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The National Instruments Documentation Set

The SCXI-1162HV User Manual is one piece of the documentation set for your DAQ or SCXI
system. You could have any of several types of manuals, depending on the hardware and
software in your system. Use these different types of manuals as follows:
• Getting Started with SCXI–If you are using SCXI, this is the first manual you should read. It
gives an overview of the SCXI system and contains the most commonly needed information
for the modules, chassis, and software.
• Your SCXI hardware user manuals–If you are using SCXI, read these manuals next for
detailed information about signal connections and module configuration. They also explain
in greater detail how the module works and contain application hints.
• Your DAQ hardware user manuals–These manuals have detailed information about the DAQ
hardware that plugs into or is connected to your computer. Use these manuals for hardware
installation and configuration instructions, specification information about your DAQ
hardware, and application hints.
• Software manuals–Examples of software manuals you may have are the LabVIEW and
®
LabWindows manual sets and the NI-DAQ manuals. After you have set up your hardware
system, use either the application software (LabVIEW or LabWindows) manuals or the
NI-DAQ manuals to help you write your application. If you have a large and complicated
system, it is worthwhile to look through the software manuals before you configure your
hardware.
• Accessory installation guides or manuals–If you are using accessory products, read the
terminal block and cable assembly installation guides or accessory board user manuals. They
explain how to physically connect the relevant pieces of the system. Consult these guides
when you are making your connections.
• SCXI chassis manuals–If you are using SCXI, read these manuals for maintenance
information on the chassis and installation instructions.

Related Documentation

In addition, the following National Instruments manual contains detailed information for the
register-level programmer.
• SCXI-1162HV Register-Level Programmer Manual
This manual is available from National Instruments by request. If you are using NI-DAQ,
LabVIEW, or LabWindows, you should not need the register-level programmer manual. Using
NI-DAQ, LabVIEW, or LabWindows is quicker and easier than and as flexible as using the low-
level programming described in the register-level programmer manual. Refer to Software
Programming Choices in Chapter 1, Introduction, of this manual to learn about your
programming options.
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