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SCC Quick Start Guide
This document explains how to install and configure National Instruments Signal Conditioning
Components (SCC) modules with NI-DAQmx. SCC modules work with NI M Series, E Series, and
B Series DAQ devices. This document assumes you have already installed, configured, and tested your
NI application and driver software and the data acquisition (DAQ) device you will connect to the
SC-2345/2350 carrier. If you have not done so, refer to the DAQ Getting Started Guide included with
the DAQ device, available on the NI-DAQ CD, and from
Throughout this document, abbreviations containing X or XX are used to refer to families of related
device model numbers.
SCC-AIXX—refers to the SCC-AI01, SCC-AI02, SCC-AI03, SCC-AI04, SCC-AI05, SCC-AI06,
SCC-AI07, SCC-AI13, and SCC-AI14.
SCC-LPXX—refers to the SCC-LP01, SCC-LP02, SCC-LP03, and SCC-LP04.
SCC-SGXX—refers to the SCC-SG01, SCC-SG02, SCC-SG03, SCC-SG04, and SCC-SG24.
SCC-TC0X—refers to the SCC-TC01 and SCC-TC02.
SCC-XX—refers to any SCC module.
Step 1. Unpacking the Carrier and Modules
Remove the module from the package and inspect the module for loose components or any sign of
damage. Notify NI if the module appears damaged in any way. Do not install a damaged module into
the carrier.
For safety and compliance information, refer to the device documentation packaged with the device,
at
ni.com/manuals
The following symbols may be on the device:
This symbol denotes a caution, which advises you of precautions to take to avoid injury, data loss, or a
system crash. When this symbol is marked on the product, refer to the Read Me First: Safety and
Radio-Frequency Interference document, shipped with the product, for precautions to take.
When this symbol is marked on a product, it denotes a warning advising you to take precautions to avoid
electrical shock.
When this symbol is marked on a product, it denotes a component that may be hot. Touching a
component may result in bodily injury.
, or on NI-DAQmx CD that contains the device documentation.
before continuing.
ni.com/manuals
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- Page 1 Step 1. Unpacking the Carrier and Modules Remove the module from the package and inspect the module for loose components or any sign of damage. Notify NI if the module appears damaged in any way. Do not install a damaged module into the carrier.
- Page 2 Numbers 1 and 2 Phillips screwdrivers – Wire insulation strippers To install NI-DAQmx, refer to the DAQ Getting Started Guide. To install the SC-2345/2350 carrier, refer to the SC-2345/2350 Carrier User Manual. All NI documents are available at ni.com/manuals SCC Quick Start Guide...
- Page 3 Step 3. Cabling the SC-2345/2350 Carrier to the DAQ Device Caution Refer to the Read Me First: Safety and Radio-Frequency Interference document before removing equipment covers or connecting or disconnecting any signal wires. Follow proper ESD precautions to ensure you are grounded before installing the hardware. Verify that the DAQ device is installed in the computer.
- Page 4 BNC Panelette Screw Terminal Block Strain-Relief Panelette Power LEDs 10 Top Cover SCC Modules SCC-PWRXX 11 Cover Screws SCC Connector Block Socket Screw Terminals Figure 3. SC-2345 Carrier with Configurable Connectors (Rear Cabled) Installation Diagram SCC Quick Start Guide ni.com...
