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Connecting Signals
This chapter describes how to connect quarter-bridge strain gauges to the
SCXI-1521/B through the SCXI-1317. It also provides the front and rear
signal pin assignments of the module.
To connect a quarter-bridge strain gauge in configuration type I with either
a 2- or 3-wire strain gauge, refer to the
SCXI-1317 Terminal Block
Installation Guide
. Refer to Chapter 4,
discussion of strain-gauge concepts.
Pin Assignments
The pin assignments for the SCXI-1521/B front signal connector are shown
in Table 2-1. The front signal connector is a special 96-pin DIN C male
connector through which you make all signal connections. In the following
list of terminal assignments
X
is the channel number:
•
EX +
X
connects to the sensor excitation
•
QTR
X
connects to the quarter-bridge completion resistor
•
AI
X
connects to the amplifier terminal
The pins labeled RSVD are reserved. Do
not
make any connections to
these pins.