It is important to work through this guide sequentially to identify and then pair up your device with compatible cables and accessories. To do this, complete the following steps:
Begin by using the following tables to locate your device or module. Once found, note your connector type, pin count, and any other notes for reference, and then move to the Cable and Accessory Compatibility Tables.
Important Note: "Group" used in this context is solely to categorize devices together that use the same cables and accessories. It does not necessarily indicate similar functionality, specifications, or other commonalities between the devices.
Model | Connector Type | Notes |
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PXI-2510 | DIN 160-pin | |
PXI-2512 | D-Sub 8-pin | |
PXI-2514 | D-Sub 8-pin | |
PXI-2515 | VHDCI 68-pin BNC | Refer to the Known Limitation and Additional Information List |
PXIe-2512 | D-Sub 8-pin | |
PXIe-2514 | D-Sub 8-pin | |
PXIe-2515 | VHDCI 68-pin BNC | Refer to the Known Limitation and Additional Information List |
Find the compatibility table that matches the pin count and connector type of your device. If you have questions on terminology, refer to the Glossary below.
Module or Device | Topology | Front Mounted Terminal Block | Cable | Remote Terminal Block | Custom Connectivity |
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2510 | 68xFIU | N/A | 160-Pin DIN to 4 D-Sub | TBX-50 TBX-50B | N/A |
160-Pin DIN to 160-Pin DIN 160-Pin Din to Bare Wire | N/A | N/A | |||
2512, 2514 | 7xFIU | N/A | DB8F-40A to 8-Pin D-Sub DB8F-40A to Bare Wire | N/A | N/A |
2515 | 32xFIU | N/A | SHC68-C68-D4 SCH68-C68-D5 | CB-2162 SMB-2163 | N/A |
BNC to Bare Wire | N/A | ||||
Click here to jump to the Known Limitations and Additional Information List.
This section is important to review because not every cable and accessory combination allows access to the full functionality of your NI Signal Insertion Switches device or module. This list contains notes about known limitations when using certain combinations of Switches cables and accessories. If your device or cable is not listed in this section, there are no known exceptions for it.
Model or Accessory | Note |
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2515 |
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When purchasing a NI Signal (or Fault) Insertion Switch device or module, for ease of use, the cables and accessories are listed on the product selection page. To begin browsing NI Switches devices and modules, visit ni.com/switches.
You may also purchase your cables and accessories separately.