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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SWB-2810 | Custom | Refer to the Known Limitation and Additional Information List |
SWB-2811 | Custom | Refer to the Known Limitation and Additional Information List |
SWB-2812 | Custom | Refer to the Known Limitation and Additional Information List |
SWB-2813 | Custom | Refer to the Known Limitation and Additional Information List |
SWB-2814 | Custom | Refer to the Known Limitation and Additional Information List |
SWB-2815 | Custom | Refer to the Known Limitation and Additional Information List |
SWB-2816 | Custom | Refer to the Known Limitation and Additional Information List |
SWB-2817 | Custom | Refer to the Known Limitation and Additional Information List |
Model | Connector Type | Notes |
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SWB-2833 | DIN 160-pin | Refer to the Known Limitation and Additional Information List |
SWB-2834 | DIN 160-pin | Refer to the Known Limitation and Additional Information List |
Model | Connector Type | Notes |
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PXI-2800 | N/A | 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. After you have identified the cable and accessory options for your device from this section, move to the Known Limitations and Additional Information List.
Note: The SwitchBlock modules below require a PXI Carrier Module to be used in a PXI chassis. The devices below are not stand-alone modules and cannot be used without the PXI Carrier Module for SwitchBlock.
Module or Device | Topology | Front Mounted Terminal Block | Cable | Remote Terminal Block |
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2810 | 4x43 | N/A | SH96F-96M SH96F-96M-RES | TBX-2809 P/N 781420-09 |
2811 | 8x21 | N/A | ||
2812 | 16x9 | N/A | ||
2813 | 4x21 | N/A | ||
2814 | 8x9 | N/A | ||
2815 | 4x86 | N/A | ||
2816 | 4x86 | N/A | ||
2817 | 16x22 | N/A | ||
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Module or Device | Topology | Front Mounted Terminal Block | Cable | Remote Terminal Block |
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2833 | 4x71 | N/A | SH160F-160M P/N 153028-01 | TBX-2808 P/N 781420-08 |
2834 | 8x34 | N/A | ||
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Note: The SwitchBlock Carrier Model below does not function as a switch. It is used as a carrier for the SwitchBlock modules, it is not a stand-alone device and cannot be used without the SwitchBlock Modules.
Module or Device | Expansion Accessory |
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2800 | NI 2806 Expansion Bridge |
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This section is important to review because not every cable and accessory combination allows access to the full functionality of your NI SwitchBlock 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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2810, 2811, 2812, 2813, 2814, 2815, 2816, 2817, 2833, 2834 |
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2800 |
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