National Instruments SCXI-1190/1191 manual

SCXI ™ SCXI-1190/1191 User Manual SCXI-1190/1191 User Manual February 2000 Edition Part Number 3226 10A-01[...]

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Important Information Warranty The SCXI-1190 and SCX I-1191 are warranted against defects in material s and workmanship for a peri od of one year from the date of shipment, as evidenced by receipts or other documentation. National Inst ruments will, at its option, repa ir or replace equip men t that proves to be d efectiv e du ring t he w arranty p[...]

Compliance FCC/Canada Radio Frequency Interference Compliance* Determining FCC Class The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has rules to protect wireless communications from interference. The FCC places digital electronics into two classes. These classes are known as Class A (for use in industrial- commercial locations only) or Class B (for us[...]

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV te chnician for help. Canadian Department of Communications This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil num[...]

Conventions The following con ventions are used in this manual: This icon denotes a note, which alerts you to important information. This icon denotes a caution, which advises you of precautions to take to av oid injury , data loss, or a system crash. This icon denotes a warning, which advises you of precautions to take to av oid being electrically[...]

© National Instruments Corporation vii SCXI-1190/1191 User Manual Contents Chapter 1 Installing and Configuring the SCXI-119 X About the SCXI-119 X ...................... .............. .......................... ......................... ........... .. 1-1 Installing the Software ............. ......................... .......................... [...]

Contents SCXI-1190/1191 User Manual viii www.ni.com Appendix C Technical Support Resources Glossary Index Figures Figure 1-1. Installing the SCXI-119 X into an SCXI Chassis ...................... ............ 1-3 Figure 1-2. Connecting an SCXI Chassis to a DAQ Device or Computer-Based Instrument ...................... ... ........... ... ..........[...]

© National Instruments Corporation 1-1 SCXI-1190/1191 User Manual 1 Installing and Configuring the SCXI-119 X This manual describes the electrical and mechanical characteristics of the SCXI-1190 (quad 1 × 4, 50 Ω , 1.3 GHz bandw idth) and the SCXI-1191 (quad 1 × 4 , 50 Ω , 4 GHz bandwidth) multiplexer modules for the SCXI bus and contains in[...]

Chapter 1 Installing and Configuring the SCXI-119X SCXI-1190/1191 User Manual 1-2 www .ni.com 2. Install the NI-SWITCH software that came on a CD with your SCXI-119 X . The CD includes the software required to conf igure and to program your SCXI-119 X module. a. Insert your National Instruments NI-SWITCH softw are CD into the CD-R OM driv e. b. C l[...]

Chapter 1 Installing and Configuring the SCXI-119X © National Instruments Corporation 1-3 SCXI-1190/1191 User Manual Installing the SCXI-119 X Module into an SCXI Chassis You need the following items to complete the installation: • SCXI-119 X module • SCXI chassis Follo w these steps to install your SCXI-119 X module into an SCXI chassis while[...]

Chapter 1 Installing and Configuring the SCXI-119X SCXI-1190/1191 User Manual 1-4 www .ni.com 4. Insert the SCXI-119 X module into slot 1. Gently guide the module in to the module guides and push it to th e back of the slot until the connectors make good contact. The module must be firmly engaged; howe ver , do not force the module into place. If t[...]

Chapter 1 Installing and Configuring the SCXI-119X © National Instruments Corporation 1-5 SCXI-1190/1191 User Manual T o connect the chassis to a D A Q de vice for multiplexed operation, complete the following steps while referring to Figure 1-2: 1. T urn off both the SCXI chassis and the computer that contains the D A Q de vice or computer -based[...]

Chapter 1 Installing and Configuring the SCXI-119X SCXI-1190/1191 User Manual 1-6 www .ni.com Figure 1-2. Connecting an SCXI Chassis to a DAQ Device or Computer -Based Instrument Connecting the SCXI-119 X to a DAQ Device in a PXI Combination Chassis To connect the SCXI-119 X to a DAQ device in a PXI combination chassis, such as the PXI-1010 or PXI-[...]

Chapter 1 Installing and Configuring the SCXI-119X © National Instruments Corporation 1-7 SCXI-1190/1191 User Manual Y ou should hav e already installed your SCXI-1 19 X module and any other SCXI modules in the chassis according to their installation instructions. T o use the SCXI-119 X module with a DA Q device or computer -based instrument in a [...]

Chapter 1 Installing and Configuring the SCXI-119X SCXI-1190/1191 User Manual 1-8 www .ni.com Y ou no w hav e the choice of automatically detecting which modules are installed in the chassis or manu ally adding them. • If you hav e just added the chassis to Devices and Interfaces , you can automatically detect new modules. • If the chassis w as[...]

Chapter 1 Installing and Configuring the SCXI-119X © National Instruments Corporation 1-9 SCXI-1190/1191 User Manual Note If the Measurement & Automation Explorer recognized an y module as an SCXI custom module, you may be using an old version of NI-D A Q , the data acquisition driv er software. Y ou can download the latest v ersion of NI-D A [...]

