National Instruments NI-DAQ 7 Getting Started Manual

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NI Switches Getting Started GuideFor PXI and SCXI Switch ModulesThis document explains how to install, configure, and set up NationalInstruments PXI and SCXI switch modules. This document covers theNI-DAQ 7.x software relative to NI switch modules. For a more detailedexplanation of NI-DAQ 7.x, refer to the DAQ Quick Start Guide forNI-DAQ 7.x available on the NI-DAQ 7.x Device Documentation CD.ContentsConventions ............................................................................................ 2Safety and Compliance ........................................................................... 2Related Documentation........................................................................... 31. Unpack the Module and Accessories .................................................. 32. Verify the Components ....................................................................... 43. Install the Software ............................................................................. 54. Install the PXI Switch Modules .......................................................... 75. Install the SCXI Switch Modules........................................................ 8Procedure 1: Installing the SCXI Switch in an Existing System..... 11Procedure 2: Cable the Controller to the SCXI Switch ................... 12Procedure 3: Controller in the Rightmost PXI Slot ......................... 16Procedure 4: Controller Not in Rightmost PXI Slot of PXI-1011 ... 176. Configure the PXI Switch Modules .................................................... 18NI-DAQmx ...................................................................................... 18PXI System ...................................................................................... 197. Configure the SCXI Switch Modules ................................................. 20NI-DAQmx ...................................................................................... 20Traditional NI-DAQ ........................................................................ 238. Install the Terminal Blocks and Connect Signals ............................... 28Derating Modules That Share the HVAB........................................ 299. Program the Switch Modules.............................................................. 30NI-SWITCH Soft Front Panel (SFP) ............................................... 30NI-SWITCH API ............................................................................. 30NI-DAQmx API............................................................................... 31Technical Support Resources.................................................................. 31™