National Instruments VXI-MXI-Express Series User Manual page 61

Appendix C Using the Trigger Ports on the NI VXI-8360T
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To host controller
1 TRIG/CLK PORT A
2 TRIG/CLK PORT B
3 NI VXI-8360T Controller in Slot 0
Software Configuration
Do not map the same trigger out of the frame on more than one device on the trigger
Note
bus. This will cause the bus to be driven by more than one device. Protection circuitry
prevents this from causing physical damage, however your setup will not function properly.
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Figure C-1. NI VXI-8360T Trigger Cabling
Triggers are mapped into and out of your NI VXI-8360T through software
using the following steps.
1. Open MAX.
2. Find your device under Devices and Interfaces.
3. Right click on your device and select Properties.
4. Click on the Signal Mappings Tab.
5. From each TTL Trigger select Into the Frame, Out of the Frame,
or None.
6. Click OK and re-run the Resman for the changes to take effect.
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4 MXI-Express x1 cable
5 Trigger Cable
6 VXI Mainframe
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