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INSTALLATION GUIDE

TBX-1316 High-Voltage 
Attenuator Terminal Block

This guide describes how to install and use the TBX-1316 high-voltage 
attenuator terminal block with the following modules:

SCXI-1125 (recommended)

SCXI-1126

SCXI-1120/D

The TBX-1316 is a shielded metal enclosure with a built-in high-voltage 
attenuator. You can use it to measure high-voltage signals of up to 1000 V 
Category I and 600 V Category II.

Caution

Do 

not

 use the TBX-1316 to connect to signals above 600 V Category II. Do 

not

 

use the TBX-1316 in Category III or IV applications. Do 

not

 connect to MAINS supply 

circuits above 600 VAC.

The TBX-1316 has eight differential high-voltage input channels. Each 
high-voltage input channel has three screw terminals—one each for input 
plus, input minus, and chassis ground. For maximum safety, all the 
chassis-ground terminals and the enclosure are connected. You can use 
6 to 20 AWG signal wire in the screw terminals. Use an SH3232 shielded 
cable to connect the TBX-1316 to the module.

Note

Refer to the 

Read Me First: Safety and Radio-Interference

 document for definitions 

of Categories and other safety information.

Caution

Do

 not

 use uninsulated input signal wires. All input signal wires 

must

 be 

separated from each other and 

must

 have a minimum voltage rating of 1000 V for 

Category I or 600 V for Category II and have a temperature rating of 90

°

C.

Each input channel is formed by a pair of 200:1 fixed-attenuation-ratio 
high-voltage resistor networks. The nominal inaccuracy of the attenuation 
factor is < 1%, and the attenuation-ratio drift temperature coefficient is 
< 20 ppm/

°

C.

Summary of Contents for TBX-1316

Page 1: ...ut channel has three screw terminals one each for input plus input minus and chassis ground For maximum safety all the chassis ground terminals and the enclosure are connected You can use 6 to 20 AWG signal wire in the screw terminals Use an SH3232 shielded cable to connect the TBX 1316 to the module Note Refer to the Read Me First Safety and Radio Interference document for definitions of Categori...

Page 2: ...tion which advises you of precautions to take to avoid injury data loss or a system crash When this icon is marked on the product refer to the Read Me First Safety and Radio Frequency Interference document shipped with the product for precautions to take When symbol is marked on a product it denotes a warning advising you to take precautions to avoid electrical shock When symbol is marked on a pro...

Page 3: ...Q PCI device E M Series DAQ PXI module SH3232 shielded cable and cable adapter as required for your application Documentation Read Me First Safety and Radio Frequency Interference DAQ Quick Start Guide SCXI Quick Start Guide TBX 1316 High Voltage Attenuator Terminal Block Installation Guide One of the following user manuals application dependent SCXI 1125 User Manual SCXI 1126 User Manual SCXI 112...

Page 4: ...uilding per the local safety codes If the enclosure is mounted on plaster board drywall mount the enclosure using four 14 1 1 2 in wood screws installed through the four 7 6 mm 0 3 in clearance mounting holes Position the enclosure so that all four screws are driven into wooden studs Figure 1 shows the clearance holes 3 While referring to Figure 2 unlock and open the enclosure door using a 3 8 in ...

Page 5: ...closure and tighten it with a number 2 Phillips screwdriver f Tighten the PE ground strain relief collar Figure 1 TBX 1316 Enclosure Mounting Hole Spacing 203 20 mm 8 000 in 254 00 mm 10 000 in 323 85 mm 12 750 in 342 90 mm 13 500 in 304 80 mm 12 000 in 9 53 mm 0 375 in 25 4 mm 1 000 in 1000 V CAT I 600 V CAT II 50 µA MAX per channel ...

Page 6: ...1316 perform the following steps while referring to Figures 2 and 3 1 Unlock and open the enclosure door using a 3 8 in flathead screwdriver Figure 2 Opening the TBX 1316 2 Loosen the signal strain relief collar 3 Run the signal wires through the strain relief opening 4 Prepare the signal wire by stripping the insulation no more than 10 mm 0 39 in Note When connecting the signals to the TBX 1316 f...

Page 7: ... into the terminal Caution No bare wire should extend past the screw terminal Exposed wire increases the risk of short circuits and failures 7 Tighten the terminal screws to a torque of 1 2 to 1 5 N m 10 62 to 13 28 in lb 8 Tighten the signal strain relief collar 9 Repeat steps 2 through 8 for each signal wire 10 Close and lock the enclosure door 11 Connect the TBX 1316 to the SCXI module front co...

Page 8: ...The illustrations show the SCXI chassis only 1 Protective Earth Ground Strain Relief Collar 2 Protective Earth Ground 3 Signal Cable Insulation 4 Signal Wire Insulation 5 Enclosure Door Lock 6 Enclosure Door 7 Enclosure Door Ground 8 SH3232 Shielded Cable Connector 9 Protective Cover 10 Signal Wire Terminal Strip 11 Chassis Ground Terminal Strip 12 Enclosure 13 Signal Strain Relief Collar 5 6 12 8...

Page 9: ...ions 3 Power off the SCXI chassis 4 Do one of the following Power off the computer that contains the E M Series DAQ device and disconnect the device from the chassis Power off the PXI portion of the PXI SCXI combination chassis and if used remove the cable connecting the SCXI portion of the chassis to E M Series device 5 Connect the TBX cable adapter to the appropriate SCXI module and secure it by...

Page 10: ... 6 Connect one end of the cable assembly to the SH3232 shielded cable connector on the TBX 1316 and secure the cable by tightening both mounting screws as shown in Figure 5 Figure 5 Connecting the Cable to the TBX 1316 1 Mounting Screws 2 Cable Assembly 1 2 1 ...

Page 11: ...d installation Figure 6 Completed Installation 8 If necessary reconnect the E M Series DAQ device to the chassis 9 Refer to the SCXI Quick Start Guide to power on the SCXI chassis and configure the system in software Calibrating the TBX 1316 NI recommends you perform an external calibration once a year You can download all available external calibration documents from ni com calibration by clickin...

Page 12: ...ttenuation ratio 200 1 fixed Attenuation ratio accuracy Uncalibrated 1 max Attenuation ratio temperature drift 20 ppm C max Differential input resistance 44 MΩ typ Physical NI recommends that the TBX 1316 be permanently connected equipment with an appropriate UL Listed external breaker for each line Enclosure protective earth PE ground must be installed Dimensions 30 48 25 40 15 24 cm 12 10 6 in W...

Page 13: ...round Field wire Diameter 6 to 20 AWG Temperature rating 90 C Connector type Screw terminal Environmental Operating temperature 0 to 55 C Storage temperature 20 to 70 C Humidity 10 to 90 RH noncondensing Maximum altitude 2 000 m Pollution Degree indoor use only 2 Safety The TBX 1316 is designed to meet the requirements of the following standards of safety for electrical equipment for measurement c...

Page 14: ...g CE Compliance The TBX 1316 meets the essential requirements of applicable European Directives as amended for CE marking as follows Low Voltage Directive safety 73 23 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive EMC 89 336 EEC Note Refer to the Declaration of Conformity DoC for this product for any additional regulatory compliance information To obtain the DoC for this product visit ni com certifi...

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