Page 3 - Important Information
Important Information Warranty The SCXI-1161 is 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 replace equipment that proves to be defectiv...
Page 4 - Table; About This Manual
© National Instruments Corporation v SCXI-1161 User Manual Table of Contents About This Manual Organization of This Manual ........................................................................................ ixConventions Used in This Manual..........................................................
Page 5 - Glossary
Table of Contents SCXI-1161 User Manual vi © National Instruments Corporation Chapter 3Signal Connections Screw Terminal Connections ....................................................................................... 3-1Contact Protection for Inductive Load Connections .............................
Page 6 - Tables
Table of Contents © National Instruments Corporation vii SCXI-1161 User Manual Figure 3-3. SCXI-1161 Rear Signal Connector Pin Assignment ............................. 3-5 Figure 4-1. SCXI-1161 Block Diagram ................................................................... 4-2 Figure 4-2. Digital ...
Page 7 - About; Organization of This Manual
© National Instruments Corporation ix SCXI-1161 User Manual About This Manual This manual describes the electrical and mechanical aspects of the SCXI-1161 and contains information concerning its operation and programming. The SCXI-1161 is a member of the National Instruments Signal Conditioning eXte...
Page 8 - Conventions Used in This Manual
About This Manual SCXI-1161 User Manual x © National Instruments Corporation • Appendix C, Customer Communication, contains forms you can use to request help from National Instruments or to comment on our products. • The Glossary contains an alphabetical list and description of terms used in this ma...
Page 9 - National Instruments Documentation
About This Manual © National Instruments Corporation xi SCXI-1161 User Manual monospace Lowercase text in this font denotes text or characters that are to be literally input from the keyboard, sections of code, programming examples, and syntax examples. This font is also used for the proper names of...
Page 10 - Related Documentation; Customer Communication
About This Manual SCXI-1161 User Manual xii © National Instruments Corporation documentation sets and the NI-DAQ documentation. After you set up your hardware system, use either the application software (LabVIEW or LabWindows/CVI) or the NI-DAQ documentation to help you write your application. If yo...
Page 11 - Chapter; Introduction; What You Need to Get Started
© National Instruments Corporation 1-1 SCXI-1161 User Manual Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter describes the SCXI-1161; lists the contents of your SCXI-1161 kit; describes the optional software, optional equipment, and custom cables; and explains how to unpack the SCXI-1161 kit. About the SCXI-116...
Page 12 - Software Programming Choices; National Instruments Application Software
Chapter 1 Introduction SCXI-1161 User Manual 1-2 © National Instruments Corporation Software Programming Choices There are several options to choose from when programming your National Instruments DAQ or SCXI hardware. You can use LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, ComponentWorks, VirtualBench, NI-DAQ, or reg...
Page 13 - NI-DAQ Driver Software
Chapter 1 Introduction © National Instruments Corporation 1-3 SCXI-1161 User Manual NI-DAQ Driver Software The NI-DAQ driver software is included at no charge with all National Instruments DAQ hardware. NI-DAQ is not packaged with SCXI or accessory products, except for the SCXI-1200. NI-DAQ has an e...
Page 14 - Register-Level Programming
Chapter 1 Introduction SCXI-1161 User Manual 1-4 © National Instruments Corporation Figure 1-1. The Relationship between the Programming Environment, NI-DAQ, and Your Hardware Register-Level Programming The final option for programming any National Instruments DAQ hardware is to write register-level...
Page 15 - Optional Equipment; Custom Cables
Chapter 1 Introduction © National Instruments Corporation 1-5 SCXI-1161 User Manual Optional Equipment National Instruments offers a variety of products to use with your SCXI-1611, including cables and other accessories as follows: • Cables and cable assemblies • Multichassis adapter • One-slot cabl...
Page 16 - Unpacking
Chapter 1 Introduction SCXI-1161 User Manual 1-6 © National Instruments Corporation Unpacking Your SCXI-1161 module is shipped in an antistatic package to prevent electrostatic damage to the module. Electrostatic discharge can damage several components on the module. To avoid such damage in handling...
Page 17 - Module Configuration
© National Instruments Corporation 2-1 SCXI-1161 User Manual Chapter 2 Configuration and Installation This chapter describes the SCXI-1161 jumper configurations, installation of the SCXI-1161 into the SCXI chassis, signal connections to the SCXI-1161, and cable wiring. Module Configuration The SCXI-...
Page 21 - Jumper Use; Jumper Configuration
Chapter 2 Configuration and Installation © National Instruments Corporation 2-5 SCXI-1161 User Manual Jumper Use Use the jumpers as follows: • Jumper W1 connects a pullup resistor to the SERDATOUT signal on the rear signal connector. • Jumper W2 carries the SCXIbus MISO line, after buffering, to the...
Page 22 - Jumper W2; Using Jumpers W1 and W2
Chapter 2 Configuration and Installation SCXI-1161 User Manual 2-6 © National Instruments Corporation Jumper W2 Position 1 connects the SCXIbus MISO line, after buffering, to the SERDATOUT pin of the rear signal connector. This is the factory-default setting. In this setting, along with the proper s...