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Page 5: Procedure 1: Installing The Connectors And Panelettes
Cover Screws Strain-Relief Panelette SCC-PWRXX Top Cover Screw Terminal Block 10 BNC Panelette Screw Terminals 68-Pin Shielded Cable 11 SCC Connector Block Socket SCC Modules Power LEDs Figure 4. SC-2345 Carrier with Configurable Connectors (Side Cabled) Installation Diagram Step 4. Setting Up the SC-2345/SC-2350 Carrier The following section describes how to set up features common to both the SC-2345 and the SC-2350 carriers. -
Page 6: Procedure 2: Applying I/O Panelette Labels
I/O panelettes as shown in Figure 5. The label sheet has both printed labels and blank labels you can customize. You can use two labels on single-width I/O panelettes and three or more labels on wider panelettes. I/O Panelette Labels Figure 5. Installing I/O Panelette Labels SCC Quick Start Guide ni.com... -
Page 7: Step 5. Connecting The Signals
For information about sensors, refer to or Common Sensors in the Measurement ni.com/sensors Fundamentals section of the NI-DAQmx Help, which you can access from Start»All Programs» National Instruments»NI-DAQ»NI-DAQmx Help. For information about IEEE 1451.4 TEDS smart sensors, refer to ni.com/teds SC-2350: Connecting TEDS Sensors If you are using an IEEE P1451.4 Transducer Electronic Data Sheet-compatible smart sensor, complete... - Page 8 Screw Terminal Block Connector Block Sockets TEDS Screw Terminal TEDS Screw Terminal: RETURN Screw Terminal SCC Modules—Analog Output 10 TEDS Screw Terminal: DATA+ Screw Terminal SCC-PWRXX 11 Strain-Relief Panelette D-SUB Panelette Figure 8. SC-2350 Carrier Installation Diagram SCC Quick Start Guide ni.com...
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Page 9: Connecting Digital Signals (Optional)
Connecting Digital Signals (Optional) The SC-2345/2350 has a 42-position, triple-row screw-terminal block for connecting to DAQ device digital signals. Depending on the DAQ device you are using, you can connect the terminal block to various digital signals. Refer to Figure 9 for signals of E, B, or M Series Connector 0. The SC-2345 Quick Reference Label identifies the location of each signal on the terminal rows A to C. -
Page 10: Measurement Type
Table 2. SCC Modules: Icon, Label Color, and Measurement Type Label Measurement SCC Module Icon Color Type SCC-ACC01 Blue Analog Input INPUT SCC-AIXX Blue Analog Input SCC-A10 Blue Analog Input ÷10 SCC-CI20 Blue Analog Input SCC-FV01 Blue Analog Input 0–100Hz SCC-LPXX Blue Analog Input SCC Quick Start Guide ni.com... - Page 11 Table 2. SCC Modules: Icon, Label Color, and Measurement Type (Continued) Label Measurement SCC Module Icon Color Type SCC-RTD01 Blue Analog Input SCC-SG Refer to the SCC-SG Series Strain Gage Modules Blue Analog Input User Guide. SCC-TC0X Blue Analog Input SCC-FT01 Analog Input, Analog Output,...
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Page 12: Sc-2345 Carrier Considerations
Digital I/O Counter/Timer Analog Input J9-16 J9-16 J19-20 Socket (Optional) Socket (Optional) Socket Yellow *Analog Output is not available on AI E Series boards Figure 11. SCC Module Configurations by Socket, Function Classification, and Color Code SCC Quick Start Guide ni.com... -
Page 13: Sc-2345 Carrier Diagrams
SC-2345 Carrier Diagrams Figures 12, 13, and 14 show diagrams of the three types of SC-2345 carriers. SCC Socket Screw-Terminal Block SCC Socket Reference Designator 10 Grounding Terminal Lug SCC Key Slot 11 Assembly Number Serial Number Power LEDs Figure 12. SC-2345 Carrier Diagram ©... - Page 14 Figure 13. SC-2345 with Configurable Connectors (Rear Cabled) Carrier Diagram SCC Socket Reference Designator Assembly Number Power LEDs SCC Socket Serial Number SCC Key Slot 10 J21 Screw-Terminal Block Figure 14. SC-2345 with Configurable Connectors (Side Cabled) Carrier Diagram SCC Quick Start Guide ni.com...
