National Instruments SCXI-1161 - Manual (Page 10)

About This Manual
SCXI-1161 User Manual xii © National Instruments Corporation
documentation sets and the NI-DAQ documentation. After you
set up your hardware system, use either the application software
(LabVIEW or LabWindows/CVI) or the NI-DAQ documentation to
help you write your application. If you have a large, 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 or accessory board user manuals. They explain
how to physically connect the relevant pieces of the system.
Consult these guides when you are making your connections.
• SCXI Chassis User Manual—Read this manual for maintenance
information on the chassis and for installation instructions.
Related Documentation
The following National Instruments manual contains detailed
information for the register-level programmer:
• SCXI Register-Level Programmer Manual
This manual is available from National Instruments by request. Using
NI-DAQ, LabView, or LabWindows/CVI is as easy 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 more about your programming
options.
If you are designing your own module, the SCXIbus System
Specification is available from National Instruments upon request. The
specification describes the physical, electrical, and timing requirements
for the SCXIbus.
Customer Communication
National Instruments wants to receive your comments on our products
and manuals. We are interested in the applications you develop with our
products, and we want to help if you have problems with them. To make
it easy for you to contact us, this manual contains comment and
configuration forms for you to complete. These forms are in
Appendix C, Customer Communication, at the end of this manual.