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NI VB-8012 Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information

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Connecting to the VB-8012

Connecting to the Mixed Signal Oscilloscope

Caution

Exceeding the maximum input voltage ratings, which are listed in the 

NI VirtualBench VB-8012 Specifications

 document, can damage 

the device and the computer. National Instruments is not liable for any damage resulting from such signal connections. 

Connecting to the Function Generator (FGEN)

The FGEN BNC connector is the analog waveform output terminal from which standard functions and arbitrary waveforms are generated. The maximum output 
levels from this connector depend on the type of load termination.

Caution

Exceeding the maximum output ratings, which are listed in the 

NI VirtualBench VB-8012 Specifications

 document, can damage the 

device and the computer. National Instruments is not liable for any damage resulting from such signal connections.

Connecting to the External Trigger (TRIG)

Caution

Exceeding the maximum input voltage ratings or maximum output ratings, which are listed in the 

NI VirtualBench VB-8012 

Specifications

 document, can damage the device and the computer. National Instruments is not liable for any damage resulting from such signal 

connections.

Connecting to the Digital I/O

Caution

Exceeding the maximum input voltage ratings or maximum output ratings, which are listed in the 

NI VirtualBench VB-8012 

Specifications

 document, can damage the device and the computer. National Instruments is not liable for any damage resulting from such signal 

connections.

Caution

Never connect the +3.3 V power terminal to analog or digital ground or to any other voltage source on VirtualBench or any other device. 

Doing so can damage the device and the computer. NI is not liable for damage resulting from such a connection.

Digital I/O

Screw terminal wiring .............................................0.1 to 2.0 mm

(30 to 14 AWG)

Torque......................................................................0.25 N · m (2.2 lb · in.)

Connecting to the DC Power Supply

Caution

Exceeding the maximum output ratings, which are listed in the 

NI VirtualBench VB-8012 Specifications

 document, can damage the 

device and the computer. National Instruments is not liable for any damage resulting from such signal connections. 

Caution

Do not exceed 60 VDC from any terminal to ground when cascading power supplies.

Caution

The NI VB-8012 DC power supply does not provide isolation when using the +6 V channel.

Note

Always use twisted pair wire for connections to the DC power supply.

DC power supply

Screw terminal wiring .............................................0.1 to 2.0 mm

2

 (30 to 14 AWG)

Torque......................................................................0.25 N · m (2.2 lb · in.)

Connecting to the Digital Multimeter (DMM)

Caution

Exceeding the maximum input voltage ratings, which are listed in the 

NI VirtualBench VB-8012 Specifications

 document, can damage 

the device and the computer. National Instruments is not liable for any damage resulting from such signal connections.

Where to Go Next

The following documents contain information that you may find helpful as you use this document:

The 

NI VirtualBench Quick Start

, packaged with your NI VirtualBench all-in-one instrument, describes how to install and configure NI VirtualBench and 

confirm it is operating properly. 

The 

NI VirtualBench Help

, which can be launched from NI VirtualBench software by clicking the 

?

 icon, contains complete information about using your 

VirtualBench hardware and application.

The 

NI VirtualBench VB-8012 Specifications

, found on 

ni.com/manuals

, lists the specifications for your VirtualBench. 

Summary of Contents for NI VB-8012

Page 1: ...ion must be expected Typical level for most products Pollution Degree 3 means that conductive pollution occurs or dry nonconductive pollution occurs that becomes conductive due to condensation Operate the hardware at or below the measurement category1 marked on the hardware label Measurement circuits are subjected to working voltages2 and transient stresses overvoltage from the circuit to which th...

Page 2: ...panel power button does not inhibit the internal power supply Preparing the Environment Ensure that the environment you are using the NI VB 8012 in meets the following specifications Operating temperature 0 to 40 C Cooling Forced air circulation positive pressurization through a fan Fan speed automatically adjusts according to operating conditions Intake and exhaust locations are on rear of device...

Page 3: ... or digital ground or to any other voltage source on VirtualBench or any other device Doing so can damage the device and the computer NI is not liable for damage resulting from such a connection Digital I O Screw terminal wiring 0 1 to 2 0 mm2 30 to 14 AWG Torque 0 25 N m 2 2 lb in Connecting to the DC Power Supply Caution Exceeding the maximum output ratings which are listed in the NI VirtualBenc...

Page 4: ...obtain relevant HTS codes ECCNs and other import export data NI MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES AS TO THE ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY ERRORS U S Government Customers The data contained in this manual was developed at private expense and is subject to the applicable limited rights and restricted data rights as set forth in FAR 52 227 14s DFAR ...

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