Network Card User Manual

About This Manual

This manual describes the electrical and mechanical aspects of the SCXI-1163 and contains

information concerning its operation and programming. The SCXI-1163 is a member of the

National Instruments Signal Conditioning eXtensions for Instrumentation (SCXI) Series modules

for the National Instruments data acquisition plug-in boards. This module provides 32 isolated

digital outputs configured in ports of four channels. Each port is isolated from other ports and

from the internal circuitry of the SCXI-1163.

This manual describes the installation, basic programming considerations, and theory of

operation for the SCXI-1163.

Organization of This Manual

The SCXI-1163 User Manual is organized as follows:

• Chapter 1, Introduction, describes the SCXI-1163; lists the contents of your SCXI-1163 kit;

describes the optional software, optional equipment, and custom cables; and explains how to

unpack the SCXI-1163 kit.

• Chapter 2, Configuration and Installation, describes the SCXI-1163 jumper configurations,

installation of the SCXI-1163 into the SCXI chassis, signal connections to the SCXI-1163,

and cable wiring.

• Chapter 3, Theory of Operation, contains a functional overview of the SCXI-1163 module

and explains the operation of each functional unit making up the SCXI-1163.

• Chapter 4, Register Descriptions, describes in detail the SCXI-1163 Address Handler, the

Module ID Register, the Data Register, the Status registers, and the SCXI-1000/1001 Slot 0

registers.

• Chapter 5, Programming, contains a functional programming description of the SCXI-1163

and Slot 0.

• Appendix A, Specifications, lists the specifications for the SCXI-1163.

• Appendix B, Rear Signal Connector, describes the pinout and signal names for the

SCXI-1163 50-pin rear signal connector, including a description of each connection.

• Appendix C, SCXIbus Connector, describes the pinout and signal names for the SCXI-1163

SCXIbus connector, including a description of each connection.

• Appendix D, SCXI-1163 Front Connector, describes the pinout and signal names for the

SCXI-1163 front connector, including a description of each connection.

• Appendix E, SCXI-1163 Cabling, describes how to use and install the hardware accessories

for the SCXI-1163.

• Appendix F, Customer Communication, contains forms you can use to request help from

National Instruments or to comment on our products.