The NI SLSC-12001 chassis accommodates switch load signal conditioning (SLSC) modules that provide switches, loads, and signal conditioning for PXI and CompactRIO hardware platforms.
SLSC 12-Slot Chassis - The SLSC-12001 provides a power supply, trigger lines, and digital communications interface for detecting, configuring, and setting parameters for SLSC (Switch Load Signal Conditioning) modules. The chassis requires an external +24V power supply to operate. This power is distributed to each of the SLSC modules by an internal power bus that has input overvoltage, reverse voltage, and short circuit protection. The SLSC-12001 also features a secondary backplane area called the Rear Transition Interface (RTI), which you can use to route conditioned I/O signals directly to a connected data acquisition system using standard NI cables, or to route signals to one or more SLSC Modules can be connected in series. The SLSC-12001 has built-in diagnostics, including battery and fan monitoring, accessible through the NI-SLSC driver.
The chassis for SLSC thus provides the power supply, active cooling, triggering and a communication interface for SLSC modules. The chassis is compatible with NI and third-party SLSC modules. Alternatively, users can create their own custom module using the National Instruments Module Development Kit (MDK).
SLSC (Switch Load and Signal Conditioning)
NI Switch Load and Signal Conditioning (SLSC) hardware extends the PXI platform with load switching and management front-end modules. The standardized connectivity and form factor eliminates error-prone point-to-point cabling, simplifying the overall system by handling small to medium loads on a simple circuit board.