working with SCXI 1520 & BNC 2080

[sensi]

I'm working with SCXI 1520 with 1314 terminal block.
I'd like to acquire signals coming out from SCXI and (in the mean time) signals from BNC 2080 linked with a strain gage conditioner (Vishay).
Is it possible; and how?
Thanks you very much.
Stefano Sensi

[Spencer S.]

Stefano,

This should be possible. When using the SCXI-1520 in multiplexed mode, only differential channel 0 of the controlling DAQ device is used. So, you can access the remaining analog input channels with your BNC-2080. However, there are a couple of important things to keep in mind. First, because the SCXI-1520 is a parallel-capable module, you will be unable to accomplish this with a SCXI-1349. You will need to use a SCXI-1346. This is explained in detail in the KnowledgeBase linked below:

Can I Use the SCXI-1180 Feedthrough Module with a SCXI-1520 Module?

So, you will connect your BNC-2080 to the 50-pin connector on the SCXI-1346 via a 50-pin cab
le. I have also included a link to a KnowledgeBase with the SCXI-1346 pin translations:

Breakout Pin Translations for the SCXI-1349 and SCXI-1346

Good luck with your application.

Spencer S.