Page 3 - Important Information
Important Information Warranty The SCXI-1190, SCXI-1191, and SCXI-1192 are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from thedate of shipment, as evidenced by receipts or other documentation. National Instruments will, at its option, repair or replace equipment ...
Page 4 - Compliance; FCC/Canada Radio Frequency Interference Compliance*; Determining FCC Class; Class A; Class B
Compliance FCC/Canada Radio Frequency Interference Compliance* Determining FCC Class The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has rules to protect wireless communications from interference. The FCCplaces digital electronics into two classes. These classes are known as Class A (for use in industri...
Page 5 - European Union - Compliance to EEC Directives
Canadian Department of Communications This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. European Union - Compliance t...
Page 6 - 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 7 - Contents
© National Instruments Corporation vii SCXI-1190/1191/1192 User Manual Contents Chapter 1Installing and Configuring the SCXI-119 X About the SCXI-119 X .................................................................................................... 1-1 Installing the Software ......................
Page 8 - Glossary
Contents SCXI-1190/1191/1192 User Manual viii ni.com Appendix CTechnical Support Resources Glossary Index
Page 10 - Installing the Software
Chapter 1 Installing and Configuring the SCXI-119X SCXI-1190/1191/1192 User Manual 1-2 ni.com Installing the Software You can control the SCXI-119 X programmatically in an application development environment (ADE) using NI-SWITCH. The supportedADEs include LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, Visual Basic, and ...
Page 11 - Safety Instructions; Installing the Hardware
Chapter 1 Installing and Configuring the SCXI-119X © National Instruments Corporation 1-3 SCXI-1190/1191/1192 User Manual Note If a newer version of a driver is present on your PC, the installer will not overwrite the driver. Safety Instructions Cautions Do not operate damaged equipment. The safety ...
Page 12 - Unpacking; Installing the SCXI-119
Chapter 1 Installing and Configuring the SCXI-119X SCXI-1190/1191/1192 User Manual 1-4 ni.com Unpacking Your SCXI-119 X module is shipped in an antistatic package to prevent electrostatic damage to the module. Electrostatic discharge can damageseveral components on the module. To avoid such damage i...
Page 14 - Connecting the SCXI-119
Chapter 1 Installing and Configuring the SCXI-119X SCXI-1190/1191/1192 User Manual 1-6 ni.com Note When installing the SCXI-119 X module in an SCXI chassis, fill slot 1 first, then fill slot 2 with the next SCXI-119 X . 5. Insert any other SCXI modules into the remaining slots in the samemanner as d...
Page 17 - Configuring and Self-Testing the SCXI-119; Auto-Detecting Modules
Chapter 1 Installing and Configuring the SCXI-119X © National Instruments Corporation 1-9 SCXI-1190/1191/1192 User Manual Configuring and Self-Testing the SCXI-119 X Run Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) to configure and testyour SCXI-119X. If you need help during the configuration process...
Page 18 - Manually Adding Modules
Chapter 1 Installing and Configuring the SCXI-119X SCXI-1190/1191/1192 User Manual 1-10 ni.com Your SCXI chassis and SCXI-119 X modules are now configured in the software with your modules. To configure the properties for a particularmodule, perform the following steps: 1. Expand Devices and Interfa...
Page 19 - Self-Test Verification; Troubleshooting Self-Test Verification
Chapter 1 Installing and Configuring the SCXI-119X © National Instruments Corporation 1-11 SCXI-1190/1191/1192 User Manual Self-Test Verification To test the successful configuration of your system, complete the followingsteps: 1. Double-click the Measurement & Automation Explorer icon on your P...
Page 21 - Removing the SCXI-119
Chapter 1 Installing and Configuring the SCXI-119X © National Instruments Corporation 1-13 SCXI-1190/1191/1192 User Manual Removing the SCXI-119 X This section describes how to remove the SCXI-119 X from an SCXI chassis. Removing the SCXI-119 X from an SCXI Chassis Make sure you read and understand ...
Page 23 - Functional Overview
ni.com© National Instruments Corporation 2-1 SCXI-1190/1191/1192 User Manual 2 Using the SCXI-119 X This chapter contains a functional overview and connection possibilities ofthe SCXI-119 X modules. Functional Overview The SCXI-1190 uses single-pole double-throw, high-bandwidth relayscapable of swit...
Page 25 - RF Switching Precautions
Chapter 2 Using the SCXI-119X © National Instruments Corporation 2-3 SCXI-1190/1191/1192 User Manual Figure 2-2 illustrates the key functional components of the SCXI-1192relay module. Figure 2-2. SCXI-1192 Module Block Diagram RF Switching Precautions The SCXI-119 X are reflective switches , meaning...
