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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

NI SCXI -1332

Terminal Block for the NI SCXI-1127/1128

This guide describes how to install and connect signals to the 
National Instruments SCXI-1332 terminal block to configure the 
SCXI-1127/1128 switch module as a 4

×

8, 2-wire matrix.

Screw terminals on the SCXI-1332 allow you to access the 4

×

8 matrix. 

The SCXI-1332 also contains terminals for connecting rows and columns 
between modules using expansion cables.

Refer to the 

NI Switches Getting Started Guide

 to determine when to install 

the terminal block. Visit 

ni.com/switches

 for information on other 

switching solutions.

Conventions

The following conventions are used in this guide:

»

The 

»

 symbol leads you through nested menu items and dialog box options 

to a final action. The sequence 

File»Page Setup»Options

 directs you to 

pull down 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 of precautions to take to 
avoid injury, data loss, or a system crash. When this symbol is marked on a 
product, refer to the 

Read Me First: Safety and Radio-Frequency 

Interference 

document for information about precautions to take.

bold

Bold text denotes items that you must select or click in the software, such 
as menu items and dialog box options. Bold text also denotes parameter 
names.

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Summary of Contents for SCXI-1332

Page 1: ...ons Conventions The following conventions are used in this guide The symbol leads you through nested menu items and dialog box options to a final action The sequence File Page Setup Options directs yo...

Page 2: ...andling the terminal block take the following precautions Caution Never touch the exposed pins of connectors Ground yourself using a grounding strap or by touching a grounded object Touch the antistat...

Page 3: ...nd of the wire 2 Remove the top cover screw 3 Unsnap and remove the top cover 4 Loosen the two strain relief screws on the strain relief bar 5 Run the signal wires through the strain relief opening 6...

Page 4: ...NI SCXI 1332 Installation Instructions 4 ni com Figure 1 SCXI 1332 Top Cover Diagram 1 Top Cover Screw 2 Top Cover 2 1...

Page 5: ...al blocks If you are not expanding the number of columns of the matrix skip to the 6 Install the Terminal Block step For more information about expanding matrices refer to the NI Switches Help 1 Colum...

Page 6: ...one end of the matrix expansion cable to a row connector in one of the terminal blocks 2 Connect the other end of the matrix expansion cable to a row connector in another terminal block Figure 3 Expa...

Page 7: ...e following steps 1 Connect one end of a matrix expansion cable to a column connector in one of the terminal blocks 2 Connect one end of a second matrix expansion cable to another column connector in...

Page 8: ...the following steps 1 Plug the SCXI 1332 onto the front connector on the SCXI 1127 1128 2 Tighten the top and bottom thumbscrews on the terminal block rear panel to hold it securely in place Figure 5...

Page 9: ...document for more information about measurement categories Maximum Current Maximum current per channel 2 ADC 2 AAC Environment The NI SCXI 1332 is intended for indoor use only Operating temperature 0...

Page 10: ...liance This product meets the essential requirements of applicable European Directives as amended for CE marking as follows Low Voltage Directive safety 73 23 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directi...

Page 11: ...al Instruments trademarks Other product and company names mentioned herein are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies For patents covering National Instruments products refer to the a...

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