National Instruments SCXI-1190/1191 Switch User Manual


 
Chapter 1 Installing and Configuring the SCXI-119X
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c. Click the + next to your SCXI chassis to show all the SCXI
modules.
d. Right-click on the module that is connected to your DAQ device
or computer-based instrument and select Properties.
e. Change the Connected to selection from None to Connected to:
Device x.
2. If you get the warning message
Failed to find followed by the
module codes and the message
Unable to communicate with
chassis
, take the following troubleshooting actions:
a. Make sure that the SCXI chassis is powered on.
b. Make sure the cable between the SCXI chassis and DAQ device or
computer-based instrument is properly connected.
c. Inspect the cable and the connectors for any bent pins.
d. Make sure you are using the correct National Instruments cable
assembly.
e. Test your DAQ device or computer-based instrument to verify it is
working properly. See your DAQ device or computer-based
instrument user manual for more information.
3. If you get the warning message
Failed to find, followed by
module codes and then the message
Instead found: module with
ID 0Xxx
, return to the Connecting the SCXI-119X to a DAQ Device
or Computer-Based Instrument section and make sure the correct
module is in the specified slot. Delete the incorrect module as
described in the Removing the SCXI-119X from an SCXI Chassis
section and then add the correct module as described in the Manually
Adding Modules section.
4. If you get the warning message
Failed to find, followed by a
module code and then the message
Slot x is empty, check to see
if the configured module is installed in the specified slot. If not, install
the module by referring to the Installing the Hardware section. If the
module is installed in the correct slot, turn off the chassis, remove the
module as specified in the Removing the SCXI-119X from an SCXI
Chassis section, and verify that no connector pins are bent on the rear
signal connector. Reinstall the module, ensuring the module is fully
inserted and properly aligned in the slot.
5. After checking the preceding items, return to the Self-Test Verification
section and retest your SCXI chassis.