Chapter 1 About the SCXI-1503SCXI-1503 User Manual 1-4 ni.comInstalling Application Software, NI-DAQ, and theE/M Series DAQ DeviceRefer to the DAQ Getting Started Guide packaged with the NI-DAQsoftware to install your application software, NI-DAQ driver software, andthe DAQ device to which you will connect the SCXI-1503. NI-DAQ 8.1 orlater is required to configure and program the SCXI-1503 module. If youdo not have NI-DAQ 8.1 or later, you can either contact an NI salesrepresentative to request it on a CD or download the latest NI-DAQ versionfrom ni.com.Note Refer to the Read Me First: Radio-Frequency Interference document beforeremoving equipment covers or connecting or disconnecting any signal wires.Installing the SCXI-1503 Module into the SCXI ChassisRefer to the SCXI Quick Start Guide to install your SCXI-1503 module.Installing the Terminal BlockTable 1-1 shows the supported SCXI-1503 terminal blocks. Refer to theSCXI Quick Start Guide and the terminal block installation guide for moreinformation about the terminal block.Configuring the SCXI System SoftwareRefer to the SCXI Quick Start Guide and the user manuals of the modulesin your application to configure and verify them in software.Table 1-1. Supported SCXI-1503 Terminal BlocksTerminal Block CJC Sensor Measurement TypeSCXI-1306 Yes Resistive temperaturemeasurementsTBX-96 No Custom signalsSCXI-1310 No
