National Instruments VXI-SC-1102 - Manual (Page 4)

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Table
of
Contents
About This Manual
Organization of This Manual ........................................................................................ ix
Conventions Used in This Manual................................................................................ x
National Instruments Documentation ........................................................................... xi
Related Documentation................................................................................................. xii
Customer Communication ............................................................................................ xii
Chapter 1
Introduction
About the VXI-SC-1102/B/C ....................................................................................... 1-2
What You Need to Get Started ..................................................................................... 1-3
Software Programming Choices ................................................................................... 1-4
National Instruments Application Software ................................................... 1-4
NI-DAQ Driver Software ............................................................................... 1-5
VXIplug&play Instrument Driver .................................................................. 1-6
Optional Equipment ...................................................................................................... 1-6
Unpacking ..................................................................................................................... 1-7
Chapter 2
Installation
Current-Loop Receivers................................................................................................ 2-3
Installing Your Hardware ............................................................................................. 2-4
Chapter 3
Signal Connections
Front Connector ............................................................................................................ 3-1
Signal Descriptions........................................................................................ 3-3
Channel Input Signal Connections ................................................................. 3-3
Ground-Referencing Your Signals................................................... 3-4
Cold-Junction Sensor Connection .................................................................. 3-6