Configuration and Installation
Chapter 2
SCXI-1120 User Manual
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Connector-and-Shell Assembly
Two types of signal connectors are available to connect the signals to the SCXI-1120 inputs.
The first, the SCXI-1330 32-pin DIN C female connector-and-shell assembly, is available in a kit
listed in the Optional Equipment section in Chapter 1, Introduction. The connector has eyelet
ends for easy hook-and-solder wire connection. With this kit, you can build your own signal
cable to connect to the SCXI-1120 inputs. After you have built the cable, the shell covers and
protects the connector. Perform the following steps to assemble and mount the connector-and-
shell assembly to your SCXI module:
1.
Refer to Figure 2-8, Assembling and Mounting the SCXI-1330 Connector-and-Shell
Assembly, and the diagram included with your SCXI-1330 kit to build the connector-and-
shell assembly.
2.
Turn off the computer that contains your data acquisition board or disconnect the board
from your SCXI chassis.
3.
Turn off your SCXI chassis.
4.
Slide the selected module out of the SCXI chassis.
5.
Remove the module cover.
6.
Place one jack screw as indicated in Figure 2-8.
7.
While holding the jack screw in place, insert the lock washer and then the nut. Notice that
you might need long-nose pliers to insert the washer and nut.
8.
Tighten the nut by holding it firmly and rotating the jack screw.
9.
Repeat steps 6 through 8 for the second jack screw.
10.
Replace the module cover and tighten the grounding screw.
11.
Slide the module back in place.
12.
Connect the SCXI-1330 to your module connector and secure it by tightening both
mounting screws.