National Instruments VXI-MIO Series - Manual (Page 12)

About This Manual
 National Instruments Corporation xiii VXI-MIO Series User Manual
National Instruments Documentation
The VXI-MIO Series User Manual is one piece of the documentation set
for your VXI-DAQ 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:
• 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.
• Your SCXI hardware 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.
• Your VXI-DAQ hardware user manuals—These manuals have
detailed information about the VXI-DAQ hardware that plugs into
or is connected to your system. Use these manuals for hardware
installation and configuration instructions, specification
information about your VXI-DAQ hardware, and application hints.
• Software documentation—You may have both application software
and driver software documentation. National Instruments
application software includes ComponentWorks, LabVIEW,
LabWindows

/CVI, Measure, and VirtualBench. National
Instruments driver software includes NI-DAQ and VXI plug&play
instrument drivers. After you set up your hardware system, use
either your application or driver software documentation to help
you write your application. If you have a large and 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 manuals—If you are using SCXI, read these manuals
for maintenance information on the chassis and installation
instructions.