INSTALLATION GUIDE
BNC-2120
Connector Accessory for E/M/S/X Series Devices
This installation guide describes how to install, configure, and use your BNC-2120 accessory
with 68-pin or 100-pin E/M/S/X Series multifunction data acquisition (DAQ) devices. This
document also contains accessory specifications.
The BNC-2120 has the following features:
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Eight BNC connectors for analog input (AI) connection
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Onboard temperature reference
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Thermocouple connector
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Resistor measurement screw terminals
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Two BNC connectors for analog output (AO) connection
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Screw terminals for digital I/O (DIO) connection with state indicators
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Screw terminals for timing I/O (TIO) connection
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Two user-defined BNC connectors
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A function generator with the following outputs:
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Frequency-adjustable, TTL-compatible square wave
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Frequency- and amplitude-adjustable sine wave or triangle wave
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Quadrature encoder
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A 68-pin I/O connector that connects to multifunction DAQ devices
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Can be used on a desktop or mounted on a DIN rail
Contents
What You Need to Get Started ................................................................................................. 2
Installing the BNC-2120........................................................................................................... 2
Connecting Analog Input Signals............................................................................................. 5
Measuring Floating Signals ...................................................................................... 6
Measuring Ground-Referenced Signals.................................................................... 7
Measuring Temperature.................................................................................................... 7
Measuring Resistance ....................................................................................................... 8
Connecting Analog Output Signals .......................................................................................... 8
Using the Function Generator................................................................................................... 9
Connecting Timing I/O Signals................................................................................................ 9
Connecting User-Defined Signals ............................................................................................ 13
Connecting Digital I/O Signals................................................................................................. 14
Specifications............................................................................................................................ 14
