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Maximum Voltage When Using the SCXI-1180/1181

Hardware: SCXI>>Custom Modules and Terminal Blocks>>SCXI-1180, SCXI>>Custom Modules and Terminal Blocks>>SCXI-1181, SCXI>>Terminal Blocks>>SCXI-1302

Problem:
What is the maximum voltage the SCXI-1180 or SCXI-1181 can handle?

Solution:
The SCXI-1180/1181 User Manual, p28, has the following warning:

Warning: The SCXI-1181 is not intended for use with hazardous voltages (voltages exceeding 42 Vrms). You assume all risk associated with user-installed circuitry. National Instruments is not liable for any damages or injuries resulting from improper installation.

Although this specifically refers to the SCXI-1181, it can be applied in general, therefore the maximum voltage the SCXI-1180 and SCXI-1181 can handle is 42Vrms.

Note: Although the SCXI-1180/1181 can handle 42Vrms, DO NOT exceed the voltage input for your DAQ card. For example, if you are using a PCI-6220 which has a maximum input of +/-10V, this should be the maximum voltage used for the SCXI-1180/1181. The SCXI-1180/1181 is simply a feedthrough module, and therefore will not do prevent damage to a DAQ card if the maximum input voltage range for the DAQ cards is exceeded.



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Report Date: 04/10/2008
Last Updated: 04/22/2008
Document ID: 4K96K9N5

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