This guide describes how to connect and use the National Instruments 160-pin shielded cable for the
NI PXI-2530B which has a maximum voltage rating of 60 VDC/30 VRMS, CAT I.
Contents
About the Cable ................................................................................................................................... 1
What You Need to Get Started ............................................................................................................ 2
Getting Started with the 160-Pin Cable for the NI PXI-2530B........................................................... 3
Use this shielded cable to connect the NI PXI-2530B switch module to your application. As illustrated
in Figure 1, one end of the cable connects to the NI PXI-2530B, and the other end of the cable terminates
with four 50-pin female D-SUB connectors. This cable is designed for use with the NI PXI-2530B and
will not mate with the NI PXI-2530.
Caution Refer to the Read Me First: Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility document at
ni.com/manuals for important safety and compliance information.
Note This cable is for multiplexer use only. Matrix topologies are not supported.
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The following figure shows the 160-pin cable for the NI PXI-2530B.
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The cable backshell and the four 50-pin female D-SUB connectors provide connection to the
NI PXI-2530B and your application, respectively. Figures 3 and 4 show the pinouts for both connectors.
Use the pinouts and the pin assignments listed in Tables 1 through 4 to determine how to connect signals
to your application.
Refer to the NI Switches Help for a complete listing of channel names and pinouts.
Figure 3. NI PXI-2530B Mating Connector
Figure 4. 50-Pin Female D-SUB Connector
160-Pin Cable for the NI PXI-2530B Installation Instructions4ni.com
Vis it ni.com for information about the following accessory.
Caution Do not use unshielded cables or accessories unless they are installed in a shielded enclosure
with properly designed and shielded input/output ports, and are connected to the NI product using a
shielded cable. If unshielded cables or accessories are not properly installed and shielded, the EMC
specifications for the product are no longer guaranteed.
Table 5. NI Accessory for the 160-Pin Cable for the NI PXI-2530B
Accessory Part Number
NI TBX-50 unshielded terminal block, with screw connection and
779305-01
50 position D-Subminiature pin strip
Caution You must install mating connectors according to local safety codes and standards and
according to the specifications provided by the connector manufacturer. You are responsible for
verifying safety compliance of third-party connectors and their usage according to the relevant
standard(s), including UL and CSA in North America and IEC and VDE in Europe.
Refer to Table 6 for information about third-party accessories.
Table 6. Third-Party Accessories for the 160-Pin Cable for the NI PXI-2530B
AccessoryManufacturer Part Number
VARIOFACE module, with screw connection and
Phoenix ContactFLKM-D50 SUB/S
50 position D-Subminiature pin strip
VARIOFACE module, with screw connection and
Phoenix ContactFLKMS-D50 SUB/S
50 position D-Subminiature pin strip
VARIOFACE module, with screw connection and
Phoenix ContactFLKM-D50 SUB/S/LA
50 position D-Subminiature pin strip, with
LED indicators
Right-angle 50 position male D-SUB connector
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Small quantity orders are available from Digi-Key Corporation (part number A23398-ND).
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