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connections and module configuration. They also explain in greater
detail how the module works and contain application hints.
• Your DAQ hardware documentation—This documentation has
detailed information about the DAQ hardware that plugs into or is
connected to your computer. Use this documentation for hardware
installation and configuration instructions, specification
information about your DAQ hardware, and application hints.
• Software documentation—You may have both application software
and NI-DAQ software documentation. National Instruments
application software includes ComponentWorks, LabVIEW,
®
LabWindows /CVI, Measure, and VirtualBench. After you set up
your hardware system, use either your application software
documentation or the NI-DAQ documentation to help you write
your application. If you have a large, 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
relevant pieces of the system. Consult these guides when you are
making your connections.
• SCXI Chassis Manual—If you are using SCXI, read this manual for
maintenance information on the chassis and installation
instructions.
The following documents contain information you may find helpful:
• DAQ-STC Technical Reference Manual
National Instruments Application Note 025, Field Wiring and Noise
•
Considerations for Analog Signals
• PCI Local Bus Specification Revision 2.0
The following National Instruments manual contains detailed
information for the register-level programmer:
• PCI E Series Register-Level Programmer Manual
This manual is available from National Instruments by request.
You should not need the register-level programmer manual if you
are using National Instruments driver or application software.
Using NI-DAQ, ComponentWorks, LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI,
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