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Page 15: Sc-2350 Carrier Considerations
SC-2350 Carrier Considerations The SC-2350 has integrated software support for Transducer Electronic Data Sheet (TEDS) sensors. For more information about using TEDS with SCC modules, refer to the SC-2345/2350 Carrier User Manual. The SC-2350 carrier has 16 channels of analog input sockets, J1 to J8, in one row of eight sockets. You can use any analog input SCC module in a single-stage analog input configuration. -
Page 16: Step 6. Installing The Modules
AI 3 and the signal on the other channel is routed to AI 11. Refer to the SCC user guide to confirm signal names. Right-click the device name in MAX to see the device pin assignments (pinouts) are in the NI-DAQmx Device Terminals Help in the Measurement & Automation Explorer Help. Also pinouts for NI-DAQmx, are accessible from Help»HelpTopics»NI-DAQmx»MAX Help for NI-DAQmx. - Page 17 Single-Stage Analog Input Analog SCC Plugged into J9 Dual-Stage Analog Input First Stage J9 Connector Block (SCC Module Not Installed) Second Stage Analog SCC Plugged into J1 Do Not Connect Any Signals to the Second-Stage SCC SC-2345 Carrier Figure 16. Single- and Dual-Stage Analog Input SCC Configuration for SC-2345 Connector Block Socket Table 3 shows all the analog input SCC modules that you can configure on the SC-2345 carrier and whether the modules support single-stage, dual-stage, or both configurations.
- Page 18 Plug the SCC-CTR01 general purpose counter timer module into socket J19 or J20 of the SC-2345. Socket J19 connects to the DAQ device general-purpose counter timer channel 0. Socket J20 connects to general purpose counter timer channel 1. SCC Quick Start Guide ni.com...
- Page 19 Step 7. Configuring the SC-2345/2350 You can use the SC-2350 only with NI-DAQmx 7.2 or later; you can use the SC-2345 with NI-DAQmx 7.0 or later. Double-click the Measurement & Automation icon on the desktop to open MAX. Open Devices and Interfaces then expand NI-DAQmx Devices. If the device does not automatically appear, press <F5>...
- Page 20 Figure 19. SC-2345 Connector Block Configuration Window SCC Quick Start Guide ni.com...
- Page 21 Figure 20. SC-2350 Configuration Window Note Configuring the SCC system using MAX automatically sets the analog input mode of the DAQ device to NRSE. Step 8. Configuring the SCC Modules Complete the following steps to configure the SCC modules: Specify the SCC Carrier Type. The location of the SCC sockets change depending on the SCC carrier type.
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Page 22: Sc-2350: Configuring Teds
If the module name does not appear in the list, either the module is not allowed in that location or you do not have the current version of NI-DAQ. If you do not have the current version of NI-DAQ, download it from ni.com/downloads... - Page 23 Table 4. SCC Module and Corresponding NI-DAQmx Measurement Type Recommended NI-DAQmx Recommended SCC Module Measurement Type Parameter Settings SCC-ACC01 Analog Input»Accelerometer Current Excitation Value = 4 mA, Excitation Source = Internal Sensitivity = # SCC-AI01 Analog Input»Voltage Max/Min = ±42 V SCC-AI02 Analog Input»Voltage...
- Page 24 Table 4. SCC Module and Corresponding NI-DAQmx Measurement Type (Continued) Recommended NI-DAQmx Recommended SCC Module Measurement Type Parameter Settings SCC-SG01 Analog Input»Strain Gage Strain Configuration = Quarter Bridge I Gage Resistance = 120 Ω Gage Factor = # SCC-SG02 Analog Input»Strain Gage Strain Configuration = Quarter Bridge I Gage Resistance = 350 Ω...
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Page 25: Using The Device In An Application
Refer to for documents about troubleshooting common installation and programming ni.com/kb problems and for answering frequently asked questions about NI products. • If you think you have damaged your device and need to return your National Instruments hardware for repair or device calibration, refer to... - Page 26 National Instruments, NI, ni.com, and LabVIEW are trademarks of National Instruments Corporation. Refer to the Terms of Use section on ni.com/legal for more information about National Instruments trademarks. Other product and company names mentioned herein are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies. For patents covering National Instruments products, refer to the appropriate location: Help»Patents in your software, the patents.txt file on your CD, or...
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