
Make sure you have the SCXI system components shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1. SCXI System Components
In addition, you need the following items:
•NI-DAQ7.xsoftware and documentation
• At least one of the following software packages and documentation:
–LabVIEW
– LabWindows™/CVI™
– Visual C++
– Visual Basic
• SCXI product manuals
• 1/8 in. flathead screwdriver
• Numbers 1 and 2 Phillips screwdrivers
• Wire insulation strippers
• Long nose pliers
1 Terminal Block or TBX Accessories (optional)
2 PXI Module
3 SCXI Modules
4 PXI/SCXI Combination Chassis with Controller
5 SCXI Chassis
6 Chassis Power Cord
7 For SCXI Chassis Only
8 Chassis Adapter Assembly
9DAQDevice
10 USB Cable
11 SCXI USB Device
12 Personal Computer
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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.
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, set the positions to off.
In Figure 2, all switches are shown in the off position.
• 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 2. SCXI Chassis Setup
PXI/SCXI Combination Chassis
Note A system controller must be 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 Front
2Back
3 Chassis Power Switch
4 Chassis Address Switch
5 Voltage Selection Tumbler
6 Power Cord Connector
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1. Power off both the PXI and SCXI power switches, and unplug the
chassis.
2. Set the SCXI address switches positions to off. In Figure 3, 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 3. 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 4.
1 Front
2Back
3 Voltage Selection Tumbler
4 Power Cord Connector
5 Address Switch
6 SCXI Power Switch
7 PXI Power Switch
8 System Controller
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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.
Figure 4. 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 5. Installing the SCXI Module in a New Chassis
1 PXI DAQ Module
2 Injector/Ejector Handle
3 Injector/Ejector Rail
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SCXI USB Modules
Note SCXI USB modules, such as the SCXI-1600, cannot be used in a PXI/SCXI
combination chassis or in multichassis systems.
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. 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.
Figure 6. Installing an SCXI USB Module
Adding 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.
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Figure 7. Installing the SCXI Module in an Existing System
Step 5. Attach Sensors and Signal Lines
Wire sensors and signal lines to the terminal block, accessory, or module
terminals. Helpful information is available as follows:
• Signal and terminal connections:
– 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.
– Module and accessory documentation is on the Device Document
Browser.
– Pin assignments also are located in the Device Terminals topics
of the Measurement and Automation Explorer Help for
NI-DAQmx and Measurement and Automation Explorer for
Traditional NI-DAQ, both accessible from the MAX Help menu.
• Switch or jumper settings—Refer to the module user manual for more
information about configuring the hardware.
•Sensors:
– Refer to ni.com/sensors.
– If you are using LabVIEW, refer to the LabVIEW Measurements
Manual packaged with LabVIEW or available from
ni.com/manuals.
1 New SCXI Module
2 Existing SCXI Module
3 SCXI Chassis
4 Existing DAQ Device
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– If you are using NI-DAQmx, refer to the Sensors topic of the
NI-DAQmx Help, which you can access from Start»Programs»
National Instruments»NI-DAQ»NI-DAQmx Help.
– If you are using Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy), refer to Chapter 5,
Transducer Conversion Functions, of the Traditional NI-DAQ
User Manual, which you can access from Start»Programs»
National Instruments»NI-DAQ»Traditional NI-DAQ User
Manual.
– For information on IEEE 1451.4 TEDS smart sensors, refer to
ni.com/zone.
Step 6. Attach the Terminal Blocks
SCXI Chassis or PXI/SCXI Combination Chassis
Note 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 8. Attaching Terminal Blocks
1 Modules with Installed Terminal Blocks
2 Attaching a Terminal Block to the SCXI Module
3 SCXI Module Front Panels
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Step 7. Install the Cable Adapter
Single-Chassis System
Note 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. You must connect an analog input module
with simultaneous sampling capability to the cable assembly if one is
in the chassis. If you cable to a module without simultaneous sampling
capability, you get an error message 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.
• 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.
SCXI-1520, SCXI-1530, SCXI-1531, SCXI-1540, SCXI-1140
SCXI-1521/B, SCXI-1112, SCXI-1102/B/C, SCXI-1104/C, SCXI-1125,
SCXI-1126, SCXI-1141, SCXI-1142, SCXI-1143, SCXI-1581
SCXI-1120/D, SCXI-1121, SCXI-1100, SCXI-1122
SCXI-1124, SCXI-116x
SCXI-1120/D, SCXI-1121, SCXI-1125, SCXI-1126, SCXI-1140,
SCXI-1141, SCXI-1142, SCXI-1143, SCXI-1520 (NI-DAQmx only),
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Figure 9. Installing the Cable Adapter
Multichassis System
Note The SCXI-1346 covers the rear connector of two modules. The module to the right
of the one directly connected to the SCXI-1346 cannot have an external cable inserted into
its rear 50-pin connector.
