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About This Manual This manual describes the electrical and mechanical aspects of the SCXI-1163 and contains information concerning its operation and programming. The SCXI-1163 is a member of the National Instruments Signal Conditioning eXtensions for Instrumentation (SCXI) Series modules for the National Instruments data acquisition plug-in boards. This module provides 32 isolated digital outputs configured in ports of four channels.
MC-DIO-32F, NB-DIO-24, NB-DIO-32F, NB-DIO-96, PC-DIO-24, and PC-DIO-96 digital I/O data acquisition boards unless otherwise noted. DIO-type board DIO-type board refers to National Instruments data acquisition boards that have only digital inputs and outputs. These boards include the DIO-24, DIO-32F, and DIO-96 boards unless otherwise noted.
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The SCXI-1163 operates with full functionality with National Instruments MIO boards; Lab-NB, Lab-PC, Lab-PC+, Lab-LC, and PC-LPM-16 boards; and with the DIO-24, DIO-32F, and DIO-96 boards. You can also use the SCXI-1163 with other systems that comply with the specifications given in Chapter 2, Configuration and Installation.
This manual contains complete instructions for directly programming the SCXI-1163. You can order separate software packages for controlling the SCXI-1163 from National Instruments. When you combine the PC, AT, and MC data acquisition boards with the SCXI-1163, you can use LabVIEW for Windows or LabWindows for DOS. LabVIEW and LabWindows are innovative program development software packages for data acquisition and control applications.
Chapter 1 You can also use the SCXI-1163, combined with the NB Series data acquisition boards, with NI-DAQ software for Macintosh. NI-DAQ software for Macintosh, which is shipped with all National Instruments Macintosh data acquisition boards, comes with language interfaces for MPW C, THINK C, Pascal, and Microsoft QuickBASIC.
• ERNI Components, Inc. (part number 033-273) The mating connector for the SCXI-1163 front connector is a special 48-pin reversed DIN C female connector. National Instruments uses a polarized and keyed connector to prevent inadvertent upside-down connection to the SCXI-1163. The manufacturer part number National Instruments uses for this mating connector is as follows: •...
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Chapter 2 The SCXI-1163 can accept data in two forms–serial and parallel. Serial data is transferred across the SCXIbus using the Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) protocol. Using serial communication, one data acquisition board that is cabled to one SCXI module in an SCXI system can control the digital communication for all the boards in the system.
• User-configurable jumpers Jumpers W2 and W3 select whether the SCXI-1163 is to be connected to a DIO-type board or to an MIO-type board. If you are controlling the SCXI-1163 module via the SCXI backplane, the position of these jumpers is irrelevant.
SCXI-1163 module. The SCXI-1163 has two jumpers, W2 and W3, that indicate to the module what type of data acquisition board is to be connected to the module rear signal connector. The SCXI-1163 also has two jumpers, W4 and W5, for communication between the data acquisition board and the SCXIbus.
When using a single chassis, set jumper W4 to position A on the SCXI-1163 that is connected to the data acquisition board and set jumper W5 to DIO or MIO. In this setting, the module drives MISO to SERDATOUT and connects the necessary pullup resistor to the SERDATOUT line.
1. Turn off the computer that contains the data acquisition board or disconnect the computer from your SCXI chassis. 2. Turn off the SCXI chassis. Do not insert the SCXI-1163 into a chassis that is turned on. 3. Insert the SCXI-1163 into the board guides. Gently guide the module into the back of the slot until the connectors make good contact.
B17, A17 A13, B13, Out<16..19> A14, B14 A9, B9, A10, Out<20..23> A5, B5, Out<24..27> A6, B6 SCXI-1163 User Manual Description Port 0 outputs Port 0 power Port 0 ground Port 1 outputs Port 1 power Port 1 ground Port 2 outputs...
A1, B1, A2, Out<28..31> The SCXI-1163 consists of eight ports of four optically isolated digital outputs. Each port of outputs has a separate connection for a +5 V power supply (Vcc) and for a ground (GND) for that port. Digital logic powered by the port Vccs and referenced to the port grounds drives the outputs of each port;...
Connections, including power signals to ground and vice versa, that exceed any of the maximum signal ratings on the SCXI-1163 can damage any or all of the boards connected to the SCXI chassis, the host computer, and the SCXI-1163 module.
