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GETTING STARTED GUIDE
NI Switches
™
SCXI
Switch Modules
This document explains how to install, configure, and set up a National Instruments SCXI
switch module. Your NI SCXI switch module ships with the NI-SWITCH instrument driver,
which you can use to program the device.
This document contains information about the NI-DAQmx driver software, which you can
also use to program NI switch modules. Launch NI-DAQmx from the Start menu, or for
Windows 8, from NI Launcher.
Note The protection provided by your NI switch product can be impaired if used
in a manner not described in this document.
Related Information
Refer to the NI Switches Help for detailed information about features and programming
options for your NI switch product.
Contents
Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines...............................................................................2
Verifying the System Requirements.........................................................................................2
Verifying the Kit Contents........................................................................................................2
NI SCXI Required Items...................................................................................................2
Unpacking.................................................................................................................................3
Installing the Software..............................................................................................................3
Installing the Hardware.............................................................................................................4
Installation Procedure 1....................................................................................................6
Installation Procedure 2....................................................................................................7
Installation Procedure 3..................................................................................................12
Installation Procedure 4..................................................................................................13
Installation Procedure 5..................................................................................................14
Configuring the Hardware in MAX........................................................................................15
Connecting Signals to Switch Terminal Blocks.....................................................................16
Programming the NI Switch Product......................................................................................17
NI-SWITCH Examples...........................................................................................................17
Where to Go Next...................................................................................................................19
Appendix A: PXI Express Compatibility................................................................................19
Worldwide Support and Services............................................................................................20
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
™ SCXI Switch Modules This document explains how to install, configure, and set up a National Instruments SCXI switch module. Your NI SCXI switch module ships with the NI-SWITCH instrument driver, which you can use to program the device. This document contains information about the NI-DAQmx driver software, which you can also use to program NI switch modules. -
Page 2: Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines
SCXI switch module • NI -SWITCH driver software DVD • NI Switches Getting Started Guide for your NI SCXI switch module (this document) • Specifications document for you NI SCXI switch module • Read Me First: Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility... -
Page 3: Unpacking
When the installer completes, select Restart in the dialog box that asks if you want to restart, shut down, or restart later and remove the driver software DVD. NI Switches Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 3... -
Page 4: Installing The Hardware
An NI E or M Series device can control these switches when cabled to any 50-pin rear connector NI SCXI switch module in the same chassis. Alternately, you can install an NI E or M Series device that is not PXI Express compatible in the rightmost PXI slot of anNI PXI-1010/1011/1050/1052 chassis. - Page 5 NI SCXI-1600 To use this module with the listed controllers, set jumpers W2, W3, and W4 on the NI switch module to MIO. Refer to the NI SCXI-1160/1161 Jumpers Note to Users or the NI Switches Help for more information.
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Page 6: Installation Procedure 1
Installation Procedure 1 Install an NI SCXI switch module in an existing system. Refer to the following figure and complete the following steps to install an NI SCXI switch module in an existing system. PXI refers to a PXI switch controller that is not PXI Express compatible. -
Page 7: Installation Procedure 2
NI PXI-1010/1050 chassis with an NI PXI Express compatible switch controller in any slot of the chassis Refer to the following figure and complete the following steps to install an NI SCXI switch module. NI Switches Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 7... - Page 8 Note Ensure the chassis is still powered off before continuing to install your switch module. Set the chassis address switches to the OFF position. If you are using multiple SCXI chassis, ensure each chassis has a unique binary address. Note Earlier chassis use jumpers inside the chassis front panel instead of chassis address switches.
- Page 9 Notice that an NI E Series or M Series device can directly cable only to an NI SCXI switch module with a 50-pin rear connector. Figure 3. Cabling an NI E Series or M Series Device to an NI SCXI Switch Module 1. NI SCXI Switch Module with a 50-Pin Rear 4.
- Page 10 Power on the chassis. 10-Pin Rear Connector You must determine the number of pins on the rear connector of your NI SCXI switch module to choose the appropriate set of steps to cable the switch controller to the switch module.
- Page 11 SCXI-1359. 50-Pin Rear Connector You must determine the number of pins on the rear connector of your NI SCXI switch module to choose the appropriate set of steps to cable the switch controller to the switch module. Refer to the following figure and complete the following steps to cable the switch controller to your NI SCXI switch module with a 50-pin rear connector for the NI 4021/407x or NI PXI/PCI-4065.
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Page 12: Installation Procedure 3
PXI slot of the chassis. Note No cables are required to connect the switch module to the switch controller. Refer to the following figure and complete the following steps to install an NI SCXI switch module. Figure 6. NI Switch Controller in the Rightmost PXI Slot PXI-1011 1. -
Page 13: Installation Procedure 4
Refer to the NI Digital Multimeters Getting Started Guide if you are installing an NI 407x. Installation Procedure 4 Connect an NI USB switch controller/adapter directly to an NI SCXI switch module with a 10- pin rear connector. Refer to the following figure and complete the following steps to install an NI SCXI switch module and cable it to an NI USB switch controller Figure 7. -
Page 14: Installation Procedure 5
Screw the switch front panel to the chassis front panel mounting rail. Attach the NI USB-1359, included with the kit, to the rear of the NI SCXI switch module. Ensure that the 10-pin rear connector of the switch module connects to the black lower- right 10-pin rear connector of the NI USB-1359. -
Page 15: Configuring The Hardware In Max
Insert the switch module into the SCXI slot. Screw the switch front panel to the chassis front panel mounting rail. Connect one end of the USB cable to the NI SCXI-1600 and the other end to a USB hub or a USB port on a computer. -
Page 16: Connecting Signals To Switch Terminal Blocks
Launch MAX by navigating to Start»All Programs»National Instruments»NI MAX or by clicking the NI MAX desktop icon. Right-click Devices and Interfaces. Select Create New. In the Create New window, go to NI-DAQmx SCXI Chassis. Select the SCXI chassis you want to add. Configure the following settings: •... -
Page 17: Programming The Ni Switch Product
Examples demonstrate the functionality of the device and serve as programming models and building blocks for your own applications. The NI Example Finder is a utility available for some software applications that organizes examples into categories and allows you to easily NI Switches Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 17... - Page 18 ANSI C or Microsoft Locate examples in the <NIDocDir>\NI-SWITCH\examples Visual C/C++ directory, where is one of the following <NIDocDir> directories: • Windows XP— Documents and Settings\All Users\Documents\National Instruments • Windows 7/8/Vista— Users\Public\Documents \National Instruments 18 | NI Switches Getting Started Guide | ni.com...
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Page 19: Where To Go Next
A modified PXI module is a hybrid slot compatible PXI module where the top rear connector is replaced with a small connector. Refer to the following figure to determine if your NI switch product is hybrid-slot compatible. NI Switches Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 19... -
Page 20: Worldwide Support And Services
Refer to the PXI Systems Alliances for the defined modifications to incorporate PCI Express signaling into PXI. Worldwide Support and Services The National Instruments website is your complete resource for technical support. At ni.com/ support you have access to everything from troubleshooting and application development self- help resources to email and phone assistance from NI Application Engineers. - Page 21 National Instruments corporate headquarters is located at 11500 North Mopac Expressway, Austin, Texas, 78759-3504. National Instruments also has offices located around the world. For telephone support in the United States, create your service request at ni.com/support...
- Page 22 Other product and company names mentioned herein are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies. For patents covering National Instruments products/technology, refer to the appropriate location: Help»Patents in your software, the file on your media, or the National Instruments Patent Notice at .
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