National Instruments AT-MIO/AI E Series User Manual page 12

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The indicates that the text following it applies only to specific
AT E Series boards.
Angle brackets containing numbers separated by an ellipsis represent a
range of values associated with a bit, port, or signal name (for example,
ACH<0..7> stands for ACH0 through ACH7).
Abbreviations, acronyms, metric prefixes, mnemonics, symbols, and
terms are listed in the Glossary at the end of this manual.
The AT-MIO/AI E Series User Manual is one piece of the documentation
set for your DAQ system. You could have any of several types of
manuals depending on the hardware and software in your system. Use
the manuals you have 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 documentation—Examples of software documentation
you may have are the LabVIEW and LabWindows /CVI
documentation sets and the NI-DAQ documentation. After you set
up your hardware system, use either the application software
(LabVIEW or LabWindows/CVI) or the NI-DAQ documentation to
help you write your application. If you have a large and
complicated system, it is worthwhile to look through the software
documentation 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. They explain how to physically connect the
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AT-MIO/AI E Series User Manual