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Chapter 1
Routing Signals with Your NI 2565
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Connecting Signals
This section describes the signal connections to the NI 2565 module via the
module front connector. This section also includes specifications and
connection instructions for the signals on the NI 2565 module connectors.
Caution
Static electricity is a major cause of component failure. To prevent damage to the
electrical components in the module, observe antistatic precautions whenever
removing a module from the chassis or whenever working on a module.
Front Connector
The following diagram shows the pin assignments for the NI 2565 front
connector. Table 1-1 describes the connector signals.
Figure 1-1.
Front Connector Pinout Assignments
Table 1-1.
Front Connector Signal Description
Signal Name
Type
Description
CH<0..15>
Input/Output
Channels—Where signals are connected to the switch card.
COM<0..15>
Input/Output
Common—The common for the respective channel.
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COM7
CH7
COM6
CH6
COM5
CH5
COM4
CH4
COM3
CH3
COM2
CH2
COM1
CH1
COM0
CH0
16 16
15 15
14 14
13 13
12 12
11 11
10 10
9
9
8
8
7
7
6
6
5
5
4
4
3
3
2
2
1
1
COM15
CH15
COM14
CH14
COM13
CH13
COM12
CH12
COM11
CH11
COM10
CH10
COM9
CH9
COM8
CH8
A
B