National instruments documentation – National Instruments DAQCard-1200 User Manual
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About This Manual
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The
is one piece of the documentation set
for your data acquisition system. You could have any of several types of
manuals, depending on the hardware and software in your system. Use the
manuals you have as follows:
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Getting Started with SCXI—If you are using SCXI, this is the first
manual you should read. It gives an overview of the SCXI system and
contains the most commonly needed information for the modules,
chassis, and software.
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Your SCXI user manuals—If you are using SCXI, read these manuals
next for detailed information about signal connections and module
configuration. They also explain in greater detail how the module
works and contain application hints.
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Your DAQ board user manuals—These manuals have detailed
information about the DAQ hardware that plugs into or is connected
to your computer. Use these manuals for hardware installation and
configuration instructions, specification information about your DAQ
hardware, and application hints.
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Software manuals—Examples of software manuals you may have are
the LabVIEW and LabWindows/CVI manual sets and the NI-DAQ
manuals. After you set up your hardware system, use either the
application software (LabVIEW or LabWindows/CVI) manuals or the
NI-DAQ manuals to help you write your application. If you have a
large and complicated system, it is worthwhile to look through the
software manuals before you configure your hardware.
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Accessory 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.
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SCXI chassis manuals—If you are using SCXI, read these manuals for
maintenance information on the chassis and installation instructions.