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What Your Kit Should Contain
The CB-50 I/O connector block kit is available in three versions, depending on your
requirements:
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CB-50 with 0.5 m cable assembly
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CB-50 with 1 m cable assembly
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CB-50 without cable assembly
In addition, each version of the kit contains the following components:
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Interface assembly
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Connector block, ejector ears, and flush-mount and rack-mount brackets
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Screwdriver
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CB-50 I/O Connector Block Installation Guide
If your kit is missing any of the components or if you received the wrong version, contact
National Instruments.
Installation
Warning:
Although the connectors are keyed, it is possible to force the connectors into the
header the wrong way. You must be absolutely certain that the connectors are
properly aligned. Failure to do so could cause signals to be connected to the
wrong pins, which could damage the data acquisition board and the computer.
N
ATIONAL
I
NSTRUMENTS IS NOT LIABLE FOR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM SUCH
CONNECTIONS
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1. Plug either end of the ribbon cable into the 50-pin rear panel connector on the board. Align
the tabs and arrows as shown in Figure 1.
