National Instruments SC-2043-SG Barcode Reader User Manual


 
© National Instruments Corporation ix SC-2043-SG User Manual
About This Manual
This manual describes the electrical and mechanical aspects of the SC-2043-SG and contains
information concerning its configuration and operation. The SC-2043-SG is an eight-channel
strain gauge signal conditioning accessory for National Instruments DAQ boards. The
conditioned strain gauge signals are routed directly to the analog input channels of the DAQ
board via a 50-pin connector. The SC-2043-SG also has breakout screw terminals for additional
analog inputs (MIO and MIO E Series boards only), analog outputs, and digital and timing I/O
pins on the DAQ board I/O connector.
Organization of This Manual
The SC-2043-SG User Manual is organized as follows:
Chapter 1, Introduction, describes the SC-2043-SG, lists what you need to get started with
your SC-2043-SG, describes the optional software and optional equipment, and explains how
to unpack your SC-2043-SG.
Chapter 2, Installation and Configuration, describes the installation and configuration of
your SC-2043-SG. The topics discussed are connection of the SC-2043-SG to the DAQ
board and switch and jumper configuration for your SC-2043-SG.
Chapter 3, Signal Connections, describes the signal connections to the SC-2043-SG board.
Chapter 4, Theory of Operation, contains a functional overview of the SC-2043-SG board
and explains the operation of each functional unit making up the SC-2043-SG.
Chapter 5, Calibration Procedures, discusses the calibration procedures for the SC-2043-SG.
Appendix A, Specifications, lists the specifications for the SC-2043-SG.
Appendix B, 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 manual,
including abbreviations, acronyms, metric prefixes, mnemonics, and symbols.
The Index contains an alphabetical list of key terms and topics used in this manual, including
the page where you can find each one.