TBX-68S Isothermal Terminal Block
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What You Need to Get Started
You need the following to set up and use your terminal block:
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One of the following PXI switch cards:
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NI 2501
–
NI 2503
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NI 2501/2503 User Manual
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TBX-68S Isothermal Terminal Block Installation Guide
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TBX-68S isothermal terminal block
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One of the following cable assemblies:
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SH6868S shielded cable (recommended)
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R6868 ribbon cable
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1/8 in. flathead screwdriver
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No. 1 Phillips-head screwdriver
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Wire cutters
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Wire insulation strippers
Signal Connection
See your
NI 2501/2503 User Manual
for examples of how to connect your
signals. Refer to Figure 1 as you perform the following steps to connect
your signals to your terminal block:
1.
Remove the terminal block cover by unscrewing the four cover screws
in the cover corners using the Phillips-head screwdriver.
2.
Use wire cutters and wire insulation strippers to strip the wire ends as
necessary to connect them to screw terminals.
3.
Loosen the screws in the screw terminals with a 1/8 in. flathead
screwdriver.
4.
Insert the stripped wires into the screw terminals. Tighten the screws
with the 1/8 in. flathead screwdriver.
5.
Allow your signal wires to exit through the terminal block cover
opening.
Note
The TBX-68S terminal block does not provide strain relief for signal wires. Add
strain relief and insulation for your signal wires, if necessary.
