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INSTALLATION GUIDE AND TERMINAL BLOCK
SPECIFICATIONS
NI PXIe-4353 and TC-4353
NI SC Express is a family of PXI Express modules with integrated data acquisition and signal
conditioning. These devices offer increased speed, accuracy, and synchronization features that
are well suited for high-density sensor measurement and signal-conditioning systems. The
TC-4353 rack-mount terminal block accessories provides thermocouple plug-in terminal
connectivity.
This guide describes how to install and configure the NI PXIe-4353 module and TC-4353
terminal block, thermocouple connector signals, and verify that the system is working properly.
Current versions of NI documents are available at
The NI PXIe-4353 is a high-accuracy thermocouple input module that supports up to
32 thermocouple inputs and has 8 cold-junction compensation (CJC) channels for improved CJC
accuracy. The TC-4353 terminal block has eight thermistors that provide CJC for
thermocouples.
The TC-4353 terminal block is designed for use with the following module as specified:
NI PXIe-4353 ................................................... ±80 mV maximum voltage measurement range
Caution
TC-4353 terminal block.
Refer to the NI PXIe-4353 Specifications document for additional voltage and
Note
safety information.
The keying of this terminal block prevents it from connecting to other modules that could be
damaged by the voltage present on the terminal block. However, you should only use this
terminal block with its supported modules.
Do not supply hazardous voltages (>30 V
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- Page 1 SPECIFICATIONS NI PXIe-4353 and TC-4353 NI SC Express is a family of PXI Express modules with integrated data acquisition and signal conditioning. These devices offer increased speed, accuracy, and synchronization features that are well suited for high-density sensor measurement and signal-conditioning systems. The TC-4353 rack-mount terminal block accessories provides thermocouple plug-in terminal connectivity.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Step 6. Take an NI-DAQmx Measurement ..............10 NI-DAQmx Channels and Tasks ................10 Configure a Task Using the DAQ Assistant from MAX.......... 10 Step 7. Use Your NI SC Express 4353 in an Application ..........11 Programming Examples.................... 11 Removal ............................ 12 Step 1. -
Page 3: What You Need To Get Started
What You Need to Get Started To set up and use the TC-4353 rack-mount terminal block with the NI PXIe-4353 module, you need the following items: • Hardware – TC-4353 rack-mount terminal block – NI PXIe-4353 module – PXIe chassis –... -
Page 4: Step 2. Unpack And Install The Module
NI-DAQmx simulated devices. Step 2. Unpack and Install the Module Remove the packaging and inspect the module. Contact NI if the module is damaged. Do not install a damaged module. The module is static sensitive. Always properly ground yourself and the Caution equipment when handling or connecting to the module. -
Page 5: Step 3. Install The Terminal Block, Chassis, And Cables
Note To ensure the EMC performance specified for the connected Caution NI PXIe-4353 module, operate this product only with shielded thermocouple wires. To install the rack-mount terminal block into the rack, complete the following steps while referring to Figure 3. - Page 6 If the chassis is not already installed in the rack, complete the following steps: Attach the PXIe chassis rack-mount hardware to the NI PXIe chassis according to the rack-mount hardware instructions. Mount the PXIe chassis in the rack in the desired position.
- Page 7 Connect the thermocouple miniconnectors to the appropriate thermocouple miniconnector receptacles. Screw the two standoffs into the NI PXIe-4353 module. Tighten the standoffs to 0.90 N · m (8.0 lb · in.). Connect the male end of the SH96-96-1 cable to the TC-4353 and tighten the two jack screws to 0.90 N ·...
- Page 8 TC-4353 Connector Receptacle Standoffs (2) TC-4353 Rack-Mount Terminal Block Jack Screws (4x) PXI Controller SH96-96-1 Cable NI PXIe-4353 Connector Plug PXIe Chassis Power on the PXIe chassis if it is powered off. 8 | ni.com | NI PXIe-4353 and TC-4353...
