National Instruments 320423H-01, 1001, 1000DC User Manual

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SCXI Chassis User Manual

SCXI Chassis User Manual

May 2004 Edition

Part Number 320423H-01

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Conventions

The following conventions are used in this manual:

» The » symbol leads you through nested menu items and dialog box options

to a final action. The sequence File»Page Setup»Options directs you to
pull down the File menu, select the Page Setup item, and select Options
from the last dialog box.

This icon denotes a note, which alerts you to important information.

This icon denotes a caution, which advises you of precautions to take to
avoid injury, data loss, or a system crash. When this icon is marked on the
product, refer to the Read Me First: Safety and Radio-Frequency
Interference document, shipped with the product, for precautions to take.

When symbol is marked on a product it denotes a warning advising you to
take precautions to avoid electrical shock.

When symbol is marked on a product it denotes a component that may be
hot. Touching this component may result in bodily injury.

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.

monospace Text in this font denotes text or characters that you should enter from the

keyboard, sections of code, programming examples, and syntax examples.
This font is also used for the proper names of disk drives, paths, directories,
programs, subprograms, subroutines, device names, functions, operations,
variables, filenames, and extensions.

SCXI chassis Refers to the SCXI-1000, SCXI-1000DC, and SCXI-1001. When

information pertains to only one chassis, that chassis is named explicitly;
for example, the SCXI-1001 has 12 module slots.

SCXIbus Refers to the backplane in the chassis. A signal on the backplane is referred

to as the SCXIbus <signal name> line (or signal). The SCXIbus descriptor
may be omitted when the meaning is clear.

Slot 0 Refers to the power supply and control circuitry in the SCXI chassis.

Contents

Chapter 1
Introduction

About the SCXI Chassis ................................................................................................1-1

What You Need to Get Started ......................................................................................1-1

Software Programming Choices ....................................................................................1-2

NI-DAQ...........................................................................................................1-2

National Instruments ADE Software...............................................................1-3

National Instruments Documentation ............................................................................1-4

Optional Equipment.......................................................................................................1-5

Chapter 2
Configuring and Installing the SCXI Chassis

Chassis Description........................................................................................................2-1

Chassis Uses ....................................................................................................2-7

Configuring the SCXI Chassis.......................................................................................2-8

Selecting Chassis Addresses............................................................................2-8

SCXI-1000/1001 ...............................................................................2-8

SCXI-1000DC...................................................................................2-9

Selecting Voltage and Replacing the Fuse for the SCXI-1000

and SCXI-1001.............................................................................................2-11

Selecting the Voltage ........................................................................2-12

Replacing the Power Entry Module Fuse .........................................2-13

Replacing and Checking Backplane Fuses on the SCXI-1000

and SCXI-1001 ..............................................................................2-13

Replacing the Fuses on the SCXI-1000DC.....................................................2-14

Replacing the Power Entry Fuse and +5 VDC Fuse.........................2-14

Replacing and Checking Backplane Fuses .......................................2-15

Installing the SCXI Chassis ...........................................................................................2-16

Installing the SCXI-1000 and SCXI-1001 Chassis .........................................2-16

Installing the SCXI-1000DC Chassis..............................................................2-16

Installing Filler Panels ...................................................................................................2-17

Installing Front Filler Panels ...........................................................................2-17

Installing Rear Panels......................................................................................2-18

Maintaining the Fan Filter .............................................................................................2-18

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Contents

Appendix A
Specifications

Appendix B
Common Questions

Glossary

Index

Figures

Figure 2-1. SCXI-1000 Front View Diagram.......................................................... 2-2

Figure 2-2. SCXI-1000DC Front View Diagram .................................................... 2-3

Figure 2-3. SCXI-1001 Front View Diagram.......................................................... 2-4

Figure 2-4. SCXI-1000 Rear View Diagram........................................................... 2-5

Figure 2-5. SCXI-1001 Rear View Diagram........................................................... 2-6

