Installing the Accessory

Complete the following steps to install a ACC-4162-1 or ACC-4163-1 with a corresponding PXIe-4162/PXIe-4163 SMU.

Notice This accessory is intended for use only with the corresponding PXIe-4162/PXIe-4163 SMU. Verify the correct accessory model is attached to the corresponding PXIe-4162/PXIe-4163 SMU to ensure proper operation of all channels. Do not connect the accessory to other device models.
Notice To ensure that the accessory is detected accurately in configuration software you must reboot the chassis after installing or uninstalling the accessory.
  • Install the PXIe-416x in a chassis. Refer to the getting started guide for your module at ni.com/docs for installation instructions.
  • Ensure that all signals are disconnected from the PXIe-416x.
  1. Turn off the chassis using the power switch.
  2. Connect the ACC-416x-1 accessory to the PXIe-416x.
    1. Align the male D-SUB connector on the ACC-416x-1 accessory and the female D-SUB connector on the front of the PXIe-416x and attach.
    2. Tighten the screws on the front of the ACC-416x-1 accessory until it is secured to the PXIe-416x.
    Figure 1. Current and Open-Sense Protection Accessory connected to a PXIe-416x

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  3. Connect a compatible cable or connectivity accessory to the ACC-416x-1 accessory. Refer to your cable or accessory documentation for more information.
    Refer to the following pinouts for your respective module to make the appropriate connections for your application.
    Figure 2. PXIe-4162 Pinout with ACC-4162-1

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    Figure 3. PXIe-4163 Pinout with ACC-4163-1

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