Programming instructions

Contents
LabVIEW Data Acquisition Basics Manual x
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Parallel Mode for Analog Input Modules ......................................................... 19-5
Parallel Mode for the SCXI-1200 (Windows).................................... 19-6
Parallel Mode for Digital Modules ................................................................... 19-6
SCXI Software Installation and Configuration ............................................................... 19-6
Chapter 20
Special Programming Considerations for SCXI
SCXI Channel Addressing .............................................................................................. 20-1
SCXI Gains......................................................................................................................20-3
SCXI Settling Time........................................................................................... 20-5
Chapter 21
Common SCXI Applications
Analog Input Applications for Measuring Temperature and Pressure............................ 21-2
Measuring Temperature with Thermocouples.................................................. 21-2
Temperature Sensors for Cold-Junction Compensation..................... 21-3
Amplifier Offset ................................................................................. 21-5
VI Examples ....................................................................................... 21-6
Measuring Temperature with RTDs ................................................................. 21-10
Measuring Pressure with Strain Gauges ........................................................... 21-13
Analog Output Application Example.............................................................................. 21-16
Digital Input Application Example ................................................................................. 21-17
Digital Output Application Example............................................................................... 21-19
Multi-Chassis Applications............................................................................................. 21-20
Chapter 22
SCXI Calibration—Increasing Signal Measurement Precision
EEPROM—Your System’s Holding Tank for Calibration Constants ............................ 22-1
Calibrating SCXI Modules.............................................................................................. 22-3
SCXI Calibration Methods for Signal Acquisition........................................... 22-4
One-Point Calibration......................................................................... 22-5
Two-Point Calibration........................................................................ 22-6
Calibrating SCXI Modules for Signal Generation............................................ 22-8