Page 3 - Important Information
Important Information Warranty The SCXI chassis (SCXI-1000, SCXI-1000DC, and SCXI-1001) are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of shipment, as evidenced by receipts or other documentation. National Instruments will, at its option, repair or ...
Page 4 - Conventions
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...
Page 5 - Contents
© National Instruments Corporation v SCXI Chassis User Manual Contents Chapter 1Introduction About the SCXI Chassis ................................................................................................ 1-1What You Need to Get Started ..........................................................
Page 6 - Glossary
Contents SCXI Chassis User Manual vi ni.com Appendix ASpecifications Appendix BCommon Questions Glossary Index Figures Figure 2-1. SCXI-1000 Front View Diagram .......................................................... 2-2 Figure 2-2. SCXI-1000DC Front View Diagram .....................................
Page 7 - Introduction; About the SCXI Chassis; What You Need to Get Started
© National Instruments Corporation 1-1 SCXI Chassis User Manual 1 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 ci...
Page 8 - Software Programming Choices
Chapter 1 Introduction SCXI Chassis User Manual 1-2 ni.com – 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 ...
Page 9 - National Instruments ADE Software
Chapter 1 Introduction © National Instruments Corporation 1-3 SCXI Chassis User Manual 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 ni.com/ downloads . ...
Page 10 - National Instruments Documentation
Chapter 1 Introduction SCXI Chassis User Manual 1-4 ni.com 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 s...
Page 11 - Optional Equipment
Chapter 1 Introduction © National Instruments Corporation 1-5 SCXI Chassis User Manual 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, hig...
Page 12 - Chassis Description
© National Instruments Corporation 2-1 SCXI Chassis User Manual 2 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, a...
Page 18 - Chassis Uses
Chapter 2 Configuring and Installing the SCXI Chassis © National Instruments Corporation 2-7 SCXI Chassis User Manual Figure 2-6. SCXI-1000DC Rear View Diagram Chassis Uses Before you configure the chassis, decide whether you are going to use it in multiplexed mode or parallel mode. In multiplexed m...
Page 19 - Configuring the SCXI Chassis; Selecting Chassis Addresses
Chapter 2 Configuring and Installing the SCXI Chassis SCXI Chassis User Manual 2-8 ni.com Configuring the SCXI Chassis Configuring the chassis involves selecting a chassis or high-level data link control (HDLC) address, line voltage, and fuse value on any chassis. Note Refer to the Read Me First: Sa...
Page 21 - Changing the Chassis Address
Chapter 2 Configuring and Installing the SCXI Chassis SCXI Chassis User Manual 2-10 ni.com Figure 2-8. SCXI-1000DC Chassis Address Jumper Settings Changing the Chassis Address While referring to Figures 2-2 and 2-6, complete the following steps to change the chassis address of the SCXI-1000DC: 1. Po...
Page 23 - Selecting the Voltage
Chapter 2 Configuring and Installing the SCXI Chassis SCXI Chassis User Manual 2-12 ni.com Selecting the Voltage Complete the following steps to select a voltage: 1. Power off the chassis. 2. Remove the power cord from the power entry module. 3. Using a flathead screwdriver, pry the door to the tumb...
Page 24 - Replacing the Power Entry Module Fuse
Chapter 2 Configuring and Installing the SCXI Chassis © National Instruments Corporation 2-13 SCXI Chassis User Manual Replacing the Power Entry Module Fuse Caution Disconnect all power before removing the cover. Complete the following steps to replace the power entry module fuse: 1. Power off the c...
Page 25 - Replacing the Fuses on the SCXI-1000DC
Chapter 2 Configuring and Installing the SCXI Chassis SCXI Chassis User Manual 2-14 ni.com Complete the following steps to check or replace fuses: 1. Remove the appropriate fan and filter from the rear of the chassis by following the instructions in the Maintaining the Fan Filter section . Make sure...
Page 26 - Replacing and Checking Backplane Fuses
Chapter 2 Configuring and Installing the SCXI Chassis © National Instruments Corporation 2-15 SCXI Chassis User Manual 6. Push the fuse holder back into the housing and screw it clockwise until it is tight. 7. Reinsert the power cord. Replacing and Checking Backplane Fuses In addition to the power e...
Page 27 - Installing the SCXI Chassis; Installing the SCXI-1000DC Chassis
Chapter 2 Configuring and Installing the SCXI Chassis SCXI Chassis User Manual 2-16 ni.com Installing the SCXI Chassis These sections provide information about installing the SCXI chassis. Installing the SCXI-1000 and SCXI-1001 Chassis Complete the following steps to install the SCXI-1000 and SCXI-1...
Page 28 - Installing Filler Panels; Installing Front Filler Panels
Chapter 2 Configuring and Installing the SCXI Chassis © National Instruments Corporation 2-17 SCXI Chassis User Manual 4. Make sure the voltage of the power source is between 9.5 and 16 VDC. 5. Insert the power plug into the header J1. Caution Revision A SCXI-1000DC chassis have screw terminals on t...
Page 29 - Installing Rear Panels
Chapter 2 Configuring and Installing the SCXI Chassis SCXI Chassis User Manual 2-18 ni.com Installing Rear Panels Complete the following steps to install rear panels: 1. Place the panel at the rear of the chassis between the two threaded strips. Align the panel so that the serial number faces into t...
Page 30 - Specifications; Electrical Characteristics
© National Instruments Corporation A-1 SCXI Chassis User Manual A Specifications This appendix lists the specifications of the SCXI chassis. These are typical at 25 °C unless otherwise stated. Electrical Characteristics Power dissipation ................................... 7 W per slot Supplies SCXI...
Page 31 - Source Power Requirements
Appendix A Specifications SCXI Chassis User Manual A-2 ni.com Maximum loads are the supply current for the entire chassis. Scaling the maximum power gives the allotted current per slot, as follows. Source Power Requirements SCXI-1000DC Input voltage ...........................................12 VDC ...
Page 34 - Environmental; Electromagnetic Compatibility
Appendix A Specifications © National Instruments Corporation A-5 SCXI Chassis User Manual Environmental Operating temperature............................ 0 to 50 °C Storage temperature ............................... –20 to 70 °C Humidity ................................................ 10 to 90% RH...
Page 35 - CE Compliance
Appendix A Specifications SCXI Chassis User Manual A-6 ni.com CE Compliance The chassis meet the essential requirements of applicable European Directives, as amended for CE marking, as follows: Low-Voltage Directive (safety) ..............73/23/EEC Electromagnetic CompatibilityDirective (EMC) .........
Page 36 - Common Questions
© National Instruments Corporation B-1 SCXI Chassis User Manual B Common Questions My chassis worked fine until I inadvertently removed and reinserted a module while the chassis was on. Now my chassis does not power on. What can I do? SCXI modules are not hot swapable, so you may have blown a fuse. ...
Page 40 - Index; Symbols
© National Instruments Corporation I-1 SCXI Chassis User Manual Index Symbols +5 VDC fuse replacement, SCXI-1000DC, 2-14 A address selection, 2-8 jumper settings SCXI-1000 and SCXI-1001 (figure), 2-9 SCXI-1000DC (figure), 2-10 jumperless chassis (note), 2-8SCXI-1000 and 1001, 2-8SCXI-1000DC, 2-9 B b...
