National Instruments SCXI-1190/1191 User Manual

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Chapter 1

Installing and Configuring the SCXI-119X

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c.

Click the + next to your SCXI chassis to show all the SCXI
modules.

d.

Right-click on the module that is connected to your DAQ device
or computer-based instrument and select Properties.

e.

Change the Connected to selection from None to Connected to:
Device x
.

2.

If you get the warning message

Failed

to find

followed by the

module codes and the message

Unable to communicate with

chassis

, take the following troubleshooting actions:

a.

Make sure that the SCXI chassis is powered on.

b.

Make sure the cable between the SCXI chassis and DAQ device or
computer-based instrument is properly connected.

c.

Inspect the cable and the connectors for any bent pins.

d.

Make sure you are using the correct National Instruments cable
assembly.

e.

Test your DAQ device or computer-based instrument to verify it is
working properly. See your DAQ device or computer-based
instrument user manual for more information.

3.

If you get the warning message

Failed to find

, followed by

module codes and then the message

Instead found: module with

ID 0Xxx

, return to the

Connecting the SCXI-119X to a DAQ Device

or Computer-Based Instrument

section and make sure the correct

module is in the specified slot. Delete the incorrect module as
described in the

Removing the SCXI-119X from an SCXI Chassis

section and then add the correct module as described in the

Manually

Adding Modules

section.

4.

If you get the warning message

Failed to find

, followed by a

module code and then the message

Slot x is empty

, check to see

if the configured module is installed in the specified slot. If not, install
the module by referring to the

Installing the Hardware

section. If the

module is installed in the correct slot, turn off the chassis, remove the
module as specified in the

Removing the SCXI-119X from an SCXI

Chassis

section, and verify that no connector pins are bent on the rear

signal connector. Reinstall the module, ensuring the module is fully
inserted and properly aligned in the slot.

5.

After checking the preceding items, return to the

Self-Test Verification

section and retest your SCXI chassis.

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