INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

160-Pin DIN Cable

for the NI PXI-2520, NI PXI-2521, NI PXI-2522, NI PXI-2523, and

NI PXI-2510

This guide describes how to connect and use the National Instruments 160-Pin DIN shielded

cable, which has a maximum voltage rating of 150 V, CAT I. Use this cable to connect the

NI PXI-2520/2521/2522/2523 (NI 252x) or NI PXI-2510 (NI 2510) switch modules to your

application.

Caution The protection provided by the 160-Pin DIN cable can be impaired if it is

used in a manner not described in this document.

The 160-Pin DIN cable for NI 252x and NI 2510 is available in three configurations:

• SH160DIN-4XDB50F-2A

• SH160DIN-160DIN-2A

• SH160DIN-BARE WIRE-2A

Contents

What You Need to Get Started ................................................................................................. 2

Getting Started with the 160-Pin DIN Cable............................................................................ 2

Connectors ........................................................................................................................ 5

Cable Configurations ................................................................................................................ 5

SH160DIN-4XDB50F-2A Cable ..................................................................................... 6

SH160DIN-160DIN-2A Cable ......................................................................................... 14

SH160DIN-BARE WIRE-2A Cable ................................................................................ 21

Specifications............................................................................................................................ 30

Environment .....................................................................................................................30

Accessories ............................................................................................................................... 30

Compliance and Certifications ................................................................................................. 31

Safety ................................................................................................................................ 31

CE Compliance................................................................................................................. 31

Online Product Certification............................................................................................. 31

Environmental Management............................................................................................. 32

Where to Go for Support .................................................................................................. 32

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What You Need to Get Started

To use the cable, you need the following items:

 160-Pin DIN cable

 NI PXI-252x or NI PXI-2510 switch module and documentation

Getting Started with the 160-Pin DIN Cable

Complete the following steps to connect the cable to the NI 252x or NI 2510 and your

application. Refer to Figures 2 through 4 for illustrations of the cable, and refer to Figures 5

and 6 for illustrations of the connectors.

1. Connect the 160-Pin DIN connector to the NI 252x connector or NI 2510 connector on the

switch module as shown in Figure 1.

Figure 1. Connecting the 160-Pin DIN Connector to the NI 2520

1 Thumbscrews 2 160-Pin DIN Connector 3 NI PXI 2520 Connector

150V