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SCXI ™ SCXI-1120/D User Manual Eight-Channel Isolated Analog Input Module and Eight-Channel Wide Band Isolated Analog Input Module for Signal Conditioning SCXI-1120/D User Manual September 1999 Edition Part Number 320425D-01...
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The SCXI-1120 and SCXI-1120D are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of shipment, as evidenced by receipts or other documentation. National Instruments will, at its option, repair or replace equipment that proves to be defective during the warranty period. This warranty includes parts and labor.
Chapter 1 Introduction About the SCXI-1120/D ....................1-1 What You Need to Get Started ..................1-2 Unpacking ........................1-3 Software Programming Choices ..................1-3 National Instruments Application Software ............1-3 NI-DAQ Driver Software ................1-4 Optional Equipment .......................1-5 Chapter 2 Configuration and Installation Module Configuration....................2-1 Digital Signal Connections................2-4 Using Jumpers W42 and W43 ............2-5...
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Contents Rear Connector Signal Descriptions ................3-9 Analog Output Signal Connections..............3-10 Chapter 4 Theory of Operation Functional Overview ..................... 4-1 Power-Up State ....................4-2 SCXIbus Connector and Digital Interface..............4-3 Digital Control Circuitry ....................4-4 Analog and Timing Circuitry ..................4-5 Analog Input Channels..................
This manual describes the electrical and mechanical aspects of the SCXI-1120 and SCXI-1120D (SCXI-1120/D) modules and contains information concerning their installation and operation. The SCXI-1120 and SCXI-1120D are National Instruments Signal Conditioning eXtensions for Instrumentation (SCXI) Series modules. The SCXI-1120/D provides eight isolated input channels. Each channel is independently configurable through jumpers.
DAQ hardware, and application hints. • Software documentation—You may have both application software and NI-DAQ software documentation. National Instruments application software includes ComponentWorks, LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, Measure, and VirtualBench. After you set up your hardware system, use either your application software documentation or the NI-DAQ documentation to help you write your application.
Chapter 1 Introduction With the SCXI-1120/D, the SCXI chassis can serve as a fast-scanning signal conditioner for laboratory testing, production testing, and industrial process monitoring. Detailed specifications of the SCXI-1120/D are listed in Appendix A, Specifications. What You Need to Get Started To set up and use your SCXI-1120/D, you will need the following items: SCXI-1120 or SCXI-1120D module SCXI-1120/D User Manual...
• Remove the module from the package and inspect the module for loose components or any other sign of damage. Notify National Instruments if the module appears damaged in any way. Do not install a damaged module into your SCXI chassis.
ANSI standard C programming language. The LabWindows/CVI Data Acquisition Library, a series of functions for using LabWindows/CVI with National Instruments DAQ hardware, is included with your NI-DAQ software kit. The LabWindows/CVI Data Acquisition Library is functionally equivalent to the NI-DAQ software.
Macintosh, or Sun) or Sun) Figure 1-1. The Relationship between the Programming Environment, NI-DAQ, and Your Hardware Optional Equipment National Instruments offers a variety of products to use with your SCXI-1120/D, as follows: • Cables and cable assemblies, shielded and ribbon •...
Product Name, Assembly Number, Output Null and Serial Number Adjust Potentiometers Terminal Input Null Thumbscrew Block Adjust Second-Stage Mounting Potentiometers Filter Jumpers Hole Rear Signal Connector Front Connector Connector and Shell Mounting Holes SCXIbus Connector Grounding Digital Terminal Screw Jumpers Block First-Stage Mounting...
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W44 does not exist. Note The revision letter is located on the National Instruments label located on the side of each SCXI-1120/D module. The revision letter is found in the part number and is the letter found in that part number.
Chapter 2 Configuration and Installation Tables 2-1 to 2-2 list the description and configuration of the user-configurable jumpers. To change the configuration of the module, refer to Figures 2-1 and 2-2 as you perform the following steps: Remove the grounding screw of the SCXI module top cover. Snap out the top cover of the shield by placing a screwdriver in the groove at the bottom of the module and pushing down.
Chapter 2 Configuration and Installation When using a single chassis, leave W42 and W43 in position 1 on the SCXI-1120/D that is connected to the DAQ device. In this setting, the module drives MISO to SERDATOUT and connects the necessary pullup resistor to the SERDATOUT line.
Chapter 2 Configuration and Installation Table 2-1. Digital Signal Connections, Jumper Settings (Continued) Jumper Description Configuration Connects SLOT0SEL* to the SCXIbus INTR* line after buffering (factory-default setting). Applies to Revision A and B of the SCXI-1120 modules only. Factory-default setting Analog Configuration The SCXI-1120/D has 42 analog configuration jumpers.
