National Instruments PCI-8254R Getting Started page 7

To connect power for the isolated outputs to the NI 8254R, refer to Figures 2 through 6 while completing
the following steps:
1. If you are using the NI desktop power supply, remove the 4-position power connector connected to
the power supply, shown in Figure 2.
a. Reconnect the wire that was connected to the V position on the 4-position power connector to
the V position on the 2-position isolated outputs power connector, shown in Figure 3.
b. Reconnect the wire that was connected to the C position on the 4-position power connector to
the C position on the 2-position isolated outputs power connector, shown in Figure 3.
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1 4-Position Power Connector
2 V Position
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3
1 2-Position Isolated Outputs Power Connector
2 C Position
2. Plug the 2-position isolated outputs power connector from the power supply into the power
receptacle on the NI 8254R.
Getting Started with the NI PCI-8254R
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Figure 2. Removing the 4-Position Power Connector from the Power Supply
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Figure 3. Connecting the 2-Position Power Connector to the Power Supply
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3 C Position
4 Power Supply Wire and Optional Ferrule
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3 V Position
4 Power Supply Wire and Optional Ferrule
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