Connections and Wiring

NI-2100 relay connector

NI-4100/NI-3100 relay connector

configuration (Port 4)

configuration (Port 8)

FIG. 17 RELAY connector (male)

 

Input/Output (I/O) Port: Connections and Wiring

The I/O port responds to either switch closures, voltage level (high/low) changes, or it can be used for logic-level outputs.

NI-2100 I/O connector

NI-4100/NI-3100 I/O connector

configuration (Port 9)

configuration (Port 17)

FIG. 18 INPUT/OUTPUT (I/O) connector (male)

A contact closure between the GND and an I/O port is detected as a Push.

When used for voltage inputs, the I/O port detects a low signal (0 - 1.5 VDC) as a Push, and a high signal (3.5 - 5 VDC) as a Release (this IO port uses 5V logic but can handle up to 12V without harm).

When used for outputs, the I/O port acts as a switch to GND and is rated for 200mA @ 12 VDC.

The NI-2100 can use up to 4 I/O ports

The NI-3100 and NI-4100 can use up to 8 I/O ports

The PWR pin provides +12 VDC @ 200 mA and is designed as a power output for the PCS Power Current Sensors, VSS2 Video Sync Sensors (or equivalent).

The GND connector is a common ground and is shared by all I/O ports. A common ground is shared with I/O ports 1 - 8 (NI-3100/NI-4100) or with I/O ports 1 - 3 (NI-2100).

I/O Port Wiring Specifications

NI-4100 and NI-3100

Pin

Signal

Function

 

 

 

1

GND

Signal GND

 

 

 

2

I/O 1

Input/Output

 

 

 

3

I/O 2

Input/Output

 

 

 

4

I/O 3

Input/Output

 

 

 

5

I/O 4

Input/Output

 

 

 

6

I/O 5

Input/Output

 

 

 

7

I/O 6

Input/Output

 

 

 

8

I/O 7

Input/Output

 

 

 

9

I/O 8

Input/Output

 

 

 

10

12 VDC

PWR

 

 

 

I/O Port Wiring Specifications NI-2100

Pin

Signal

Function

 

 

 

1

GND

Signal GND

 

 

 

2

I/O 1

Input/Output

 

 

 

3

I/O 2

Input/Output

 

 

 

4

I/O 3

Input/Output

 

 

 

5

I/O 4

Input/Output

 

 

 

6

12 VDC

PWR

 

 

 

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AMX NI-2100 manual Input/Output I/O Port Connections and Wiring, Port Wiring Specifications NI-4100 and NI-3100

NI-2100, NI-3100, NI-4100 specifications

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