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 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 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.
4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for each SCXI chassis in the system,
excluding the last SCXI chassis in the chain.
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Figure 10. 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 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 either 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.
1 SCXI-1000 or SCXI-1001 Chassis
2 SCXI-1346 Cable Adapter
3 Shielded Cable Connecting to TO NEXT CHASSIS
4 Shielded Cable Connecting to FROM DAQ BOARD OR PREVIOUS CHASSIS
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Multichassis System
1. Connect either end of one 68-pin shielded cable to the E Series DAQ
device.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the SCXI-1346 in chassis ID n
labeled 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.
Figure 11. Completed SCXI System
1 Shielded Cable Connected to SCXI-1349 Cable Adapter
2 Shielded Cable Connected to SCXI-1346 Cable Adapter
3 DAQ Device
4 Shielded Cable to DAQ Device
5 Terminal Blocks
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Step 9. Power On the SCXI Chassis
If you are using an SCXI chassis, the chassis power switch is shown in
Figure 2 of Step 3. Set Up the Chassis. If you are using a PXI/SCXI
combination chassis, the PXI and chassis power switches are shown in
Figure 3 of Step 3. Set Up the Chassis.
Windows recognizes any newly installed device the first time the computer
reboots after hardware is installed. On some Windows systems, the Found
New Hardware wizard opens with a dialog box for every NI device
installed. Install the software automatically (Recommended) is selected
by default. Click Next or Yes to install the software for each device so that
Windows recognizes the device.
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.
Step 10. Launch Measurement & Automation
Explorer (MAX)
Double-click the Measurement & Automation icon on the desktop to
open MAX.
Step 11. Confirm That the Chassis and Modules Are
Recognized
Note If you are adding a remote system in Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy), refer to the
Measurement and Automation Explorer Help for Traditional NI-DAQ for more
information.
Complete the following steps:
1. Expand Devices and Interfaces. If you are using a remote RT target,
expand Remote Systems, find and expand your target, and then
expand Devices and Interfaces.
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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 for troubleshooting information. If your chassis is not
recognized, refer to the Troubleshooting section of this document.
Step 12. Add the Chassis
You can use NI-DAQmx simulated SCXI chassis and modules to test
NI-DAQmx applications without installing hardware. Refer to the
Measurement & Automation Explorer Help for NI-DAQmx by selecting
Help»Help Topics»NI-DAQmx for instructions on creating NI-DAQmx
simulated devices and importing NI-DAQmx simulated device
configurations to physical devices.
Identify the PXI Controller
If you are using a PXI/SCXI combination chassis, complete the following
steps in either NI-DAQmx or Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy) 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 the Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy) and NI-DAQmx folders under
My System»Devices and Interfaces.
2 Only NI-DAQmx devices are listed under Remote Systems»Devices and
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Note If you using a PXI-1052 chassis with Traditional NI-DAQ, you will need to identify
the chassis as a PXI-1011 chassis.
Add the SCXI Chassis in NI-DAQmx
Note If you installed an SCXI USB module, such as the SCXI-1600, skip to Step 13.
Configure the Chassis and Modules. The SCXI USB module and associated chassis appear
automatically under Devices and Interfaces.
Complete the following steps to add the chassis if you are using
NI-DAQmx.
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.
Add the SCXI Chassis in Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy)
Complete the following steps to add the chassis to a local system if you are
using Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy).
1. Right-click Devices and Interfaces and select Create New.
Alternatively, right-click Devices and Interfaces»Traditional
NI-DAQ (Legacy) Devices and select Add SCXI Chassis. The Create
New window opens.
2. Select the SCXI chassis under Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy)
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Step 13. Configure the Chassis and Modules
The configuration process differs depending on the NI-DAQ API you are
using to control the chassis and modules—NI-DAQmx or Traditional
NI-DAQ (Legacy).
Configure the Chassis and Modules in NI-DAQmx
Note 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.
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 Module Slot.
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.
Caution Auto-detection toggles the DIO lines and might place connected devices in an
unknown or undesirable state. Disconnect any devices for which auto-detection could
present problems.
5. Click Save. The SCXI Chassis Configuration window opens. The
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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
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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 module? list.