Step 11. Add the Chassis
Identify the PXI Controller
If you are using a PXI/SCXI combination chassis, complete the following steps to identify the embedded
PXI controller installed in your chassis.
1.
Right-click PXI System and select Identify As. If you are using a remote RT target, expand
Remote Systems, find and expand your target, and then right-click PXI System.
2.
Select the PXI controller from the list.
Add the SCXI Chassis
If you installed an SCXI USB module, such as the SCXI-1600, skip to
and
Modules. The SCXI USB module and associated chassis appear automatically under Devices and
Interfaces.
Complete the following steps to add the chassis.
1.
Right-click Devices and Interfaces and select Create New. If you are using a remote RT target,
expand Remote Systems, find and expand your target, right-click Devices and Interfaces, and
select Create New. The Create New window opens.
2.
Select the SCXI chassis under NI-DAQmx Device»NI-DAQmx SCXI Chassis.
3.
Click Finish.
Alternatively, you can right-click Devices and Interfaces»NI-DAQmx Devices and select your chassis
from New»NI-DAQmx SCXI Chassis.
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Step 12. Configure the Chassis
SCXI Quick Start Guide