SCXI-1335 Terminal Block Installation Guide
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The Matrix Expansion Plug
You can use the matrix expansion plug to connect the columns of adjacent
terminal blocks creating larger matrixes. Use the matrix expansion plug to
expand rows. For example, two 8
×
32 matrixes connected using the matrix
expansion plug creates a 16
×
32 matrix. No external cabling is required.
Installing the Matrix Expansion Plug
To install the matrix expansion plug, complete the following steps while
referring to Figures 4 and 5:
1.
Align the matrix expansion plug over the top expansion connectors of
two adjacent terminal blocks.
2.
Press firmly, but gently, until matrix expansion plug is seated.
3.
Align the matrix expansion plug over the bottom expansion connectors
of two adjacent terminal blocks—skipping the first terminal block on
which you placed the top matrix expansion plug.
4.
Press firmly, but gently, until matrix expansion plug is seated.
Note
The matrix expansion plugs are keyed and install in one direction only.
