National Instruments SCB-68A - What You Need to Get Started

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Chapter 1 Getting Started with the SCB-68A
current input measurement, open thermocouple detection, and voltage attenuation. The open
component pads allow you to easily add signal conditioning to the analog input (AI), analog
output (AO), and PFI 0 signals of a 68-pin or 100-pin DAQ device.
This chapter describes how to connect and use the NI SCB-68A with 68-pin or 100-pin data
acquisition (DAQ) devices and other NI products with a 68-pin SCSI or VHDCI I/O connector.
For a complete list of supported devices and available SCB-68A features, refer to the
KnowledgeBase document, Compatible Devices and Cabling for the NI SCB-68/SCB-68A
Terminal Block. To access this document, go to
ni.com/info and enter the Info Code
scb68Acables.
Note To use the SCB-68A with devices without analog input functionality, as well
as R Series, AO Series, and DIO/TIO Series devices, you must use direct feedthrough
mode, you must change the default switch setting. Refer to the Using the SCB-68A in
Direct Feedthrough Mode section for more information.
What You Need to Get Started
To set up and use your SCB-68A, you need the following:
 SCB-68A 68-pin shielded connector block kit(s)
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, containing the SCB-68A and SCB-68A
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 Compatible 68-pin or 100-pin DAQ device, and device documentation
 The correct cable(s) for your device, as listed in the KnowledgeBase document, Compatible
Devices and Cabling for the NI SCB-68/SCB-68A Terminal Block. To access this
document, go to
ni.com/info and enter the Info Code scb68acables.
 For those not using M/X Series Connector 0, the correct quick reference label or PDF for
your device, which you can find in the KnowledgeBase document, Where Can I Find
NI SCB-68A Quick Reference Labels?. To access this KnowledgeBase, go to
ni.com/info and enter the Info Code scb68alabels.
 #2 Phillips screwdriver
 0.125 in. flathead screwdriver
 14–30 AWG wire
 Wire cutters
 Wire insulation stripper
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You can use up to two SCB-68A accessories with AO/M/X Series devices with two connectors and
E Series 100-pin devices. You can use up to four SCB-68A accessories with R Series devices with four
connectors, and up to three SCB-68A accessories with R Series devices with three connectors.