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SCXI-1317 Terminal Block Installation Guide

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SCXI-1521/B

SCXI-1521/B refers to either the SCXI-1521 or SCXI-1521B module.

What You Need to Get Started

To install and use the SCXI-1317 terminal block, you need the following 
items:

Hardware

SCXI-1317 terminal block

SCXI-1521/B module

SCXI or PXI/SCXI combination chassis

Cabling, cable adapter, and quarter-bridge strain gauges as 
required for your application

Documentation

Read Me First: Safety and Radio-Frequency Interference

SCXI Quick Start Guide

SCXI-1317 Terminal Block Installation Guide

SCXI-1521/B User Manual

SCXI or PXI/SCXI combination chassis user manual

Tools

Number 2 Phillips screwdriver

Long-nose pliers

Wire cutter

Summary of Contents for SCXI-1317

Page 1: ...the File menu select the Page Setup item and select Options from the last dialog box This icon denotes a note which alerts you to important information This icon denotes a caution which advises you o...

Page 2: ...es device names functions operations variables filenames and extensions SCXI 1521 B SCXI 1521 B refers to either the SCXI 1521 or SCXI 1521B module What You Need to Get Started To install and use the...

Page 3: ...2 or 3 wire strain gauge Figures 1 and 2 show the circuit wiring diagrams If the transducer is shielded connect the shield to the GND connection on the SCXI 1317 terminal block Figure 1 Quarter Bridge...

Page 4: ...g symbols apply to the circuit diagram and equations R1 and R2 are half bridge completion resistors R3 is the quarter bridge completion resistor dummy resistor R4 is the active measuring element RSCAL...

Page 5: ...lation no more than 7 mm 0 28 in 4 Run the signal wires through the strain relief opening If necessary add insulation or padding 5 Insert the stripped end of the signal wires fully into the terminal M...

Page 6: ...2 in Maximum Working Voltage Maximum working voltage refers to the signal voltage plus the common mode voltage Channel to earth 42 Vrms Installation Category I Channel to channel 42 Vrms Installation...

Page 7: ...l equipment for measurement control and laboratory use IEC 61010 1 EN 61010 1 UL 61010 1 CAN CSA C22 2 No 61010 1 Note For UL and other safety certifications refer to the product label or visit ni com...

Page 8: ...uments Corp All rights reserved 373794B 01 Jul04 373794B 01 CE Compliance The SCXI 1317 terminal block meets the essential requirements of applicable European Directives as amended for CE marking as f...

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