NI SCXI-1304
Part No.: SCXI-1304 (777687-01, 185963A-01)
Manufacturer: National Instruments (NI)
Type: AC/DC Coupling Terminal Block
For Use With: SCXI-1140/1141/1142/1143, SCXI-1120/D, SCXI-1125, SCXI-1126
Channels: 8-channel, configurable AC/DC coupling
Connection: Front BNC & Screw Terminals, Shielded Enclosure
1. General Description
The NI SCXI-1304 is a dedicated terminal block for SCXI signal conditioning systems. It provides secure, shielded signal connectivity and integrates per-channel configurable AC/DC coupling circuitry. Designed for precision data acquisition, it offers switchable input biasing to stabilize floating signal sources, ensuring clean, accurate signal transmission in industrial and laboratory environments.
2. Key Specifications
Coupling: Per-channel AC/DC coupling switches
Bias Resistor: 100 kΩ switchable to GND (floating source reference)
Connectors: Front BNC & 22 screw terminals
Shielding: Full metal shielded enclosure
Mounting: Front-mount on SCXI modules
Environment: Industrial-grade, noise-rejecting design
3. Core Features
• Per-channel independent AC/DC coupling selection
• Switchable 100 kΩ bias resistor for floating inputs
• Dual BNC + screw terminal connectivity (flexible wiring)
• Full shielding against EMI/RFI interference
• Direct front-mount to SCXI signal conditioning modules
• Hot-swappable installation for system maintenance
4. Typical Applications
• Precision sensor signal conditioning (vibration, strain, acoustic)
• High-fidelity data acquisition in noisy industrial environments
• AC signal isolation (DC component removal)
• Laboratory & aerospace test measurement systems
• Stable signal grounding for floating voltage sources
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