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4
Connecting Signals
This chapter describes how to make input and output signal connections
to the NI 6013/6014 using the I/O connector. Table 4-1 shows the cables
that can be used with the I/O connectors to connect to different accessories.
Caution
Connections that exceed any of the maximum ratings of input or output signals
on the NI 6013/6014 can damage the device and the computer. NI is
not
liable for any
damage resulting from such signal connections. The
Protection
column of Table 4-3 shows
the maximum input ratings for each signal.
I/O Connector
Figure 4-1 shows the pin assignments for the 68-pin I/O connector.
Refer to Appendix B,
Custom Cabling and Optional Connectors
, for pin
assignments of the optional 50- and 68-pin connectors. A signal description
follows the figures.
Table 4-1.
I/O Connector Details
Device with I/O
Connector
Number of
Pins
Cable for
Connecting
to 100-pin
Accessories
Cable for
Connecting
to 68-pin
Accessories
Cable for
Connecting to
50-pin Signal
Accessories
PCI-6013/6014
68
N/A
SH6868 Shielded
Cable,
SH68-68R1-EP
Shielded Cable,
R6868 Ribbon
Cable
SH6850 Shielded
Cable,
R6850 Ribbon
Cable