To connect the terminal block to the SCXI-1163 front connector, follow these steps: 1. Connect the SCXI-1163 front connector to its mating connector on the terminal block. 2. Make sure that the SCXI-1163 top and bottom thumbscrews do not obstruct the rear panel of the terminal block.
11, 9, 7, 5, 3, 1, 48, 46, 44, 42, 40, 38, 36, 34 SCXI-1163 User Manual Description Digital Ground – Supplies the reference for data acquisition board digital signals and is tied to the module digital ground. Pin 50 is for DIO-type boards.
Pin 24 or 50 is the digital ground reference for the data acquisition board digital signals and is tied to the module digital ground. Pins 24 and 50 are not tied together. Pin 24 is for MIO-type boards when SCXI-1163 jumpers W2 and W3 are in the MIO position.
When you configure the SCXI-1163 for an MIO-type board, the digital I/O signals of the SCXI-1163 match the digital I/O lines of the MIO board. When you use the SCXI-1163 with an SCXI-1341, SCXI-1342, or SCXI-1344 cable assembly, the SCXI-1163 signals match the digital lines of the Lab-NB/Lab-PC/Lab-PC+ boards, the PC-LPM-16 board, and the Lab-LC board, respectively.
After you select the module slot as previously described, each write or read cycle to the module requires you to write first to the Address Handler, then to the register of interest. SCXI-1163 User Manual is a specification of the...
After the Address Handler has been written to, an address line of a register has been asserted. At that stage you can write to the SCXI-1163 Data Register and read from its Module ID Register or Status Registers using the following protocols. The contents of the Module ID Register are reinitialized by deasserting Slot-Select.
Slot 0 Slot-Select Register. 5. If you are not selecting another slot, write zero to the Slot 0 Slot-Select Register. Figure 2-8 illustrates a write to the SCXI-1163 Data Register of the binary pattern: 10000011 00001111 00000000 00000000...
4. Pull low to deassert the SS* line and establish conditions for writing a new slot-select number to the Slot 0 Slot-Select Register. 5. If you are not selecting another slot, write zero to the Slot 0 Slot-Select Register. Figure 2-9 illustrates a read of the SCXI-1163 Module ID Register. SLOT0SEL* DAQD*/A...
4. Pull low to deassert the SS* line and establish conditions for writing a new slot-select number to the Slot 0 Slot-Select Register. 5. If you are not selecting another slot, write zero to the Slot 0 Slot-Select Register. Figure 2-10 illustrates a read of an SCXI-1163 Status Register. SLOT0SEL* DAQD*/A...
Chapter 3 Theory of Operation This chapter contains a functional overview of the SCXI-1163 module and explains the operation of each functional unit making up the SCXI-1163. Functional Overview The block diagram in Figure 3-1 shows the key functional components of the SCXI-1163.
SERCLK SERDATOUT When the primary mode of operation is jumper configured to serial mode, the SCXI-1163 module converts the data acquisition board signals to open-collector signals on the backplane of the SCXI chassis. For the data acquisition board to talk to a slot, the board must first assert the SS* for that slot.
For additional descriptions of primary and output modes of operation, see Chapter 4, Register Descriptions. Register Circuitry Figure 3-4 diagrams the SCXI-1163 register circuitry. Serial Data In Address Handler Digital Control Signals Ouput Mode...
Optically Isolated Output Channels The SCXI-1163 consists of eight ports of four optically isolated digital outputs. Each port of outputs has an isolated connection for the Vcc and ground. The outputs of each port are referenced to their particular grounds and powered by their particular Vccs;...
Vcc for that port. Figure 3-5. SCXI-1163 Digital Output Diagram Note: It is important to notice that this module has no access to the analog backplane; this protects the backplane from faults when high voltages are available at the module outputs.
SCXI-1163. The Data Register is a 32-bit write-only register that controls the output states on the SCXI-1163. The Status registers are 1-bit registers that indicate the mode of operation of the module–serial, parallel, or serial override. The Parking Register is a dummy register located at address FFFF.
You must write to the Address Handler at the beginning of each write to or read from the SCXI-1163. Write the address of the register of interest to this handler, which in turn enables the register. This register is two bytes long and contains the address of the register to be read from or written to.
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Chapter 4 Module ID Register The Module ID register contains the 4-byte module ID code for the SCXI-1163. This code number is read on the MISO line whenever the Module ID register is accessed. The bytes appear least significant byte first. Within each byte, data is sent out MSB first. Additional data transfers result in all zeros being sent on the MISO line.
