Connecting The Scxi-1126 To An E Series Daq Device For Multiplexed Scanning In An Scxi Chassis - National Instruments SCXI-1126 User Manual

Chapter 1 Installing and Configuring the SCXI-1126
Connecting the SCXI-1126 to an E Series DAQ Device for Multiplexed
Scanning in an SCXI Chassis
SCXI-1126 User Manual
In this configuration, you can multiplex all eight input channels of the
SCXI-1126 into a single channel of the E Series DAQ device.
Consult the SCXI chassis documentation, other SCXI module
documentation, and E Series DAQ device documentation for additional
instructions and cautions. You should have already installed the SCXI-1126
module and any other SCXI modules in the chassis according to their
installation instructions. If you are using more than one SCXI module, refer
to the SCXI Quick Start Guide to determine to which module to cable the
E Series DAQ device.
To connect the chassis to an E Series DAQ device for multiplexed
operation, complete the following steps while referring to Figure 1-3:
1. Power off the SCXI chassis.
2. Power off the computer that contains the E Series DAQ device.
3. Insert the cable adapter into the back of the SCXI chassis aligned with
the module that you intend to connect to the E Series DAQ device. For
more information, refer to the installation guide for the cable assembly.
4. Connect the cable to the back of the cable adapter, ensuring that the
cable fits securely.
5. Connect the other end of the cable to the E Series DAQ device you are
using to control the SCXI system.
6. Check the cable installation, making sure the connectors and cable
adapter are securely fastened at both ends.
7. Power on the SCXI chassis.
8. Power on the computer.
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