National Instruments Module SCXI-1503 - Manual (Page 10)

Chapter 1 About the SCXI-1503
SCXI-1503 User Manual 1-2 ni.com
– One of the following:
• SCXI-1600
• E/M Series DAQ device
– Computer
– Cabling, cable adapter, and sensors as required for your
application
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Software
– NI-DAQ 8.1 or later
– Application software, such as LabVIEW, LabWindows ™ /CVI ™ ,
Measurement Studio, or other programming environments
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Documentation
– Read Me First: Safety and Radio-Frequency Interference
– DAQ Getting Started Guide
– SCXI Quick Start Guide
– SCXI-1503 User Manual
– Terminal block installation guide
– Documentation for your software
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Tools
– Wire cutter
– Wire stripper
– Flathead screwdriver
– Phillips screwdriver
National Instruments Documentation
The SCXI-1503 User Manual is one piece of the documentation set for data
acquisition (DAQ) systems. You could have any of several types of
manuals depending on the hardware and software in the system. Use the
manuals you have as follows:
• The SCXI Quick Start Guide—This document contains a quick
overview for setting up an SCXI chassis, installing SCXI modules and
terminal blocks, and attaching sensors. It also describes setting up the
SCXI system in MAX.