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Chapter 2

Installation and Configuration

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5.

Click Finish. A configuration window opens. Refer to the DAQ Quick
Start Guide
included with your kit for more information.

There is an alternative way to add an SCXI chassis. Right-click Devices &
Interfaces»NI-DAQmx Devices
and select Create New NI-DAQmx
Device
. Select NI-DAQmx SCXI Chassis and choose the
PXI-1052 (SCXI) chassis.

Configure the Chassis

Complete the following steps to configure the chassis.

1.

Select whether or not to auto-detect SCXI modules as shown in
Figure 2-7. If you do not auto-detect modules, MAX disables
Communicating SCXI Module Slot.

Figure 2-7. Auto-Detection of Modules in SCXI Chassis

2.

Click Save.

3.

The SCXI Chassis Configuration window opens. The Modules tab is
selected by default. If you did not auto-detect modules, select an SCXI
module from the Modules listbox. Be sure to locate the module in the
correct slot.

4.

MAX provides a default name for the Device Name field. To change
the name, click in the field and enter a unique alphanumeric ID for the
SCXI module.

5.

If you are using a connected accessory, select it from Accessory.