Installing Cables - National Instruments Single-Ended Digital Waveform Generator/Analyzer Modules NI SMB-2163 User Manual

Installing Cables

Disconnect power from the device, accessory, and any other connected hardware
Caution
before connecting the cable to prevent damage to the hardware and personal injury. NI is
not liable for damage resulting from improper connections.
Always install the module in a computer or PXI/CompactPCI chassis before
Note
attaching any cables or accessories.
Notes Do not use cables other than the NI SHC68-C68-D2 cable with this accessory.
Do not use the NI SMB-2163 accessory with differential digital signals, such as the digital
pattern output of the NI PXI-5421 signal generator.
The NI SMB-2163 is not compatible with the NI 6533/6534 products.
NI SMB-2163 User Guide
Complete the following steps to install the NI SHC68-C68-D2 cable and
any 50 Ω SMB cables.
1. Install the driver software and digital waveform generator/analyzer
by following the installation procedure in the NI Digital Waveform
Generator/Analyzer Getting Started Guide.
2. Attach either end of an NI SHC68-C68-D2 cable assembly to the DDC
connector of the digital waveform generator/analyzer and secure the
cable with the captive screws on the cable connector.
3. Attach and secure the other end of the NI SHC68-C68-D2 cable
assembly to the DDC connector of the NI SMB-2163 and secure them
together with the captive screws on the cable connector.
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