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Cabling Requirements for

PXI-8461 High-Speed CAN

This appendix describes the cabling requirements for the PXI-8461
hardware.
Cables should be constructed to meet these requirements and the
requirementsof the otherCAN orDeviceNet devices in the network.

Connector Pinouts

Depending on the type of PXI board you are installing, it either has DB-9
D-Sub connector(s) or Combicon-style pluggable screw terminal
connector(s).
The 9-pin D-Sub followsth ep inout recommended by CiA Draft
Standard 102. Figure C-1 showsthe pinout for this co nnector.
FigureC-1. Pinout for 9-Pin D-Sub Connector
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NoConnection
CAN_L
V–
NoConnection
OptionalGround (V–)
CAN_H
NoConnection
V+
Shield