National Instruments SCXI -1122 - Manual (Page 10)

About This Manual
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The National Instruments Documentation Set
The SCXI-1122 User Manual is one piece of the documentation set for your SCXI system. You
should have six types of manuals. Use these different types of manuals as follows:
• Getting Started with 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 module user manuals–These manuals contain detailed information about signals
connections and module configuration. They also explain in greater detail how the module
works and application hints.
• Your DAQ board user manuals–These manuals have detailed information about the DAQ
board that plugs into your computer. Use these manuals for board installation and
configuration instructions, specification information about your DAQ board, and application
hints.
• Software manuals–Examples of software manuals you might have are the LabVIEW and
LabWindows
® manual sets and the NI-DAQ manuals. After you have set up your hardware
system, use either the application software (LabVIEW or LabWindows) 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.
• Accessory manuals–These are the terminal block and cable assembly installation guides.
They explain how to physically connect the relevant pieces of the system together. Consult
these when you are making your connections.
• SCXI chassis manuals–These manuals contain maintenance information on the chassis,
installation instructions, and information for making custom modules.
Related Documentation
The following National Instruments manual contains detailed information for the register-level
programmer:
• SCXI-1122 Register-Level Programmer Manual (part number 340696-01)
This manual is available from National Instruments by request. If you are using NI-DAQ,
LabVIEW, or LabWindows
, you should not need the register-level programmer manual. Using
NI-DAQ, LabVIEW, or LabWindows is quicker and easier than and as flexible as using the low-
level programming described in the register-level programmer manual. Refer to Software
Programming Choices in Chapter 1, Introduction, of this manual to learn about your
programming options.