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CB-50 Connector Block Installation CB-50 Overview The CB-50 is designed to enable connection of analog and digital signals to certain NI data acquisition boards. The CB-50 comprises an optional 0.5 m or 1.0 m ribbon cable and a connector block with 50 screw terminals.
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CB-50 Connector Block Installation Architecture Boards Compatible with CB-50 • NB-DIO-32F • NB-DIO-24 • NB-AO-6 • NB-TIO-10 • Lab-NB • Lab-SE Connector pinout information is available in the user manual for each data acquisition board. ni.com...
CB-50 Connector Block Installation CB-50 Kit Contents The CB-50 connector block kit is available in three versions, depending on your requirements: • CB-50 with 0.5 m cable assembly (NI part number 776164-01) • CB-50 with 1 m cable assembly (NI part number 776164-02) •...
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Failure to do so could cause signals to be connected to the wrong pins, which could damage the data acquisition board and the computer. NI is not liable for damage resulting from such connections.
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Figure 2. Inserting the Ejector Ears into the Connector Block 4. If you plan to mount your connector block for stability, either flush mount or rail mount the CB-50 as follows; if you do not want to mount the connector block, proceed to step 5.
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CB-50 Connector Block Installation Mount Type Procedure Figure 4. Removing the Connector Block Ends b. Insert the rail-mount bracket into the slots on the bottom of the connector block as shown. Figure 5. Inserting the Rail-Mount Bracket c. Replace the end of the connector block and push very firmly until it snaps into place;...
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CB-50 Connector Block Installation Figure 6. Cable Connections to the CB-50 6. Firmly push in the connector until the ejector ears on the block header connector snap into position. The numbers on the connector block correspond to the pin numbers of the rear panel I/O connector on the board.
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CB-50 Connector Block Installation Uninstalling the CB-50 Complete the following steps to remove the ribbon cable from the CB-50. 1. Press down on the ejector ears of the connector block. The connector will pop out. 2. At the other end, grasp the ribbon cable near the connector end and pull it away from the board with a rocking motion.
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