Chapter 1 Introduction
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You can also use the SCXI-1163, combined with the NB Series data acquisition boards, with
NI-DAQ software for Macintosh. NI-DAQ software for Macintosh, which is shipped with all
National Instruments Macintosh data acquisition boards, comes with language interfaces for
MPW C, THINK C, Pascal, and Microsoft QuickBASIC. Any language that uses Device
Manager Toolbox calls can access NI-DAQ software for Macintosh.
Optional Equipment
• SCXI-1326 front terminal block
• SCXI-1340 cable assembly
• SCXI-1341 Lab-NB/Lab-PC/Lab-PC+ cable assembly
• SCXI-1342 PC-LPM-16 cable assembly
• SCXI-1343 rear screw terminal adapter
• SCXI-1344 Lab-LC cable assembly
• SCXI-1348 DIO-32F cable assembly
• SCXI-1350 multichassis adapter
• SCXI-1351 one-slot cable extender
• Standard ribbon cable 0.5 m
1.0 m
• NB5 cable 0.5 m
1.0 m
Refer to the Signal Connections section in Chapter 2, Configuration and Installation, and to
Appendix E, SCXI-1163 Cabling, for additional information on cabling, connectors, and
adapters.

Custom Cables

The SCXI-1163 rear signal connector is a 50-pin male ribbon-cable header. The manufacturer
part number National Instruments uses for this header is as follows:
• AMP Inc. (part number 1-103310-0)
The mating connector for the SCXI-1163 rear signal connector is a 50-position polarized
ribbon-socket connector with strain relief. National Instruments uses a polarized or keyed
connector to prevent inadvertent upside-down connection to the SCXI-1163. Recommended
manufacturer part numbers for this mating connector are as follows:
• Electronic Products Division/3M (part number 3425-7650)
• T&B/Ansley Corporation (part number 609-5041CE)
Standard 50-conductor 28 AWG stranded ribbon cables that work with these connectors are as
follows:
• Electronic Products Division/3M (part number 3365/50)
• T&B/Ansley Corporation (part number 171-50)
The SCXI-1163 front connector is a special 48-pin DIN C male connector. The manufacturer
part number National Instruments uses for this connector is as follows: