SCXI Communication

NI Digital Multimeters

SCXI Communication

The following table shows the pins used for SCXI communication:

Pin Assignment
1–5, 7–9 SCXI Communication
Note Note  The NI USB-4065 does not support the ability to control SCXI switches through the AUX cable. Use the NI USB-1357/1358 SCXI PnP Backplane Kit to control SCXI switches with the NI USB-1359 Adapter and send and receive triggers with the NI SCXI-1359 Adapter. Both the NI USB-1359 and NI SCXI-1359 Adapters are included in the NI USB-1357/1358 SCXI Backplane Kit.

Cable Accessory

This SH9MD-AUX cable allows the NI 4065 to communicate with SCXI switches. Refer to Scanning Switch Modules for more information.

For installation instructions for National Instruments switch modules, refer to the NI Switches Help at either of the following locations:

  • Start»All Programs»National Instruments»NI-SWITCH»Documentation»NI Switches Help (if you have installed NI-SWITCH)
  • NI Product Manuals Library Web site (if you have not installed NI-SWITCH)