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Page 9: Step 4. Confirm Ni Sc Express Module Recognition
Make sure you are using the most recent version of NI-DAQmx. If you are Note using an older version of the driver software, the NI SC Express terminal block may work only in basic functionality mode. Unsupported terminal blocks appear in Measurement &... -
Page 10: Step 5. Run Test Panels
Step 6. Take an NI-DAQmx Measurement NI-DAQmx Channels and Tasks Refer to the NI-DAQmx Help for complete information about channels and tasks. Use the DAQ Assistant to configure virtual channels and tasks in MAX or in your application. Configure a Task Using the DAQ Assistant from MAX... -
Page 11: Step 7. Use Your Ni Sc Express 4353 In An Application
Step 7. Use Your NI SC Express 4353 in an Application For NI software version compatibility, refer to the NI-DAQmx Readme, available from Start» All Programs»National Instruments»NI-DAQmx. To get started with data acquisition in your application software, refer to the tutorials listed in Table 1. -
Page 12: Removal
Removal Step 1. Remove the Terminal Block and Cables To remove the TC-4353 and NI PXIe-4353, complete the following steps while referring to Figures 3 and 4: The chassis can be powered on or off when removing the terminal block. -
Page 13: Create A Simulated Device
Captive Screws (Use to remove modules.) Front Panel (Do not use to remove modules.) Create a Simulated Device To run examples without the hardware installed, use an NI-DAQmx simulated device. To create a simulated device in MAX: Launch MAX. Right-click Devices and Interfaces»Create New. -
Page 14: Cold-Junction Compensation
These eight thermistors are measured using the CJC channels on the NI PXIe-4353 module. Each thermistor measures the CJC temperature for a subset of associated thermocouple channels. Figure 6 shows the CJC grouping locations. The dashed lines indicate the channel to CJC associations found in Table 2. -
Page 15: Minimizing Thermal Gradients
Allow the thermal gradients to settle after a change in system power or in ambient temperature. A change in system power can happen when the system powers on. Refer to the warm-up time in the NI PXIe-4353 Specifications for more information. •... -
Page 16: More Information
More Information After you install NI-DAQmx, the NI-DAQmx documentation is available from Start» All Programs»National Instruments»NI-DAQ. Additional resources are online at ni.com/ gettingstarted You can access online device documentation by right-clicking your module in MAX and selecting Help»Online Device Documentation. A browser window opens to ni.com/... - Page 17 Info Code ni.com/info TC4353CONFIGURATIONS Input voltage range ........... Refer to the NI PXIe-4353 Specifications document. This includes the combined effects of the thermistor accuracy and the temperature difference between the screw terminal and its associated thermistor. This represents performance for wire gauges of 20 AWG and smaller.
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Page 18: Mechanical
(Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-1 and IEC-60068-2-2. Meets MIL-PRF-28800F Class 3 low temperature limit and MIL-PRF-28800F Class 2 high temperature limit.) Relative humidity range........10% to 90%, noncondensing (Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-56.) 18 | ni.com | NI PXIe-4353 and TC-4353... -
Page 19: Storage Environment
The protection provided by the TC-4353 can be impaired if it is used in a Caution manner not described in this document. Refer to the NI PXIe-4353 Specifications document for maximum voltage Caution limits. When used with the TC-4353, the isolation voltage is 60 V max from channel or COM to earth ground. -
Page 20: Safety Standards
For EMC declarations and certifications, and additional information, refer to Note Online Product Certification section. CE Compliance This product meets the essential requirements of applicable European Directives as follows: • 2006/95/EC; Low-Voltage Directive (safety) • 2004/108/EC; Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC) 20 | ni.com | NI PXIe-4353 and TC-4353... -
Page 21: Online Product Certification
NI recognizes that eliminating certain hazardous substances from our products is beneficial to the environment and to NI customers. For additional environmental information, refer to the NI and the Environment Web page at . This page contains the environmental regulations and directives with ni.com/environment... - Page 22 CVI, LabVIEW, National Instruments, NI, ni.com, the National Instruments corporate logo, and the Eagle logo are trademarks of National Instruments Corporation. Refer to the Trademark Information at ni.com/trademarks for other National Instruments trademarks. The mark LabWindows is used under a license from Microsoft Corporation. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
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