Page 26 - Contact Protection
Chapter 2 Using the SCXI-119X SCXI-1190/1191/1192 User Manual 2-4 ni.com SCXI backplane. National Instruments is not liable for any damages or injuries resulting from exceeding maximum voltage ratings. Refer to Appendix A, Specifications , for specific information. Caution Always disconnect all sign...
Page 27 - Connecting Signals
Chapter 2 Using the SCXI-119X © National Instruments Corporation 2-5 SCXI-1190/1191/1192 User Manual Connecting Signals The SCXI-1190 has push-on SMB connectors, and the SCXI-1191/1192have screw-on SMA connectors as shown in Figure 2-3. Figure 2-3. SCXI-1190 SMB Connectors, SCXI-1191/1192 SMA Connec...
Page 28 - Multiplexing to RF Sources
Chapter 2 Using the SCXI-119X SCXI-1190/1191/1192 User Manual 2-6 ni.com Multiplexing to RF Sources Figure 2-4 shows how to use the SCXI-1190/1191 to select one of fourRF sources to be routed to a RF measurement device. Figure 2-4. Connecting the SCXI-1190/1191 RF Source 1 RF Source 2 RF Source 3 RF...
Page 30 - Expanding the RF Multiplexer
Chapter 2 Using the SCXI-119X SCXI-1190/1191/1192 User Manual 2-8 ni.com Expanding the RF Multiplexer Figure 2-6 shows how to expand the SCXI-1190/1191 by cascading stagestogether. In the specific case of Figure 2-6, the module is used to create a13-to-1 multiplexer with a two-stage architecture. Yo...
Page 32 - Specifications; Input Characteristics
© National Instruments Corporation A-1 SCXI-1190/1191/1192 User Manual A Specifications This appendix lists the specifications for the SCXI-1190, the SCXI-1191,and the SCXI-1192 multiplexer modules. These specifications are typicalat 25 ° C unless otherwise noted. SCXI-1190 Input Characteristics Num...
Page 33 - RF Performance Characteristics; Dynamic Characteristics
Appendix A Specifications for SCXI-1190 SCXI-1190/1191/1192 User Manual A-2 ni.com RF Performance Characteristics Characteristic impedance (Z 0 ) ................50 Ω Insertion loss at: ≤ 100 MHz........................................<0.4 dB ≤ 500 MHz........................................<0...
Page 34 - Power Requirement; Environment
Appendix A Specifications for SCXI-1190 © National Instruments Corporation A-3 SCXI-1190/1191/1192 User Manual Expected life Mechanical (no load) ...................... 5 × 10 6 operations Electrical at maximumswitching capacity........................... 10 5 operations Caution Exceeding the maximu...
Page 35 - Safety
Appendix A Specifications for SCXI-1190 SCXI-1190/1191/1192 User Manual A-4 ni.com product, and a link to the DoC (in Adobe Acrobat format) appears. Click the Acrobat icon to download or read the DoC. Safety Designed in accordance with IEC 61010-1, UL 3111-1, and CAN/CSAC22.2 No. 1010.1 for electric...
Page 42 - Common Questions
© National Instruments Corporation B-1 SCXI-1190/1191/1192 User Manual B Common Questions This appendix addresses common questions you may have while usingyour SCXI-119 X switching module. The SCXI-1190 is listed to have a 1.3 GHz bandwidth. Can I use it at2 GHz bandwidth? The SCXI-1190 can definite...
Page 44 - Technical Support Resources; Web Support; Customer Education; System Integration
© National Instruments Corporation C-1 SCXI-1190/1191/1192 User Manual C Technical Support Resources Web Support National Instruments Web support is your first stop for help in solvinginstallation, configuration, and application problems and questions. Onlineproblem-solving and diagnostic resources ...
Page 45 - Worldwide Support
Appendix C Technical Support Resources SCXI-1190/1191/1192 User Manual C-2 ni.com Worldwide Support National Instruments has offices located around the world to help addressyour support needs. You can access our branch office Web sites from theWorldwide Offices section of ni.com . Branch office Web ...
Page 46 - Symbols
© National Instruments Corporation G-1 SCXI-1190/1191/1192 User Manual Glossary Prefix Meanings Value n- nano- 10 – 9 m- milli- 10 – 3 M- mega- 10 6 G- giga- 10 9 Symbols ° degrees Ω ohms % percent A A amperes AC alternating current ADC amperes, direct current ADE application development environment...
Page 50 - Index
© National Instruments Corporation I-1 SCXI-1190/1191/1192 User Manual Index A auto-detection of modules, 1-9 to 1-10 B block diagrams SCXI-1190/1191, 2-2SCXI-1192, 2-2 C certifications and compliances SCXI-1190, A-4SCXI-1191, A-7 common questions, B-1 to B-2configuration, 1-9 to 1-12 auto-detecting...