Chapter 2 Configuration and Installation Direct Temperature Connection Jumper W41 Table 2-3. Jumper W41 Settings Description Configuration Position 1—Temperature sensor accessed in MTS mode (factory-default setting) Position 3—Temperature sensor accessed in DTS mode, DAQ device configured for NRSE or RSE mode. Can access sensor in parallel with other eight outputs or scan with other channels without software...
Chapter 2 Configuration and Installation Table 2-5. Gain Jumper Positions (Continued) Gain Setting Jumper Position Second-stage D (factory-default setting for the SCXI-1120) E (factory-default setting for the SCXI-1120D) SCXI-1120 Filter Jumpers Two-stage filtering is also available on your SCXI-1120 module. The first stage is located in the isolated section of the input channel, whereas the second stage is located in the nonisolated section of your input channel.
Chapter 2 Configuration and Installation Hardware Installation You can install the SCXI-1120/D in any available SCXI chassis. The following are general installation instructions. Consult your SCXI chassis manual for specific instructions and warnings. Turn off the computer that contains the DAQ device or disconnect it from your SCXI chassis.
If the device is damaged, turn the device off and do not use until service-trained personnel can check its safety. If necessary, return the device to National Instruments for service and repair to ensure that its safety is not compromised.
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MUST wires for the highest input voltage. National Instruments is not liable for any damages or injuries resulting from inadequate signal wire insulation. Use only 26 to 14 AWG wire with a voltage rating of 300 V and 60 °C for measuring 250 to 300 V; use only 600 V and 60 °C for measuring 480 V.
Chapter 3 Signal Connections Front Connector Signal Descriptions SCXI-1120/D front connector signal descriptions are listed in Table 3-1. Table 3-1. SCXI-1120/D Front Connector Signal Descriptions Signal Name Description CHSGND Chassis Ground—Tied to the SCXI chassis. DTEMP Direct Temperature Sensor—Connects the temperature sensor to pin 18 of the rear signal connector MCH7- when the terminal block is configured for direct temperature connection...
Chapter 3 Signal Connections Module Figure 3-4. Floating AC-Coupled Signal Connection for the SCXI-1120 bias High Module Figure 3-5. AC-Coupled Signal Connection for the SCXI-1120 with High Common-Mode Voltage ♦ SCXI-1120 When you connect AC-coupled signals to the SCXI-1120, connect an external resistor from the positive input channel to the signal reference to provide the DC path for the positive input bias current.
SCXI-1120/D Rear Connector Note If you will be using the SCXI-1120/D with a National Instruments DAQ device and cable assembly, you do not need to read the remainder of this chapter. If you will also be using the SCXI-1180 feedthrough panel, the SCXI-1343 rear screw terminal adapter, or the SCXI-1351 one-slot cable extender with the SCXI-1120/D, you should read this section.
Chapter 3 Signal Connections All other pins are not connected. The signals on the rear connector can be classified as analog output signals, digital I/O signals, or timing I/O signals. Signal connection guidelines for each of these groups are given in the following section. Analog Output Signal Connections Pins 1 through 19 of the rear connector are analog output signal pins.
Chapter 4 Theory of Operation The major components of the SCXI-1120/D are as follows: • SCXIbus connector • Digital interface • Digital control circuitry • Timing and analog circuitry The SCXI-1120 consists of eight isolated amplifier channels with gains of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 250, 500, 1,000, and 2,000.
Chapter 4 Theory of Operation Digital Control Circuitry Figure 4-3 diagrams the SCXI-1120/D digital control. Serial Data Out Module ID Register Buffered Serial Data In Configuration Input Channel Buffered Digital Register Select Control Signals Output SCANCLK Stage Path Control Control Hardware Scan Control...
Chapter 4 Theory of Operation Analog Input Channels Figure 4-4 shows the analog input block diagram. Input Channel 0 SCXI-1120D Only To Output 511 kΩ 511 kΩ Stage Input Channel 1 SCXI-1120D Only To Output 511 kΩ 511 kΩ Stage Input Channel 2 SCXI-1120D Only To Output...
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Chapter 4 Theory of Operation The isolated amplifiers fulfill two purposes on the SCXI-1120/D module. They convert a small signal riding on a high common-mode voltage into a single-ended signal with respect to the SCXI-1120/D chassis ground. With this conversion, the input analog signal can be extracted from a high common-mode voltage or noise before being sampled and converted by the DAQ device.