Figure 2-6. SCXI-1000DC Rear View Diagram ..................................................... 2-7

Figure 2-7. Address Setting Examples .................................................................... 2-9

Figure 2-8. SCXI-1000DC Chassis Address Jumper Settings................................. 2-10

Figure A-1. Physical Dimensions of the SCXI-1001 ............................................... A-3

Figure A-2. Physical Dimensions of the SCXI-1000 and SCXI-1000DC ............... A-4

Tables

Table 2-1. SCXI Chassis Front View Items........................................................... 2-1

Table 2-2. SCXI-1000/1001 Chassis Rear View Items ......................................... 2-4

Table 2-3. SCXI-1000DC Chassis Rear View Items ............................................. 2-6

Table 2-4. SCXI-1000/1001 Voltage Selection and Fuse Ratings by Region ...... 2-11

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Introduction

This manual describes the electrical and mechanical aspects of the
SCXI-1000, SCXI-1000DC, and SCXI-1001 chassis and contains
information concerning their operation. The SCXI chassis supply power
to and contain control circuitry for the SCXI series of modules. The
SCXI-1000 and SCXI-1000DC hold up to four modules. The SCXI-1001
holds up to 12 modules.

This chapter describes the SCXI chassis, lists what you need to get started,
and describes the optional software and equipment.

About the SCXI Chassis

The SCXI-1000 and SCXI-1001 chassis are powered with standard AC
power. The SCXI-1000DC is powered by any 9.5 to 16 VDC source such
as the optional SCXI-1382 battery pack or the SCXI-1383 power supply.

Every SCXI chassis supplies a low-noise environment for signal
conditioning, supplying power and control circuitry for the modules. It is
a general-purpose chassis that you can use with current SCXI modules.

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Refer to Appendix A, Specifications, for detailed SCXI-1000,
SCXI-1000DC, and SCXI-1001 specifications.

What You Need to Get Started

To set up and use the SCXI chassis, you need the following items:

❑ Hardware

– One of the following SCXI chassis:

• SCXI-1000

• SCXI-1000DC

• SCXI-1001

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– One of the following, depending on your application:

• Power cord (120, 220, or 240 VAC)

• SCXI-1382 battery pack (SCXI-1000DC only)

• SCXI-1383 (VDC) power supply (SCXI-1000DC only)

– A computer

❑ Software

–NI-DAQ

– One of the following software packages:

•LabVIEW

™

™

•LabWindows

• Measurement Studio

/CVI

❑ Documentation

– SCXI Chassis User Manual

– Read Me First: Safety and Radio-Frequency Interference

– SCXI Quick Start Guide

– Documentation for your hardware

– Documentation for your software

You can download documentation from

ni.com/support.

Software Programming Choices

There are several options to choose from when programming the NI plug-in
DAQ and SCXI hardware. You can use LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI,
Measurement Studio, or NI-DAQ.

NI-DAQ

NI-DAQ has an extensive library of functions that you can call from the
application development environment (ADE). These functions allow you
to use all the features of NI measurement products.

NI-DAQ carries out many of the complex interactions, such as
programming interrupts, between the computer and the DAQ hardware.
NI-DAQ maintains a consistent software interface among its different
versions so that you can change platforms with minimal modifications

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to your code. Whether you are using LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI,
Measurement Studio, VI Logger, or other ADEs, your application uses
NI-DAQ.

You can download the most recent version of NI-DAQ from

downloads

.

National Instruments ADE Software

LabVIEW features interactive graphics, a state-of-the-art interface, and
a powerful graphical programming language. The LabVIEW Data
Acquisition VI Library, a series of virtual instruments for using LabVIEW
with National Instruments DAQ hardware, is included with LabVIEW.

LabWindows/CVI is a complete ANSI C ADE that features an interactive
user interface, code generation tools, and the LabWindows/CVI Data
Acquisition and Easy I/O libraries.

