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PXI-846x and NI-CAN for Windows 98/95
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Cabling Requirements for
PXI-8461 High-Speed CAN
This appendix describes the cabling requirements for the PXI-8461
hardware.
Cables should be constructed to meet these requirements and the
requirements of the other CAN or DeviceNet devices in the network.
Connector Pinouts
Depending on the type of PXI board you are installing, it has either DB-9
D-Sub connector(s) or Combicon-style pluggable screw terminal
connector(s).
The 9-pin D-Sub follows the pinout recommended by CiA Draft
Standard 102. Figure C-1 shows the pinout for this connector.
Figure C-1.
Pinout for 9-Pin D-Sub Connector
1
234
5
6
789
No Connection
CAN_L
V–
No Connection
Optional Ground (V–)
CAN_H
No Connection
V+
Shield