Register Descriptions Data Register The Data Register contains 32 bits that control the state of each output of the SCXI-1163. Whenever the Data Register is selected by the Address Handler, the Data Register shifts in the data present on the MOSI line, bit 31 first, and then latches the data when deselected. At power up or at reset, the Data Register contains all logic highs.
CHS3 CHS2 CHS1 Name 15-9 CHS<4..0> SL<3..0> SCXI-1163 User Manual CHS0 Description Don't care bits – Unused. Chassis Bit 4 through 0 – Determine which chassis is selected. On the SCXI-1000 chassis, these are don't care bits. Slot Bit 3 through 0 – Determine which slot in the selected chassis is selected.
Chapter 5 Programming This chapter contains a functional programming description of the SCXI-1163 and Slot 0. Note: If you plan to use a programming software package such as NI-DAQ, LabWindows, or LabVIEW with your SCXI-1163 board, you do not need to read this chapter.
Programming Table 5-1. SCXIbus to SCXI-1163 Rear Signal Connector to Data Acquisition Board MOSI SERDATIN D*/A DAQD*/A INTR* SLOT0SEL* SPICLK SERCLK MISO SERDATOUT Register Selection and Write Procedure 1. Select the slot of the module to be written to. Initial conditions: SERDATIN = X.
Diagram. Initialization The SCXI-1163 powers up with its Data Register set to logic ones and with the output mode of operation the same as the jumper-set primary mode of operation. If you reset the chassis, the Data Register resets to logic ones, and the output mode reverts to the primary mode of operation.
Address Handler Example 1 You want to set all the outputs to their logic high state on an SCXI-1163 in Slot 1 of an SCXI-1000 chassis. The SCXI-1163 is directly cabled to a data acquisition board and has the primary mode of operation set to serial.
You have a multiple-chassis system with an SCXI-1163 in Slots 4 and 8 of Chassis 1, and another SCXI-1163 in Slot 11 of Chassis 2. The SCXI-1163 in Slot 8 of Chassis 1 is configured for a primary mode of operation of parallel, but you have been writing to it in serial by using address 0001 to access the Data Register.
Appendix A Specifications This appendix lists the specifications for the SCXI-1163. These are typical at 25 C and 50% humidity unless otherwise stated. The operating temperature range is 0 to 50 C. Digital Outputs Power requirements (per port) Supply voltage...
Appendix B Rear Signal Connector This appendix describes the pinout and signal names for the SCXI-1163 50-pin rear signal connector, including a description of each connection. Figure B-1A shows the pin assignments for the SCXI-1163 rear signal connector configured for serial communication.
SCXI-1163 Front Connector Number Figure D-1. SCXI-1163 Front Connector Pin Assignment SCXI-1163 User Manual Signal Column Signal Name Name Out 0 Out 1 Out 2 Out 3 Out 4 Out 5 Out 6 Out 7 Out 8 Out 9 Out 10...
Appendix E SCXI-1163 Cabling This appendix describes how to use and install the hardware accessories for the SCXI-1163: • SCXI-1340 cable assembly • SCXI-1341 Lab-NB, Lab-PC, and Lab-PC+ cable assembly • SCXI-1344 Lab-LC cable assembly • SCXI-1342 PC-LPM-16 cable assembly •...
The SCXI-1340 rear panel gives the module and the chassis both mechanical and electrical shielding. Table E-1 lists the pin equivalences of the MIO-16 and DIO-24 boards and the SCXI-1163. Table E-1. SCXI-1163 and Board Pinout Equivalences SCXI-1163 Rear Signal Connector...
SCXI-1341 and SCXI-1344 pin translations. Table E-2. SCXI-1341 and SCXI-1344 Pin Translations Lab Board Pin Lab Board Signal 13, 50 All other pins of the Lab board pinout are not sent to the SCXI-1163 rear signal connector. SCXI-1163 User Manual SCXI-1163 Pin ACH0 ACH1...
PC-LPM-16 Pin PC-LPM-16 Signal 19, 50 All other pins of the PC-LPM-16 pinout are not sent to the SCXI-1163 rear signal connector. SCXI-1342 Installation Follow these steps to install the SCXI-1342: 1. Make sure that the computer and the SCXI chassis are turned off.