Measurement Studio, which includes tools for Visual C++ and tools for
Visual Basic, is a development suite that allows you to design test and
measurement applications. For Visual Basic developers, Measurement
Studio features a set of ActiveX controls for using National Instruments
DAQ hardware. These ActiveX controls provide a high-level programming
interface for building virtual instruments (VIs). For Visual C++ developers,
Measurement Studio offers a set of Visual C++ classes and tools to
integrate those classes into Visual C++ applications. The ActiveX controls
and classes are available with Measurement Studio and the NI-DAQ
software.

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VI Logger is an easy-to-use yet flexible tool specifically designed for data
logging applications. Using dialog windows, you can configure data
logging tasks to easily acquire, log, view, and share your data. VI Logger
does not require any programming; it is a stand-alone, configuration-based
software.

Using LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, Measurement Studio, or VI Logger
greatly reduces the development time for your data acquisition and control
application.

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National Instruments Documentation

The SCXI Chassis User Manual is one piece of the documentation set for
the data acquisition and SCXI system. You could have any of several types
of documents, depending on the hardware and software in the system. Use
the documents you have as follows:

• Getting Started with SCXI—Read this manual first. It gives an
overview of the SCXI system and contains the most commonly needed
information for the modules, chassis, and software.

•The SCXI Quick Start Guide—This document describes how to set up
an SCXI chassis, install SCXI modules and terminal blocks, and
configure the SCXI system in Measurement & Automation Explorer
(MAX).

• The SCXI hardware user manuals—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.

• 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, Measurement Studio, and NI-DAQ
documentation sets. After you set up the hardware system, use either
the application software (LabVIEW or Measurement Studio) 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 the hardware.

• Accessory installation guides or manuals—If you are using accessory
products, read the terminal block and cable assembly installation
guides or accessory user manuals. They explain how to physically
connect the relevant pieces of the system. Consult these guides when
you are making the connections.

• If you are designing your own module, the SCXIbus System
Specification is available from NI upon request. The specification
describes the physical, electrical, and timing requirements for the
SCXIbus.

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Optional Equipment

NI provides a full line of modules that amplify, filter, isolate, and multiplex
a wide variety of signal types, such as thermocouples, resistance
temperature detectors (RTDs), strain gauges, high-voltage inputs, current
inputs, analog outputs, and digital I/O signals. Cables and terminal blocks
with screw terminals, BNC connectors, or thermocouple plugs are
available to connect signals to the modules.

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Refer to the latest NI catalog and
of sensors and I/O types supported in SCXI.

ni.com/catalog for a complete listing

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Configuring and Installing
the SCXI Chassis

This chapter contains instructions for configuring and installing the SCXI
chassis. It describes the following:

• Chassis address selection

• Voltage and fuse selection

• Chassis, modules, and accessories installation

• Fan filter maintenance

Chassis Description

Table 2-1 describes the front view items shown in Figures 2-1, 2-2,
and 2-3.

Table 2-1. SCXI Chassis Front View Items

Item Definition

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Power switch Powers the chassis on and off

Indicator light When lit, indicates that the chassis is powered on

Reset button Reinitializes Slot 0 and all modules to their power-on state when

pressed

Slot 0/power supply Contains the power supply and control circuitry for the chassis

Address DIP switches Determine the chassis address—SCXI-1000 and SCXI-1001

Address selection
jumpers (located behind
the front panel)

Module guides Guide modules to connect with the SCXIbus connector

Backplane Brings power, control lines, and analog bus connections to modules

Front threaded strips Secure modules in the chassis and attach front panels

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3

2

1

10

1 Address DIP Switches
2 Reset Button
3 Power Switch
4 Indicator Light
5 Front Panel Screws

(flathead on some revisions)

Figure 2-1. SCXI-1000 Front View Diagram

5 6

5
4
3
2
1

ADDRESS

ON

8

7

65

87

6 Front Panel Screws

(early revisions only)
7 Module Guides
8 Front Threaded Strips
9 Backplane
10 Slot 0/Power Supply

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