Chapter 1 Installing and Configuring the SCXI-119X SCXI-1190/1191 User Manual 1-10 ww w .ni.com Y our SCXI chassis and SCXI modu l e(s) should n o w be con f igured properl y . If your con f iguration is complete, test the system as described in the Self-Test Verification section to ensure that your SCXI system is communicating properly with the d [...]

Chapter 1 Installing and Configuring the SCXI-119X © National Instruments Corporation 1-11 SCXI-1190/1191 User Manual c. Click the + next to your SCXI chassis to sho w all the SCXI modules. d. Right-click on the module that is connected to your D A Q device or computer -based instrument and select Properties . e. Change the Connected to selection [...]

Chapter 1 Installing and Configuring the SCXI-119X SCXI-1190/1191 User Manual 1-12 www .ni.com 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 all the safety information in this manual before you remove an SCXI module. Yo[...]

Chapter 1 Installing and Configuring the SCXI-119X © National Instruments Corporation 1-13 SCXI-1190/1191 User Manual Figure 1-3. Removin g the SCXI-119 X Removing the SCXI-119 X from Measurement & Automation Explorer To remove a module from Measurement & Automation Explorer, complete the following steps: 1. Double-click the Measurement &a[...]

Chapter 1 Installing and Configuring the SCXI-119X SCXI-1190/1191 User Manual 1-14 www .ni.com Note Deleting an SCXI chassis deletes all modules in the chassis. All configuration information for these modules is also lost. Y our SCXI chassis and/or SCXI module(s) sh ould no w be remov ed from the list of installed devices in Measurement & Autom[...]

© National Instruments Corporation 2-1 SCXI-1190/1191 User Manual 2 Using the SCXI-119 X This chapter contains a functional overview, safety instructions, and connection possibiliti es of the SCXI-119 X multiplex er module. Functional Over view The SCXI-119 X modules are gene ral-purpose, quad 4-channel, high-bandwidth multiplexing switches. Th e [...]

Chapter 2 Using the SCXI-119X SCXI-1190/1191 User Manual 2-2 www .ni.com Figure 2-1. SCXI-119 X Module Block Diagram Safety Instructions Cautions Do not operate damag ed equipment. The safety protection features built into this instrument can become impaired if th e instrument becomes dama ged in any w ay . If the instrument is damaged, do not use [...]

Chapter 2 Using the SCXI-119X © National Instruments Corporation 2-3 SCXI-1190/1191 User Manual Connections that exceed an y of the maximum signal ratings on the SCXI-119 X can create a shock or fire hazard or can damage an y or all of the de vices connected to the SCXI-119 X . National Instruments is not liable for any damages or injuries resulti[...]

Chapter 2 Using the SCXI-119X SCXI-1190/1191 User Manual 2-4 www .ni.com Connecting Signals The SCXI-1190 has pu sh -on SMB connectors, and the SCXI-1191 has screw-on SMA connectors as shown in Figure 2-2. Figure 2-2. SCXI-1190 SMB Connectors, SCXI-1191 SMA Connectors Note The power -up and reset state of the different multiple xer banks are as fol[...]

Chapter 2 Using the SCXI-119X © National Instruments Corporation 2-5 SCXI-1190/1191 User Manual Multiplexing to RF Sources Figure 2 -3 shows how to use the SCXI-119 X to select one of four RF sources to be routed to a RF measurement device. Figure 2-3. Connecting the SCXI-119 X RF Source 1 RF Source 2 RF Source 3 RF Source 4 RF Measurement Device [...]

Chapter 2 Using the SCXI-119X SCXI-1190/1191 User Manual 2-6 www .ni.com Expanding the RF Multiplexer Figure 2-4 shows how to expand t he SCXI-119 X by cascading stages together. In the specific case of Figure 2-4, the module is used to create a 13 to 1 multiplexer with a two-stage architecture. You can cascade several modules to provide even large[...]

© National Instruments Corporation A-1 SCXI-1190/1191 User Manual A Specifications This appendix lists the specif ications for the SCXI-1190 and the SCXI-1191 multiplex er modules. These specif ications are typical at 25 ° C unless otherwise noted. SCXI-1190 Input Characteristics Number of relays per bank ... .............. .... 3 Number of banks[...]

Appendix A Specifications for SCXI-1190 SCXI-1190/1191 User Manual A-2 www.ni.com RF Performance Characteristics Characteristic impedance (Z 0 ) ................50 Ω Insertion loss at: ≤ 100 MHz ................. .......................<0.4 dB ≤ 500 MHz ................. .......................<0.9 dB ≤ 1.3 GHz ..................... .[...]

Appendix A Specifications for SCXI-1190 © National Instruments Corporation A-3 SCXI-1190/1191 User Manual Caution Exceeding the maximum switching capability will decrease the e x pected life of the SCXI-1190. Power Requirement +5 VDC Maximum (all relays closed) .......... 600 mA Physical Dimensions................... ......................... . 17[...]

