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322599B-01 ©Copyright 1999, 2000 National Instruments Corp. All rights reserved. April 2000
INSTALLATION GUIDE
SCXI -1324 HIGH-VOLTAGE TERMINAL BLOCK
This guide describes how to install and use the SCXI-1324 high-voltage
terminal block with the SCXI-1160 module. The SCXI-1324 high-voltage
terminal block has 48 screw terminals for easy signal connection to the
16 relays inside the SCXI-1160.
What You Need to Get Started
To set up and use your SCXI-1324 terminal block, you need the
following items:
❑SCXI-1324 high-voltage terminal block
❑SCXI-1324 High-Voltage Terminal Block Installation Guide
❑SCXI chassis
❑SCXI-1160 module
❑Number 1 and 2 Phillips-head screwdrivers
❑1/8 in. flathead screwdriver
❑Long-nose pliers
❑Wire cutter
❑Wire insulation stripper
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Conventions
The following conventions are used in this guide:
This icon denotes a note, which alerts you to important information.
This icon denotes a caution, which advises you of precautions to take to
avoid injury, data loss, or a system crash.
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keyboard, sections of code, programming examples, and syntax examples.
This font is also used for the proper names of disk drives, paths, directories,
programs, subprograms, subroutines, device names, functions, operations,
variables, filenames and extensions, and code excerpts.
Safety Information
Cautions Do not operate the device in an explosive atmosphere or where there may be
flammable gases or fumes.
Keep away from live circuits. Do not remove equipment covers or shields unless you are
trained to do so. If signal wires are connected to the device, hazardous voltages may exist
even when the equipment is turned off. To avoid a shock hazard, do not perform procedures
involving cover or shield removal unless you are qualified to do so and disconnect all field
power prior to removing covers or shields.
Equipment described in this document must be used in an Installation Category II1
environment per IEC 60664. This category requires local-level mains-connected
installation.
Do not operate damaged equipment. The safety protection features built into this device
can become impaired if the device becomes damaged in any way. If the device isdamaged,
turn the device off and do not use until service-trained personnel can check its safety.
If necessary, return the device to National Instruments for service and repair to ensure that
its safety is not compromised.
Do not operate this equipment in a manner that contradicts the information specified in this
document. Misuse of this equipment could result in a shock hazard.
Terminals are for use only with equipment that has no accessible live parts.
1 Category II refers to local-level power distribution, such as that provided by a standard wall outlet.

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Do not substitute parts or modify equipment. Because of the danger of introducing
additional hazards, do not install unauthorized parts or modify the device. Return the
device to National Instruments for service and repair to ensure that its safety features are
not compromised.
When using the device with high common-mode voltages, you must insulate your signal
wires for the highest input voltage. National Instruments is not liable for any damages or
injuries resulting from inadequate signal wire insulation. Use only 26-14 AWG wire with
a rating of 300 V and 60 °C for signals that may come in contact with 250 V.
When connecting or disconnecting signal lines to or from the SCXI terminal block screw
terminals, make sure the lines are powered off. Potential differences between the lines and
the SCXI ground create a shock hazard while you connect the lines.
Connections, including power signals to ground and vice versa, that exceed any of the
maximum signal ratings on the SCXI device can create a shock or fire hazard or can
damage any or all devices connected to the SCXI chassis, the host computer, and the SCXI
device. National Instruments is not liable for any damages or injuries resulting from
incorrect signal connections.
If high voltages (≥30 Vrms and 42.4 Vpeak or ±60 VDC) are present, you must connect a
safety earth ground wire to the terminal block safety ground solder lug, shown in Figure 1.
This complies with safety agency requirements and protects against electric shock when
the terminal block is not connected to the chassis. To connect the safety earth ground to the
safety ground solder lug, run an earth ground wire in the cable from the signal source to
the terminal block. National Instruments is not liable for any damages or injuries resulting
from inadequate safety earth ground connections.
Do not loosen or re-orient the safety ground solder lug hardware when connecting the
safety ground wire; to do so reduces the safety isolation between the high voltage and
safety ground.
Connecting Signal Wires to the Terminal Block
Note Refer to the Safety Information section before removing equipment covers or
connecting or disconnecting any signal wires.
When connecting your signals to the SCXI-1324, follow the labeling on the
SCXI-1324 as indicated in Figure 2.
To connect the signal to the terminal block, perform the following steps,
referring to Figures 1 and 2 as necessary:
1. Unscrew the top cover screws and remove the cover.
2. Loosen the strain-relief screws and remove the strain-relief bar.
3. Run the signal wires through the strain-relief opening. You can add
insulation or padding if necessary.

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4. Prepare your signal wire by stripping the insulation no more than
7mm.
5. Connect the wires to the screw terminals by inserting the stripped end
of the wire fully into the terminal. No bare wire should extend past the
screw terminal. Exposed wire increases the risk of short circuiting
adjacent signals causing a circuit failure.
6. Tighten the screws to a torque of 5–7 in.-lb.
7. Connect safety earth ground to the safety-ground solder lug. Refer to
the Safety Information section for connection information.
8. Reinstall the strain-relief bar and tighten the strain-relief screws.
9. Reinstall the top cover and tighten the top cover screws.
10. Connect the terminal block to the module front connectoras explained
in the Connecting the Terminal Block to the SCXI Module section.
Figure 1. SCXI-1324 Parts Locator Diagram
1 Strain-Relief Bar
2 Strain-Relief Screws 3 Safety-Ground Solder Lug 4 Mating Connector 5 Thumbscrew 6 Top Cover Screws 7 Top Cover
7
6
5
2
3
4
1
Back View Front View

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Figure 2. SCXI-1324 Signal Connections
Connecting the Terminal Block to the SCXI Module
To connect the terminal block to the SCXI module front connector, refer to
Figure 3 while performing the following steps:
1. Connect the module front connector to its mating connector on the
terminal block.
2. Tighten the top and bottom thumbscrews on the back of the terminal
block to hold it securely in place.
Figure 3. SCXI-1324 Terminal Block Installation
1 Assembly Number 2 Product Name 3 Serial Number
1 SCXI Module 2 SCXI-1324 Terminal Block 3 Thumbscrew
1 2 3
1
2
SCXI 1100
3

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Cleaning the Terminal Block
Clean the terminal block by brushing off light dust with a soft, nonmetallic
brush. Remove other contaminants with deionized water and a stiff
nonmetallic brush. The unit must be completely dry and free from
contaminants before returning to service.
Specifications
Electrical Common-mode isolation
Channel to channel..........................250 Vrms
Channel to ground ...........................250 Vrms
Load or signal current.............................2A maximum per channel
Environment Operating temperature............................0 to 50 °C
Storage temperature................................–20 to 70 °C
Relative humidity ...................................5 to 90% noncondensing
Safety Designed in accordance with IEC 61010-1, UL 3111-1, and CAN/CSA
C22.2 No. 1010.1 for electrical measuring and test equipment
Approved at altitudes up to 2000 m
Installation Category II
Pollution Degree 2

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