National Instruments BNC-2810 User manual

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INSTALLATION GUIDE
INSTALLING YOUR BNC-2810
SDA CONNECTOR BLOCK
This installation guide describes how to connect a BNC-2810 to your
PCI/PXI-6810 serial data analyzer (SDA) and shows the BNC-2810
channel and signal connections.
Introduction
The BNC-2810 isa connector block designed for use with a PCI/PXI-6810
serial data analyzer. You can use the BNC-2810 on a desktop or optionally
mount it on a Deutsche Industrie Norme (DIN) rail that conforms to the
Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique (CENELEC) 35 mm
standard. The BNC-2810 provides easy access to the following channels
and signals:
• RS-232 channels 0 and 1
• RS-485 channels 0 and 1
• Programmable channels 0, 1, and clock
• Input and output triggers
• Digital input/output (I/O) lines 0 through 7
• Output enable signals 0 and 1
• External power supply
Refer to Getting Started with Your PCI/PXI-6810 Serial Data Analyzer for
more detailed information regarding these channels and signals.

Installing Your BNC-2810 SDA Connector Block 2 © National Instruments Corporation
What You Need to Get Started
You need the following to set up and use your BNC-2810:
❑Installing Your BNC-2810 SDA Connector Block installation guide
❑Your computer or PXI chassis
❑One of the following devices:
– PCI-6810 serial data analyzer
– PXI-6810 serial data analyzer
❑BNC-2810 SDA connector block
❑SH6868-D1 shielded cable
❑DIN rail mounting hardware (optional)
Typical Connection
Figure 1 shows a typical connection of the BNC-2810 connector block to a
PCI/PXI-6810 serial data analyzer. Use the following steps to install your
BNC-2810:
1. Insert one end of the SH6868-D1 shielded cable into the 68-pin
connector on your BNC-2810 connector block.
2. Insert the other end of the SH6868-D1 shielded cable into the 68-pin
connector on your PCI/PXI-6810 serial data analyzer.

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Figure 1. Typical BNC-2810 to PCI/PXI-6810 Connection
You can now connect to the channels and signals of your PCI/PXI-6810
serial data analyzer.
1 BNC-2810 SDA Connector Block
2 SH6868-D1 Shielded Cable
3 PXI Controller
4 PXI-6810 Serial Data Analyzer
5 PXI Chassis 6 PCI-6810 Serial Data Analyzer 7 Personal Computer
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Signal Connections
Figure 2 shows the BNC-2810 channel and signal connections.
Figure 2. BNC-2810 Signal Connections
Refer to your Getting Started with the PCI/PXI-6810 Serial Data Analyzer
for signal connections to the 68-pin connector.
NC RD TD NC
NC
RTS CTS
NC GND
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