National Instruments SCXI-1163 - Manual (Page 8)

© National Instruments Corporation ix SCXI-1163 User Manual
About This Manual
This manual describes the electrical and mechanical aspects of the SCXI-1163 and contains
information concerning its operation and programming. The SCXI-1163 is a member of the
National Instruments Signal Conditioning eXtensions for Instrumentation (SCXI) Series modules
for the National Instruments data acquisition plug-in boards. This module provides 32 isolated
digital outputs configured in ports of four channels. Each port is isolated from other ports and
from the internal circuitry of the SCXI-1163.
This manual describes the installation, basic programming considerations, and theory of
operation for the SCXI-1163.
Organization of This Manual
The SCXI-1163 User Manual is organized as follows:
• Chapter 1, Introduction , describes the SCXI-1163; lists the contents of your SCXI-1163 kit;
describes the optional software, optional equipment, and custom cables; and explains how to
unpack the SCXI-1163 kit.
• Chapter 2, Configuration and Installation , describes the SCXI-1163 jumper configurations,
installation of the SCXI-1163 into the SCXI chassis, signal connections to the SCXI-1163,
and cable wiring.
• Chapter 3, Theory of Operation , contains a functional overview of the SCXI-1163 module
and explains the operation of each functional unit making up the SCXI-1163.
• Chapter 4, Register Descriptions , describes in detail the SCXI-1163 Address Handler, the
Module ID Register, the Data Register, the Status registers, and the SCXI-1000/1001 Slot 0
registers.
• Chapter 5, Programming , contains a functional programming description of the SCXI-1163
and Slot 0.
• Appendix A, Specifications , lists the specifications for the SCXI-1163.
• Appendix B, Rear Signal Connector , describes the pinout and signal names for the
SCXI-1163 50-pin rear signal connector, including a description of each connection.
• Appendix C, SCXIbus Connector , describes the pinout and signal names for the SCXI-1163
SCXIbus connector, including a description of each connection.
• Appendix D, SCXI-1163 Front Connector , describes the pinout and signal names for the
SCXI-1163 front connector, including a description of each connection.
• Appendix E, SCXI-1163 Cabling , describes how to use and install the hardware accessories
for the SCXI-1163.
• Appendix F, Customer Communication , contains forms you can use to request help from
National Instruments or to comment on our products.