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PXI-846x and NI-CAN for Windows 98/95
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Cabling Requirements for
PXI-8460 Low-Speed CAN
This appendix describes the cabling requirements for the PXI-8460
hardware.
Cables should be constructed to meet these requirements, as well as the
requirements of the other CAN devices in the network.
Connector Pinouts
The PXI-8460 has DB-9 D-Sub connector(s). The 9-pin D-Sub follows the
pinout recommended by CiA DS 102. Figure B-1 shows the pinout for this
connector.
Figure B-1.
Pinout for 9-Pin D-Sub Connector
CAN_H and CAN_L are signal lines that carry the data on the CAN
network. These signals should be connected using twisted-pair cable.
1
234
5
6
789
No Connection
CAN_L
V–
No Connection
Optional Ground (V–)
CAN_H
No Connection
V+
Shield