SCXIbus via serial communication or to provide parallel inputs to the module. You can either connect the positions 1 through 50 connector of the NB5 cable directly to the SCXI-1163, or use an SCXI-1351 between the SCXI-1163 and the NB5 cable. The SCXI-1163 does not use positions 51 through 100 of the NB5 cable for serial communication;...
Appendix E Table E-4. SCXI-1163 and DIO-96, AT-MIO-16D, and AT-MIO-64F-5 Board SCXI-1163 Rear Signal Connector Serial DIG GND All other pins are not connected on the SCXI-1163. SCXI-1351 and NB5 Cable Installation Follow these steps to install the SCXI-1351: 1. Make sure that the computer and the SCXI chassis are turned off.
DIO-32F board to the adapter board. The adapter board converts the signals from the DIO-32F I/O connector to a format compatible with the SCXI-1163 rear signal connector pinout. The adapter board also has an additional male breakout connector that provides the unmodified DIO-32F signals for use with an SCXI-1180 feedthrough panel or SCXI-1181 breadboard module.
5. Tighten the large strain relief screws to secure the wires. 6. Snap the cover back in place. 7. Reinsert the rear grounding screw. The terminal block is now ready to be connected to the front panel connector. SCXI-1163 User Manual Ribbon Cable to Rear and Breakout Connectors...
Check the installation. Multiple-Chassis Connections for the SCXI-1163 The SCXI-1163 can operate in a multiple-chassis system with the DIO-24, DIO-96, and the MIO boards. A multiple-chassis system can consist of up to eight SCXI-1001 chassis controlled by the same data acquisition board. Notice that you cannot use the SCXI-1000 in a multiple-chassis system.
5. Plug the SCXI-1350 into the back of the SCXI module in the first chassis so that the module rear connector mates with the front connector on the SCXI-1350. When you are connecting to an SCXI-1163, be sure to set the jumpers for either a DIO-type or an MIO-type board as appropriate.
4. Plug the adapter board front connector into the module rear signal connector. A corner of the adapter board will enter the upper board guide of the chassis. 5. Screw the rear panel to the threaded strips in the rear of the chassis. SCXI-1163 User Manual SCXI-1163 Use Serial...
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3-7 cabling custom cables, optional, 1-3 to 1-4 DIO-96, AT-MIO-16D, and AT-MIO-64F-5 board connection SCXI-1163 and board pinout equivalences, E-8 to E-9 SCXI-1351 and NB5 cable assembly, E-7 SCXI-1351 and NB5 installation, E-9 to E-10 multiple-chassis connections,...
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2-11 GND signal front connector, 2-10, 2-11, D-3, D-4 rear signal connector, 2-16, B-3 hazardous voltage warnings SCXI-1163 module, 2-3 to 2-4, 2-8 SCXI-1326 terminal block, 2-11, 2-12 In<0..31> signal, rear signal connector, 2-16, B-3 installation hardware installation, 2-8...
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SCXI-1351 one-slot cable extender, E-16 unpacking the SCXI-1163 module, 1-4 interface and routing circuitry, 3-4 to 3-5 INTR* signal, SCXIbus connector, 3-3, CHA3 jumper configuration. See also module configuration; signal connections. configuration for DIO-type and MIO- type boards, 2-7 jumper W4, 2-5, 2-6...
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2-18 SCXI-1163, DIO-96, AT-MIO-16D, and AT-MIO-64F-5 board equivalences, E-8 to E-9 SCXI-1163, MIO-16, and DIO-24 board pinout equivalences, E-2 SCXIbus connector to rear signal connector, 3-4 SCXIbus to rear signal connector to data...
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5-2 to 5-3 register writes, 5-1 to 5-3 SCXIbus to SCXI-1163 rear signal connector pin equivalents, 5-2 SCXI-1163 registers, 4-1 to 4-6 Slot-Select Register, 4-8 Status Register description, 4-5 jumper connections, 2-6 reading from Status Register, 2-24...
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3-4 pin assignments, 3-2 signal descriptions, 3-3 to 3-4 timing requirements and communication protocol. See communication signals. unpacking the SCXI-1163 module, 1-4 V+ signal, 3-3, C-3 Vcc signals, front connector, 2-10, 2-11, D-3, D-4 voltage, hazardous. See hazardous voltage warnings.
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