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NI SCXI-1332 Installation Instructions

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Figure shows how to use a matrix expansion cable with SCXI-1332 
terminal blocks to expand the number of columns of a 4

×

8 matrix. The 

matrix expansion cable connects rows to expand the number of columns. To 
expand the number of columns of a matrix, complete the following steps:

1.

Connect 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.  

Expanding the Number of Columns with the Matrix Expansion Cable

The SCXI-1332 configures the SCXI-1127/1128 as a 4

×

8 matrix. 

Connecting the SCXI-1332 terminal blocks as described above creates 
a 4

×

16 matrix.

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SCXI-1332 Terminal Block

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Row Connectors

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Matrix Expansion Cable

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8

4

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Module 1

Matrix

Expansion

Cable

Module 2

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2

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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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