National Instruments SCXI-1127 - Manual (Page 32)

Chapter 1 Installing and Configuring the SCXI-1127/1128
SCXI-1127/1128 User Manual 1-22 ni.com
Note For the system to function properly, it must be controlled by a DAQ device or
NI 4021 switch controller, or be a 2000 Series SCXI chassis.
Configuring and Self-Test
Run Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) to configure and test
your SCXI-1127/1128. If you need help during the configuration process,
open the Measurement & Automation Help file by selecting Help»Help
Topics.
1. Run MAX by double-clicking the icon on your desktop.
2. To add a new chassis, right-click Devices and Interfaces and select
Create New. Select the appropriate chassis from the list box and click
Finish.
3. Configure the chassis by selecting the Chassis ID. The chassis ID is an
arbitrary number that you choose for use by the software to uniquely
specify the chassis.
4. Select the Chassis Address (refer to your SCXI Chassis User Manual
for further information).
For the SCXI-2000, you also need to select the Baud Rate and COM
Port.
You now have the choice of auto-detecting your modules or manually
adding them depending on your application. If you are using an MIO or
DIO DAQ device, you can either auto-detect or manually add the modules.
If you are using a DMM, you must manually add the modules.
Auto-Detecting Modules
If you selected auto-detect and the chassis is not an SCXI-2000 remote
chassis, you must have your chassis connected to your DAQ device.
1. Click Next.
2. Select your communication path, except in the case of the SCXI-2000,
and click Next.
3. Select the module cabled to your communication path, except in the
case of the SCXI-2000, and click Finish.
Your SCXI chassis and SCXI-1127/1128 modules are now configured in
the software with your modules. To configure the properties for a particular
module, perform the following steps:
1. Display the list of Devices and Interfaces by clicking the + next to the
Devices and Interfaces icon.