©National Instruments CorporationvSCXI-1102/B/C User ManualTableofContentsAbout This ManualOrganization of This Manual ...........................................................................................ixConventions Used in This Manual...................................................................................xNational Instruments Documentation ..............................................................................xiCustomer Communication ...............................................................................................xiiChapter 1IntroductionAbout the SCXI-1102/B/C Modules................................................................................1-1What You Need to Get Started ........................................................................................1-2Software Programming Choices ......................................................................................1-3National Instruments Application Software ......................................................1-3NI-DAQ Driver Software ..................................................................................1-4Register-Level Programming ............................................................................1-5Optional Equipment .........................................................................................................1-5Custom Cables .................................................................................................................1-6Unpacking ........................................................................................................................1-6Chapter 2Configuration and InstallationModule Configuration......................................................................................................2-1Digital Configuration.........................................................................................2-3Analog Configuration........................................................................................2-4Current-Loop Receivers ......................................................................2-4Hardware Installation.......................................................................................................2-6Chapter 3Signal ConnectionsFront Connector ...............................................................................................................3-1Front Connector Signal Descriptions ................................................................3-3Analog Input Signal Connections .......................................................3-3Ground-Referencing Your Signals .......................................3-4Cold-Junction Sensor Connection .....................................................................3-6