Page 25 - Hardware Installation
Chapter 2 Configuration and Installation © National Instruments Corporation 2-9 SCXI-1161 User Manual Hardware Installation You can install the SCXI-1161 in any available SCXI chassis. After you have made any necessary changes and have verified and recorded the jumper settings on the form in Appendi...
Page 26 - Signal Connections; Screw Terminal Connections; Contact Protection for Inductive Load Connections
© National Instruments Corporation 3-1 SCXI-1161 User Manual Chapter 3 Signal Connections This section describes the signal connections to the SCXI-1161 board via the SCXI-1161 screw terminals and rear signal connector, and includes specifications and connection instructions for the SCXI-1161 connec...
Page 29 - Signal Connection; Rear Signal Connector
Chapter 3 Signal Connections SCXI-1161 User Manual 3-4 © National Instruments Corporation Signal Connection To connect the signal to the screw terminals, use the following procedure: 1. Remove the grounding screw of the top cover. 2. Snap out the top cover of the shield by placing a screwdriver in t...
Page 32 - Digital I/O Signal Connections
Chapter 3 Signal Connections © National Instruments Corporation 3-7 SCXI-1161 User Manual All other pins are not connected. Digital I/O Signal Connections When you configure the SCXI-1161 for an MIO-type board, the digital I/O signals of the SCXI-1161 match the digital I/O lines of the MIO-type boar...
Page 34 - Theory of Operation; Functional Overview
© National Instruments Corporation 4-1 SCXI-1161 User Manual Chapter 4 Theory of Operation This chapter contains a functional overview of the SCXI-1161 module and explains the operation of each functional unit making up the SCXI-1161. Functional Overview The block diagram in Figure 4-1 shows the key...
Page 36 - Digital Interface
Chapter 4 Theory of Operation © National Instruments Corporation 4-3 SCXI-1161 User Manual The major components of the SCXI-1161 are as follows: • The digital interface • The digital control circuitry • The relay channels The SCXI-1161 module is dedicated to switching and controlling power signal so...
Page 37 - Digital Control Circuitry
Chapter 4 Theory of Operation SCXI-1161 User Manual 4-4 © National Instruments Corporation signals from the data acquisition board and the SCXIbus and sends signals back and forth between the data acquisition board and the SCXIbus. Digital Control Circuitry Figure 4-3 diagrams the SCXI-1161 digital ...
Page 38 - Relay Channels
Chapter 4 Theory of Operation © National Instruments Corporation 4-5 SCXI-1161 User Manual Relay Channels The SCXI-1161 has eight independent one form C (single-pole double-throw) relays. Each relay has three connections at the front screw terminals–the common (COM), the normally closed (NC), and th...
Page 39 - Appendix; Specifications; Channel Rating
© National Instruments Corporation A-1 SCXI-1161 User Manual Appendix A Specifications This appendix lists the specifications for the SCXI-1161. These are typical at 25° C and 50% humidity unless otherwise stated. The operating temperature range is 0° to 50° C. Channel Rating Maximum switching capac...
Page 40 - Physical
Appendix A Specifications SCXI-1161 User Manual A-2 © National Instruments Corporation Operate time ....................................... 15 msec Release time ....................................... 15 msec Physical Dimensions ........................................ 1.2 by 6.8 by 8.0 in. Connecto...
Page 41 - Contact Protection
© National Instruments Corporation B-1 SCXI-1161 User Manual Appendix B Contact Protection This appendix contains technical data on contact protection when you are switching inductive loads. 1 1 Copyright © Aromat Corporation, 1991. Reprinted with permission of copyright owner. All rights reserved. ...
Page 47 - NI Web Support; Online Problem-Solving and Diagnostic Resources
© National Instruments Corporation C-1 SCXI-1161 User Manual Appendix C Customer Communication This appendix describes the comprehensive resources available to you in the Technical Support section of the National Instruments Web site and provides technical support telephone numbers for you to use if...
Page 48 - Software-Related Resources; Worldwide Support
Software-Related Resources • Instrument Driver Network—A library with hundreds of instrument drivers for control of standalone instruments via GPIB, VXI, or serial interfaces. You also can submit a request for a particular instrument driver if it does not already appear in the library. • Example Pro...
Page 49 - Technical Support Form
Technical Support Form Photocopy this form and update it each time you make changes to your software or hardware, and use the completed copy of this form as a reference for your current configuration. Completing this form accurately before contacting National Instruments for technical support helps ...
Page 50 - SCXI-1161 Hardware and Software Configuration Form; National Instruments Products
SCXI-1161 Hardware and Software Configuration Form Record the settings and revisions of your hardware and software on the line to the right of each item. Complete a new copy of this form each time you revise your software or hardware configuration, and use this form as a reference for your current c...
Page 51 - Documentation Comment Form
Documentation Comment Form National Instruments encourages you to comment on the documentation supplied with our products. This information helps us provide quality products to meet your needs. Title: SCXI ™ -1161 User Manual Edition Date: March 1999 Part Number: 320514C-01 Please comment on the com...
Page 57 - Index
© National Instruments Corporation I-1 SCXI-1161 User Manual Index A arc suppressor pad locations (figure), 3-3arc suppressor placement COM to NC (table), 3-3COM to NO (table), 3-2 B bulletin board support, C-1 C cables, custom, 1-5channel rating specifications, A-1 to A-2ComponentWorks software, 1-...
