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© National Instruments Corporation ix SC-2040 User Manual
About This Manual
This manual describes the electrical and mechanical aspects of the SC-2040 and contains
information concerning its configuration and operation. The SC-2040 is an eight-channel
simultaneously sampling differential amplifier for the National Instruments MIO-16E Series
DAQ boards. The SC-2040 samples all eight channels at the same time, preserving interchannel
phase relationships for the MIO-16E.
Organization of This Manual
The SC-2040 User Manual is organized as follows:
• Chapter 1, Introduction, describes the SC-2040, lists what you need to get started with your
SC-2040, describes the optional software and optional equipment, and explains how to
unpack your SC-2040.
• Chapter 2, Configuration and Installation, describes the configuration and installation of
your SC-2040. The topics discussed are switch and jumper configuration, connection of the
SC-2040 to the MIO-16E, and the power-on sequence for your SC-2040 configuration.
• Chapter 3, Signal Connections, describes the signal connections to the SC-2040 board, and
cable wiring.
• Chapter 4, Theory of Operation, contains a functional overview of the SC-2040 board and
explains the operation of each functional unit making up the SC-2040.
• Chapter 5, Calibration Procedures, discusses the calibration procedures for the SC-2040
board.
• Appendix A, Specifications, lists the specifications for the SC-2040.
• 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.