Appendix A Specifications for SCXI-1191 SCXI-1190/1191 User Manual A-4 www.ni.com SCXI-1191 Input Characteristics Number of relays per bank ............... ......3 Number of banks .................. .............. .... 4 Common-mode voltage Channel to earth ......................... ...... 30 V rms or DC Maximum switching vo ltage AC............ ..[...]

Appendix A Specifications for SCXI-1191 © National Instruments Corporation A-5 SCXI-1190/1191 User Manual Note Refer to the warning and cautions in Chapter 2, Using the SCXI-119X , for important information about using your SCXI-1191 with high-power signals. Dynamic Characteristics Relay operate time (at 20 ° C) Typical .................. .......[...]

Appendix A Specifications for SCXI-1191 SCXI-1190/1191 User Manual A-6 www.ni.com Certifications and Compliances CE Mark Compliance See the Declaration of Conformity sheet accompanying product.[...]

© National Instruments Corporation B-1 SCXI-1190/1191 User Manual B Common Questions This appendix addresses common questions you may hav e while using your SCXI-119 X mult ipl ex er module. The SCXI-1190 is listed to ha ve a 1.3 GHz bandwidth. Can I use it at 2 GHz bandwidth? The SCXI-1190 can definitely be used at 2 GHz, as long as the isolation[...]

Appendix B Common Question s SCXI-1190/1191 User Manual B-2 www.ni.com One of my modules doesn’t switch properly anymore. What’ s wr ong ? One of the relays has probably worn out. Relays are mechanical de vices and hav e a lim ited swit ching lifetime. Call Natio nal In struments for information on replacing your relays. What is VSWR, and ho w [...]

© National Instruments Corporation C-1 SCXI-1190/1191 User Manual C T echnical Support Resources This appendix describes the comprehensiv e resources av ailab le to yo u in the T echnical Support section of the National Instruments W eb site and provides technical support telephone numbers for you to use if you hav e trouble connecting to our W eb[...]

Appendix C T echnical Support Resources SCXI-1190/1191 User Manual C-2 www.ni.com Software-Related Resources • Instrument Driver Network —A library with hundreds of in strument dri v ers for contro l of standalone instruments via GPIB, VXI, or serial interfaces. Y ou also can submit a request for a particular instrument dri ver if it does not a[...]

© National Instruments Corporation G-1 SCXI-1190/1191 User Manual Glossar y Pref ix Meanings V alue n- nano- 10 –9 m- milli- 10 –3 M- mega- 10 6 G- giga- 10 9 Symbols ° degrees Ω ohms % percent A A amperes A C alternating current ADE application de velopment en vironment such as LabVIEW , LabW indows/CVI, V isual Basic, and C or C++ C C Cel[...]

Glossary SCXI-1190/1191 User Manual G-2 www .ni.com dB decibel DC direct current de vice a plug-in board, card, or pad that can contain multiple channels and co n v ers ion d e vi ces . Some examples of devices are computers, multimeters, multiplexers, oscillators, operator interfaces, and counters. digital multimeter a multifunction meter used to [...]

Glossary © National Instruments Corporation G-3 SCXI-1190/1191 User Manual N NI-SWITCH an IVI-based instrumen t dri v er that supports the National Instruments line of switch cards O oz ounce P PXI PCI with e xtensions for instrumentation R RF radio frequency relay a switch that connects or disconnects the signal to a common through the physical m[...]

Glossary SCXI-1190/1191 User Manual G-4 www .ni.com V V volts VDC v olts, direct current VSWR V oltage Standing W av e Ratio W Ww a t t s[...]

© National Instruments Corporation I-1 SCXI-1190/1191 User Manual Index A auto-detection of modules, 1-8 to 1-9 B block diagram of SCXI-119 X, 2-2 C certifications and compliances SCXI-1190, A-3 SCXI-1191, A-5 common questions, B-1 to B-2 configuration, 1-7 to 1-11 auto-detecting mod ules, 1-8 to 1-9 manually adding modules, 1- 9 to 1-10 self-test[...]

Index SCXI-1190/1191 User Manual I-2 www .ni.com troubleshooting, 1-10 to 1-11 multiplexed operation with DAQ device, 1-5 multiplexer, expanding, 2-6 multiplexing to RF sources, 2-5 N National Instruments Web sup port, C-1 to C-2 NI-SWITCH software, 1-2 O online problem-solving and diagnostic resources, C-1 P physical specifications SCXI-1190, A-3 [...]

Index © National Instruments Corporation I-3 SCXI-1190/1191 User Manual SCXI-1191, A-4 to A-5 certifications and compliances, A-5 dynamic characteristics, A-5 environment, A-5 input characteristics, A-4 physical, A-5 power requirement, A-5 RF performance characteristics, A-4 to A-6 T technical support resources, C -1 to C-2 troubleshooting common [...]