NI SCB-264X Installation Instructions
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3. Install the DIN-Rail Mounting Bracket (Optional)
If you prefer DIN-rail mounting instead of stand-alone operation, the
NI SCB-264
X
is packaged with an optional DIN-rail mounting bracket.
The bracket can be installed horizontally or vertically to the bottom of the
NI SCB-264
X
. To install the mounting bracket, align the bracket with the
appropriate horizontal or vertical holes, and secure the bracket to the
NI SCB-264
X
using the two included screws.
4. Connect the NI SCB-264
X
to the NI TB-264
X
The NI TB-264
X
connects to and configures the NI PXI-2532 switch
module into different topologies. To use the NI SCB-264
X
, you
must
connect to the NI PXI-2532 through one of the NI TB-264
X
terminal
block accessories listed in Table 1. To connect the NI SCB-264
X
to the
NI TB-264
X
, refer to Figures 1 and 2 while completing the following steps:
1.
Gather the ribbon cables required for connecting the NI SCB-264
X
to
the NI TB-264
X
. Depending on which NI TB-264
X
you are using, you
may have up to four column cables (34-conductor ribbon cables with
2 × 17 connectors) and one row cable (16-conductor ribbon cable with
a 2 × 8 connector). Refer to the installation instructions for your
NI TB-264X for more information about the required cables.
2.
Follow the steps in the NI TB-264
X
installation instructions to connect
the ribbon cables to the NI TB-264
X
. Note the location of each cable
in the NI TB-264
X
. Specifically, note whether the cable is connected
to the J2 or J3 connector and whether it is connected to the lower or
upper column connection board.
3.
To access the ribbon cable connectors on the NI SCB-264
X
, insert a
1/8 in. flathead screwdriver into the groove on the edge of the
NI SCB-264
X
.
4.
Carefully turn the screwdriver counterclockwise until the top cover of
the NI SCB-264
X
unsnaps.
5.
Remove the top cover.
6.
Inside the NI SCB-264
X
there are two strain-relief bars. Loosen the
strain-relief screws on the strain-relief bar closest to the ribbon cable
connectors.
7.
Route the ribbon cables through the strain-relief opening.
