National Instruments PCI-8254R Getting Started page 9

1 2-Position Isolated Outputs Power Connector
2 Ferrite (Optional)
Connecting to the Isolated Outputs Power Supply
If you use a power supply other than the NI desktop power supply, follow the instructions in this section
to connect power to the NI 8254R.
Note
If you are not using the NI desktop power supply, you can optionally use 0.75 mm
ferrules according to the manufacturer specifications to terminate the wires leading to the 2-position
power connector, shown in Figure 7. Ferrules are available from Phoenix Contact (part number
3200519).
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1 2-Position Power Connector
Figure 7. Wiring a Third-Party Power Supply to the 2-Position Power Connector
Caution
Do not connect the NI 8254R isolated power to a source less than 5 VDC or greater than
30 VDC. Doing so could damage the NI 8254R.
Getting Started with the NI PCI-8254R
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Figure 6. Wiring Power to the NI 8254R
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2 Optional Ferrule
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3 NI Desktop Power Supply
4 Power Supply Cord (to Outlet)
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3
8
To Outlet
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2
, 18 AWG
Power Supply Wires
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