Introduction Chapter 1SCXI-1160 User Manual 1-4 © National Instruments CorporationThe mating connector for the SCXI-1160 rear signal connector is a 50-position polarizedribbon-socket connector with strain relief. National Instruments uses a polarized or keyedconnector to prevent inadvertent upside-down connection to the SCXI-1160. Recommendedmanufacturer 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 asfollows:• Electronic Products Division/3M (part number 3365/50)• T&B/Ansley Corporation (part number 171-50)The SCXI-1160 front connector is a special 48-pin DIN C male connector. The manufacturerpart number National Instruments uses for this connector is as follows:• ERNI Components, Inc. (part number 913523)The mating connector for the SCXI-1160 front connector is a special 48-pin reversed DIN Cfemale connector. National Instruments uses a polarized and keyed connector to preventinadvertent upside-down connection to the SCXI-1160. The manufacturer part number NationalInstruments uses for this mating connector is as follows:• ERNI Components, Inc. (part number 913524)UnpackingYour SCXI-1160 module is shipped in an antistatic package to prevent electrostatic damage tothe module. Several components on the module can be damaged by electrostatic discharge. Toavoid such damage in handling the module, take the following precautions:• Touch the antistatic package to a metal part of your SCXI chassis before removing themodule from the package.• Remove the module from the package and inspect the module for loose components or anyother sign of damage. Notify National Instruments if the module appears damaged in anyway. Do not install a damaged module into your SCXI chassis.
