Cables And Connections - National Instruments PXI Series User Manual

Cables and Connections

How do I plug both a PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard into the
controller?
The NI PXI-8115 has no PS/2 connector, and you need to use a
USB Y-splitter cable as shown in Figure 4-1, or a similar device, to
connect both a PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard. National Instruments part
number 778713-01 is such a cable and is available through the online
catalog at
What if I don't have a Y-splitter cable? Can I still use a mouse and
keyboard?
If you do not have a Y-splitter cable, plug a USB keyboard into any USB
connector. You can also plug a USB mouse into any USB connector.
How do I connect a standard 25-pin LPT cable to the NI PXI-8115?
The NI PXI-8115 uses a type C LPT connector. Most parallel port
devices use a type A connector. To use a device with a standard type A
LPT connector, you need to use a type C-to-type A LPT adapter. Parallel
port adapter cables, part number 777169-01, are available through the
online catalog at
How do I connect a VGA monitor to the NI PXI-8115?
A DisplayPort-to-VGA adapter (part number 782271-01) is included with
your kit. You can use this adapter to connect a VGA monitor to a
DisplayPort connector.
How do I connect two monitors to the NI PXI-8115?
The NI PXI-8115 offers two DisplayPort connectors that can each be
connected to separate monitors for dual monitor support.
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