INSTALLATION GUIDE
NI TB-2706
PXI/PXIe Terminal Block for M Series and NI 6143 Devices
This installation guide describes how to install and connect signals to the NI TB-2706 terminal block
for use with PXI/PXIe M Series, NI PXI-6143, and other PXI/PXIe devices with a 68-pin VHDCI
connector.
Contents
Introduction.......................................................................................................................................... 1
What You Need to Get Started ............................................................................................................ 1
Safety Information ............................................................................................................................... 2
Connecting the Signals ........................................................................................................................ 3
Installing the Terminal Block .............................................................................................................. 5
Specifications....................................................................................................................................... 6
Where to Go for Support ..................................................................................................................... 7
Introduction
The TB-2706 is a terminal block assembly consisting of a printed circuit board, 70 screw terminals, and
a metal enclosure with strain relief hardware. The terminal block assembly connects directly to the front
panel of National Instruments PXI-622
x
, PXI-625
x
, PXIe-625
x
, PXI-628
x
, and PXI-6143 devices,
eliminating the need for an external cable.
The TB-2706 allows you to easily connect analog input, analog output, counter/timer, and digital I/O
signals to your National Instruments device. The 70 screw terminals allow access to every pin on the
connector, plus two shield screw terminals for use with a shielded cable. For M Series devices with
two connectors, this terminal block allows access to every pin on Connector 0, plus two shield screw
terminals for use with a shielded cable, but makes Connector 1 inaccessible.
Caution
The TB-2706 is not designed for input voltages greater than 42 V
pk
/60 VDC, even if you
install a voltage divider that reduces the voltage to within the input range of the DAQ device. Input
voltages greater than 42 V
pk
/60 VDC can damage the TB-2706, any device connected to it, and the
host computer. Overvoltage also can cause an electric shock hazard for the operator. National
Instruments is
not
liable for damage or injury resulting from such misuse.
What You Need to Get Started
You need the following to set up and use your terminal block:
❑
NI TB-2706 Terminal Block Assembly
❑
NI TB-2706 Installation Guide
❑
NI PXI/PXIe M Series device, NI PXI-6143, or other PXI/PXIe device with a 68-pin VHDCI
connector
❑
M Series User Manual
,
S Series User Manual
, or other PXI/PXIe DAQ device documentation
