National Instruments AT E Series - Manual (Page 11)

About This Manual
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bold Bold text denotes items that you must select or click in the software, such
as menu items and dialog box options. Bold text also denotes parameter
names.
italic Italic text denotes variables, emphasis, a cross reference, or an introduction
to a key concept. This font also denotes text that is a placeholder for a word
or value that you must supply.
NI-DAQ NI-DAQ refers to the NI-DAQ software for PC compatibles unless
otherwise noted.
PC PC refers to the PC AT series computers.
SCXI SCXI stands for Signal Conditioning eXtensions for Instrumentation and is
a National Instruments product line designed to perform front-end signal
conditioning for NI plug-in DAQ devices.
National Instruments Documentation
The AT-MIO/AI E Series User Manual is one piece of the documentation
set for the DAQ system. You could have any of several types of manuals
depending on the hardware and software in the 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.
• The 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.
• SCXI Chassis Manual—If you are using SCXI, read this manual for
maintenance information on the chassis and installation instructions.
• The DAQ hardware user manuals—These manuals have detailed
information about the DAQ hardware that plugs into or is connected
to the computer. Use these manuals for hardware installation and
configuration instructions, specification information about the DAQ
hardware, and application hints.
• Software documentation—Examples of software documentation you
may have are the LabVIEW and LabWindows/CVI documentation sets
and the NI-DAQ documentation. After you set up the hardware system,
use either the application software (LabVIEW or LabWindows/CVI)