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VXI-TB-1000 T
Introduction
What You Need to Get Started
NI-VXI™ is a trademark of National Instruments Corporation. Product and company names are trademarks or trade names of their respective
companies.
321528A-01˜
ERMINAL
This guide describes how to connect signals and install the VXI-TB-1000
terminal board carrier with your VXI-DAQ module, including VXI-MIO,
VXI-SC, and VXI-DIO modules.
The VXI-TB-1000 is a carrier for VXI-TB Series terminal boards. You
can configure these terminal boards to match any VXI-DAQ module
configuration. The VXI-TB-1000 populated with terminal boards can
easily accommodate thermocouples, RTDs, strain gauges, thermistors,
millivolt sources, volt sources, and current-loop receivers.
You need the following items to set up and use your VXI-TB-1000
terminal board carrier:
One or more VXI-TB-1000 terminal blocks
One or more VXI-TB Series terminal boards
VXI-TB-1000 Terminal Board Carrier Installation Guide
VXIbus chassis
One or more VXI-DAQ modules and documentation
Phillips-head number 1 and number 2 screwdrivers
0.09 in. flathead screwdriver
Long-nose pliers
Wire cutter
Wire insulation stripper
© Copyright 1997 National Instruments Corp. All rights reserved.
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- Page 1 0.09 in. flathead screwdriver Long-nose pliers Wire cutter Wire insulation stripper NI-VXI™ is a trademark of National Instruments Corporation. Product and company names are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies. 321528A-01˜ © Copyright 1997 National Instruments Corp. All rights reserved.
- Page 2 When using the terminal block with high common-mode voltages, you MUST insulate your signal wires to prevent electric shock by using 300 V wire minimum. National Instruments is NOT liable for any damages or injuries resulting from inadequate signal wire insulation.
- Page 3 Phillips-head number 1 screwdriver. 5. If you are using only one terminal board, you need to install the safety shield (10) included with the VXI-TB-1000. Place the safety shield over the screw bosses (15) and tighten the two safety shield screws (4), included with the shield, to the screw bosses.
- Page 4 Figure 1 shows the VXI-TB-1000 terminal board carrier parts locator diagram. Handle Recess Area Cover Screw Terminal 13 Cover Insulator Mounting Screw Cover Screw 10 Safety Shield 14 User Help Card Grounding Lug Terminal Board 11 Strain-Relief Bar Screw 15 Screw Bosses...
- Page 5 Signal Connection Perform the following steps to connect the signals to the terminal block. The numbers in parentheses refer to items in Figure 1. 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 6 Figure 2 shows the screw terminal board inside the uncovered VXI-TB-1000 terminal board carrier with one terminal board. Wire Opening Screw Terminal Board Figure 2. VXI-TB-1000 Screw Terminal Board Installing Your Terminal Block Perform the following steps to connect the terminal block to the VXI-DAQ module front panel connector.
- Page 7 Attachment Screw Handle Recess Area Mounting Screw Front Panel Connector Ejector Handle VXI-TB-1000 Mating Connector VXI-DAQ Module Figure 3. Installing the Terminal Block on the VXI-DAQ Module...
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