Chapter 3 I/O Information
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PS/2
Figure 3-7 shows the location and pinouts for the PS/2 connector on the
NIPXI-81 83. Table 3-7 lists and describes the PS/2 connector signals.
To connect both a PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse to the NI PXI-8183,
use the Y-splitter adapter cable included with your controller (refer to
Figure 4-1, Y-Splitter Cable).
Replacement Y-splitter cables are available from National Instruments,
part number 778713-01.
Figure 3-7. PS/2 Connector Location and Pinout
Table 3-7. PS/2 Connector Signals
Pin Signal Name Signal Description
Y-Splitter
Keyboard
Y-Splitter
Mouse
1DATA Data Keyboard Data Keyboard No Connection
2NC Data Mouse No Connection Data Mouse
3GND Ground Ground Ground
4+5V +5 V + 5 + 5
5CLK Clock Keyboard Clock Keyboard No Connection
6NC Clock Mouse No Connection Clock Mouse
PS/2
1
2
4
3
5
6
NI PXI-8183
Embedded Controller