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© Copyright 1997 National Instruments Corp.  All rights reserved.

March 1997

VXI-TB-1000

 

T

ERMINAL 

B

OARD 

C

ARRIER

This guide describes how to connect signals and install the VXI-TB-1000
terminal board carrier with your VXI-DAQ module, including VXI-MIO,
VXI-SC, and VXI-DIO modules.

Introduction

The VXI-TB-1000 is a carrier for VXI-TB Series terminal boards. You
can configure these terminal boards to match any VXI-DAQ module
configuration. The VXI-TB-1000 populated with terminal boards can
easily accommodate thermocouples, RTDs, strain gauges, thermistors,
millivolt sources, volt sources, and current-loop receivers.

What You Need to Get Started

You need the following items to set up and use your VXI-TB-1000
terminal board carrier:

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One or more VXI-TB-1000 terminal blocks

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One or more VXI-TB Series terminal boards

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VXI-TB-1000 Terminal Board Carrier Installation Guide

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VXIbus chassis

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One or more VXI-DAQ modules and documentation

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Phillips-head number 1 and number 2 screwdrivers

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0.09 in. flathead screwdriver

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Long-nose pliers

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Wire cutter

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Wire insulation stripper

Содержание VXI-TB-1000

Страница 1: ...ds You can configure these terminal boards to match any VXI DAQ module configuration The VXI TB 1000 populated with terminal boards can easily accommodate thermocouples RTDs strain gauges thermistors millivolt sources volt sources and current loop receivers What You Need to Get Started You need the following items to set up and use your VXI TB 1000 terminal board carrier One or more VXI TB 1000 te...

Страница 2: ...l level supply mains connected installation Do not use this equipment to measure voltages higher than 300 V SHOCK HAZARD Only qualified personnel aware of the dangers involved should open this unit Disconnect all power before removing the cover If signal wires are connected to the module or terminal block dangerous voltages may exist even when the equipment is turned off Before you remove any inst...

Страница 3: ... terminal board carrier 4 Install and tighten the four board screws 8 included with the board using a Phillips head number 1 screwdriver 5 If you are using only one terminal board you need to install the safety shield 10 included with the VXI TB 1000 Place the safety shield over the screw bosses 15 and tighten the two safety shield screws 4 included with the shield to the screw bosses Warning You ...

Страница 4: ... 3 1 1 Handle Recess Area 5 Cover 9 Screw Terminal 13 Cover Insulator 2 Mounting Screw 6 Cover Screw 10 Safety Shield 14 User Help Card 3 Grounding Lug 7 Terminal Board 11 Strain Relief Bar Screw 15 Screw Bosses 4 Safety Shield Screw 8 Board Screw 12 Strain Relief Bar Figure 1 VXI TB 1000 Parts Locator Diagram ...

Страница 5: ...move the strain relief bar 12 for easier access 3 Use a wire cutter and wire insulation stripper to strip the wire ends as necessary to connect them to screw terminals 4 Loosen the screws in the screw terminals 9 with a 0 09 in flathead screwdriver 5 Insert the stripped wires into the screw terminals Tighten the screws with a 0 09 in flathead screwdriver 6 Replace the strain relief bar if necessar...

Страница 6: ...o items in Figure 3 Note Before attaching the terminal block onto the VXI DAQ module front panel connector make sure the VXI DAQ module attachment screws 1 are tightened to the VXIbus chassis 1 Guide the terminal block onto the VXI DAQ module front panel connector 7 by aligning the terminal block handle recess area 3 to the ejector handles 2 on the VXI DAQ module 2 Connect the VXI DAQ module front...

Страница 7: ...4 8 2 1 Attachment Screw 3 Handle Recess Area 5 Mounting Screw 7 Front Panel Connector 2 Ejector Handle 4 VXI TB 1000 6 Mating Connector 8 VXI DAQ Module Figure 3 Installing the Terminal Block on the VXI DAQ Module ...

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