National Instruments BNC-2090A Quick Start Manual
QUICK START GUIDE
BNC-2090A
Rack-Mount Connector Accessory for E/M Series DAQ Devices
The National Instruments BNC-2090A is a desktop or rack-mount analog
breakout accessory you can connect to E/M Series multifunction DAQ
devices. This quick start guide describes how to install and configure your
BNC-2090A accessory with a DAQ device.
Refer to the BNC-2090A User Manual for in-depth information about
accessory installation, cable connections, jumper settings, signals, and
signal conditioning, as well as accessory specifications.
Figure 1 shows the BNC-2090A front panel and enclosure back.
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Figure 1. BNC-2090A Front Panel and Back of Enclosure
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Installing the BNC-2090A
To connect the BNC-2090A to your DAQ device, refer to Figure 2 as you
complete the following steps. Consult your computer user manual or
technical reference manual for specific instructions and warnings.
Note If you have not already installed your DAQ device, refer to the DAQ Getting Started
Guide for instructions.
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Figure 2. Connecting the BNC-2090A to Your DAQ Device
1. Place the BNC-2090A near the host computer or mount the
BNC-2090A into a 19 inch rack. If you do not rack-mount the
accessory, attach the four adhesive rubber feet included in the
BNC-2090A kit to the bottom of the accessory.
2. Connect the BNC-2090A to the DAQ device using the front or rear
68-position connector, shown in Figure 1. Refer to Table 1 to verify
that you have the appropriate cable for your DAQ device.
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Table 1. BNC-2090A Cabling Options
DAQ Device Required Cable(s)
68-pin PCI, PCIe, PXI, or PXIe M Series
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SHC68-68-EPM or RC68-68
68-pin PCI or PXI E Series SH68-68-EP or R6868
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Two-connector M Series devices can be cabled to two BNC-2090A accessories with two cables.
Note: Refer to the BNC-2090A User Manual for information about other E/M Series device connections.
If the +5V LED does not light, check the cable connections.
When you have finished using the BNC-2090A, power off any external
signals connected to the BNC-2090A before you power off your computer.
Caution Do not connect input voltages greater than 42.4 V
/60 VDC to the BNC-2090A.
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The BNC-2090A is not designed for any input voltages greater than 42.4 V
even if a user-installed voltage divider reduces the voltage to within the input range of the
DAQ device. Input voltages greater than 42.4 V
/60 VDC can damage the BNC-2090A,
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all devices connected to it, and the host computer. Overvoltage can also cause an electric
shock hazard for the operator. National Instruments is not liable for damage or injury
resulting from such misuse.
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