National Instruments VXI-TB-196 Installation Manual

VXI-TB-196/296 T

Introduction

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321349A-01

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This guide describes how to connect signals and install the

VXI-TB-196 and VXI-TB-296 (196/296) terminal blocks with your

VXI-MIO and VXI-DIO modules.

The VXI-TB-196/296 terminal block has a shielded board with either

96 or 192 screw terminals for connection to the VXI-MIO and

VXI-DIO front panel connectors, respectively. The VXI-TB-196/296

can easily accommodate thermocouples, RTDs, strain gauges,

thermistors, millivolt sources, volt sources, and current-loop receivers.

You need the following to set up and use your VXI-TB-196/296

terminal block:

One or more of the following terminal blocks:

VXI-TB-196

VXI-TB-296

VXI-TB-196/296 Terminal Block Installation Guide

VXIbus chassis

One or more VXI-DAQ module(s) and documentation

Phillips-head number 1 and number 2 screwdrivers

0.09 in. flathead screwdriver

Long-nose pliers

Wire cutter

Wire insulation stripper

LOCK

September 1996

Table of Contents

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Page 1 Long-nose pliers Wire cutter Wire insulation stripper National Instruments ™ and The Software is the Instrument ™ are trademarks of National Instruments Corporation. Product and company names are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies. 321349A-01 © Copyright 1996 National Instruments Corp. All rights reserved.
Page 2 Signal Connection Perform the following steps to connect the signals to the terminal block. The called-out numbers refer to items in Figure 1. To access the screw terminals (9), remove the terminal block cover (5) by loosening the three cover screws (6) with a Phillips- head number 1 screwdriver.
Page 3 Figure 1 shows the VXI-TB-196 terminal block parts locator diagram. The VXI-TB-296 will have two screw terminal boards inside, instead of the single board shown in the VXI-TB-196. Handle Recess Area Cover Screw Terminal 12 Strain-Relief Bar Mounting Screw Cover Screw...
Page 4 Figure 2 shows the screw terminal board inside the uncovered VXI-TB-196 terminal block. The VXI-TB-296 will have two screw terminal boards inside, instead of the single board shown in the VXI-TB-196. Wire Opening Screw Terminal Board Figure 2. VXI-TB -196 Screw Terminal Board You can now connect the terminal block to the VXI-DAQ module front panel connector.
Page 5 Attachment Screw Handle Recess Area Mounting Screw Front Panel Connector Ejector Handle VXI-TB-196/296 Mating Connector VXI-DAQ Module Figure 3. Installing the Terminal Block on the VXI-DAQ Module...

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