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Chapter 4 Theory of Operation In the parallel-output mode, the counter is disabled and amplifier channel 0 is selected at the output multiplexer and is connected to MCH0. The seven other channels are hardwired to MCH1 through MCH7 on the rear connector.
Chapter 5 Calibration Connect the amplifier output to the DMM. Make sure that the DMM can achieve the accuracy and resolution you need. Adjust the output potentiometer of the desired channel until the output is 0 ± 3 mV. Set the DMM range to the smallest range that can measure ±6 mV. Set the amplifier gain to 1,000.
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Appendix A Specifications for SCXI-1120 Safety Designed in accordance with IEC 61010-1, UL3111-1, and CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 1010.1 for electrical measuring and test equipment. Approved at altitudes up to 2000 m Installation Category II Pollution Degree 2 SCXI-1120/D User Manual www.natinst.com...
Appendix A Specifications for SCXI-1120D Transfer Characteristics Nonlinearity ..........0.04% FSR Offset error RTI ........±(6 µV ±3 mV/gain) Gain error..........0.4% of reading typ 0.6% max Amplifier Characteristics Input impedance Power on..........1 MΩ Power off and overvoltaged.....500 kΩ Input bias current ........15 pA .........≥...
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Appendix A Specifications for SCXI-1120D Digital I/O Absolute maximum voltage input rating..........5.5 V with respect to DIG GND Digital input specifications (referenced to DIG GND): input logic high voltage .... 2 V min input logic low voltage....0.8 V max input current leakage ....
Technical Support Resources This appendix describes the comprehensive resources available to you in the Technical Support section of the National Instruments Web site and provides technical support telephone numbers for you to use if you have trouble connecting to our Web site or if you do not have internet access.
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If you have trouble connecting to our Web site, please contact your local National Instruments office or the source from which you purchased your National Instruments product(s) to obtain support. For telephone support in the United States, dial 512 795 8248. For...
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Glossary bandwidth Celsius CH#+ Positive Input Channel Number signal CH#– Negative Input Channel Number signal CHAN Channel Select bit Chassis bit CHSGND Chassis Ground signal cold-junction reference CLKEN Clock Enable bit CLKOUTEN Scan Clock Output Enable bit CLKSELECT Scan Clock Select bit Count bit D*/A Data/Address signal...
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Glossary kelvin LOAD* Load bit least significant bit meters megabytes of memory MCH#+ Positive Analog Output Channel Number signal MCH#– Negative Analog Output Channel Number signal multifunction I/O MISO Master-In-Slave-Out signal Module Number bit MOSI Master-Out-Slave-In signal most significant bit MTEMP Multiplexed Temperature Sensor signal multiplexed tempe...
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Glossary SCANCON Scanning Control signal SCANCONEN Scan Control Enable bit SCXI Signal Conditioning eXtensions for Instrumentation (bus) Software Developer's Kit seconds SERCLK Serial Clock signal SERDATIN Serial Data In signal SERDATOUT Serial Data Out signal Slot bit SLOT0SEL* Slot 0 Select signal Serial Peripheral Interface SPICLK Serial Peripheral Interface Clock signal...
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2-10 parts locator diagram, 2-2 documentation steps for configuring, 2-4 conventions used in manual, ix-x user-configurable jumpers, 2-3 National Instruments documentation, x removing SCXI module cover DTEMP signal (table), 3-4 (figure), 2-4 revision letter location (note), 2-3 Configuration Register, 4-4...
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See also configuration. National Instruments application software, hardware installation, 2-14 1-3 to 1-4 unpacking the SCXI-1120/D, 1-3 National Instruments Web support, B-1 to B-2 NI-DAQ driver software, 1-4 to 1-5 jumpers analog configuration, 2-8 to 2-13 online problem-solving and diagnostic...
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1-2 parallel mode, 4-10 revision letter location (note), 2-3 parts locator diagram, 2-2 software programming choices, 1-3 to 1-5 physical specifications National Instruments application SCXI-1120, A-3 software, 1-3 to 1-4 SCXI-1120/D, A-8 NI-DAQ driver software, 1-4 to 1-5 pin assignments...
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B-1 to B-2 selection, 2-8 temperature connection, direct, 2-10 settings (table), 2-9 temperature sensor connection, 3-7 Web support from National Instruments, theory of operation, 4-1 to 4-11 B-1 to B-2 analog and timing circuitry, 4-5 to 4-11 online problem-solving and diagnostic...