SCB-8 Features SCB-8 Purpose and Introduction This document explains how to connect and use the SCB-8 with DIO connectors on National Instruments hardware. Caution The protection provided by this product may be impaired if it is used in a manner not described in this document.
1. SCB-8 2. Cable Retention Bracket 3. SCB-8 User Guide Other Equipment There are several items not included in your SCB-8 kit that you need to operate the SCB-8. Required Items NI hardware with compatible Molex Nano-Pitch I/O connector ■...
SCB-8 Features SCB-8 Interior Refer to the following figure for information about the interior of the SCB-8 when connecting the SCB-8. Figure 3. Interior of the SCB-8 +5 V 1. 0.1 inch dual row header 2. Wall mounting screw holes 3.
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2. Cable retention bracket 3. Cable assembly 6. Connect the OCuLink x4 cable to the Nano-Pitch I/O connector on your NI hardware and secure with the appropriate retention bracket. When you have finished using the SCB-8, power off any external signals connected to the SCB-8 before you power off your computer.
Mounting Holes You can mount the SCB-8, either vertically or horizontally, on a DIN rail in an industrial environment. You can purchase a compatible DIN rail kit from NI using the part number 781740-01.
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SCB-8 Features OCuLink Cable Pin Number Description 0.1 Inch Header Connection No Connection † MGT Rx+ 1 No Connection † MGT Rx- 1 DIO 4 DIO 4 DIO 5 DIO 5 MGT REF+/DIO 0 DIO 0 MGT REF-/DIO 1 DIO 1 No Connection †...
MGT Tx- 3 Reserved No Connection † MGT Rx+/- n and MGT Tx+/- n are connected on the SCB-8. Table 1. OCuLink x4 to 0.1 Inch Header Connector Signal Mapping Environment Maximum altitude 2,000 m (800 mbar) (at 25 °C ambient temperature) Pollution Degree Indoor use only.
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• Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)—At the end of the product life cycle, all NI products must be disposed of according to local laws and regulations. For more information about how to recycle NI products in your region, visit ni.com/...
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