National Instruments SCXI-1125 User Manual
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USER GUIDE
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Contents
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, National Instruments
, NI
herein are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies.
371110A-01
SCXI -1125
E
XECUTIVE
Introduction ............................................................................................. 2
What Is Calibration? ........................................................................ 2
Why Should You Calibrate? ............................................................ 2
How Often Should You Calibrate? .................................................. 2
Equipment and Other Test Requirements ............................................... 3
Test Equipment ................................................................................ 3
Connectors ................................................................................ 3
Documentation................................................................................. 4
Software ........................................................................................... 4
Test Conditions ................................................................................ 5
Calibration Procedures ............................................................................ 5
Setting Up Your Module for Calibration ......................................... 5
Running the Calibration Executive Procedure................................. 7
Technical Support Resources.................................................................. 9
NI Web Support ............................................................................... 9
Worldwide Support.......................................................................... 9
, ni.com
, and SCXI
are trademarks of National Instruments Corporation. Product and company names mentioned
Copyright © 2001 National Instruments Corp. All rights reserved.
WITH
March 2001

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Summary of Contents for National Instruments SCXI-1125

  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    , National Instruments , NI , ni.com , and SCXI are trademarks of National Instruments Corporation. Product and company names mentioned herein are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies. 371110A-01 Copyright © 2001 National Instruments Corp. All rights reserved.
  • Page 2: Introduction

    Introduction This document contains information and step-by-step instructions for loading and running a calibration procedure for the SCXI-1125 module using Calibration Executive. What Is Calibration? Calibration consists of verifying the measurement accuracy of a module and adjusting for any measurement error.
  • Page 3: Equipment And Other Test Requirements

    If you do not have custom connection hardware, you may need the following connectors: • Terminal block such as the National Instruments SCXI-1320, SCXI-1327, or SCXI-1328 • SCXI-1349 shielded cable assembly, which includes an SH68-68-EP shielded cable and a cable adapter.
  • Page 4: Documentation

    • SCXI Quick Start Guide • SCXI-1125 User Manual You can download these documents from the National Instruments Web site ni.com/manuals Software Complete the following steps to install Calibration Executive: Make sure that your computer and monitor are powered on and that you have installed Windows 2000/NT/Me/9x.
  • Page 5: Test Conditions

    To make sure your module is ready for calibration, refer to Figure 1 as you perform the following steps: Install the SCXI-1125 in slot 1 of the SCXI chassis. Install the E Series DAQ device in your host computer. Connect a 68-to-68-pin cable between the SCXI module and the E Series DAQ device installed in your host computer via the SCXI-1349 cable adapter.
  • Page 6 Figure 1. Connecting an SCXI Module to an E Series DAQ Device and a Terminal Block Note Refer to Getting Started with SCXI, DAQ Quick Start Guide, and SCXI Quick Start Guide if you need additional configuration information. Calibrating the SCXI-1125 with Calibration Executive ni.com...
  • Page 7: Connecting Your Calibrator, Dmm, And Scxi Module

    DMM, and the SCXI module. The first connections are as follows: Connect all negative inputs of each SCXI-1125 channel together on the SCXI-1320, SCXI-1327, or SCXI-1328 terminal block. Connect all positive inputs of each channel together on the terminal block.
  • Page 8 Your calibration report appears as a printable HTML file. You have completed calibrating your SCXI-1125 module with Calibration Executive. Note If your SCXI-1125 module fails after calibration, return the module to National Instruments for repair or replacement. Calibrating the SCXI-1125 with Calibration Executive ni.com...
  • Page 9: Technical Support Resources

    Technical Support Resources NI Web Support National Instruments Web support is your first stop for help in solving installation, configuration, and application problems and questions. Online problem-solving and diagnostic resources include frequently asked questions, knowledge bases, product-specific troubleshooting wizards, manuals, drivers, software updates, and more. Web support is available through the Technical Support section of ni.com...

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