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September 1996

VXI-TB-196/296 T

ERMINAL 

B

LOCK

This guide describes how to connect signals and install the
VXI-TB-196 and VXI-TB-296 (196/296) terminal blocks with your
VXI-MIO and VXI-DIO modules.

Introduction

The VXI-TB-196/296 terminal block has a shielded board with either
96 or 192 screw terminals for connection to the VXI-MIO and
VXI-DIO front panel connectors, respectively. The VXI-TB-196/296
can easily accommodate thermocouples, RTDs, strain gauges,
thermistors, millivolt sources, volt sources, and current-loop receivers.

What You Need to Get Started

You need the following to set up and use your VXI-TB-196/296
terminal block:

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One or more of the following terminal blocks:

VXI-TB-196
VXI-TB-296

❏ 

VXI-TB-196/296 Terminal Block Installation Guide

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VXIbus chassis

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One or more VXI-DAQ module(s) and documentation

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Phillips-head number 1 and number 2 screwdrivers

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0.09 in. flathead screwdriver

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Long-nose pliers

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Wire cutter

❏ 

Wire insulation stripper

Summary of Contents for VXI-TB-196

Page 1: ...lock has a shielded board with either 96 or 192 screw terminals for connection to the VXI MIO and VXI DIO front panel connectors respectively The VXI TB 196 296 can easily accommodate thermocouples RTDs strain gauges thermistors millivolt sources volt sources and current loop receivers What You Need to Get Started You need the following to set up and use your VXI TB 196 296 terminal block One or m...

Page 2: ...an completely remove the strain relief bar 12 for easier access 3 Use a wire cutter and wire insulation stripper to strip the wire ends as necessary to connect them to screw terminals 4 Loosen the screws in the screw terminals 9 with a 0 09 in flathead screwdriver 5 To connect the wires to the screw terminals insert the stripped wires into the screw terminals Tighten the screws with a 0 09 in flat...

Page 3: ...board shown in the VXI TB 196 14 2 12 11 10 7 9 8 6 5 13 4 3 1 1 Handle Recess Area 5 Cover 9 Screw Terminal 12 Strain Relief Bar 2 Mounting Screw 6 Cover Screw 10 Safety Shield 13 Bottom of Cover 3 Grounding Lug 7 Terminal Board 11 Strain Relief Bar Screw 14 Slide in Card 4 Safety Shield Screw 8 Board Screw Figure 1 VXI TB 196 Parts Locator Diagram ...

Page 4: ...llowing steps to connect the terminal block to the VXI DAQ module front panel connector The called out numbers refer to items in Figure 3 1 Make sure that the VXI DAQ module attachment screws 1 are tightened to the VXIbus chassis 2 Guide the terminal block onto the VXI DAQ module front panel connector 7 by aligning the terminal block handle recess area 3 to the ejector handles 2 on the VXI DAQ mod...

Page 5: ...8 2 1 Attachment Screw 3 Handle Recess Area 5 Mounting Screw 7 Front Panel Connector 2 Ejector Handle 4 VXI TB 196 296 6 Mating Connector 8 VXI DAQ Module Figure 3 Installing the Terminal Block on the VXI DAQ Module ...

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