Connection between PXI-2530 and external probe cards

[Simbawz]

For the NI PXI-2530, 128-Channel Multiplexer/Matrix Switch, its I/O connector is the 176-pin docking station plug. The 176-Pin to D-Sub Cable was also provided for connection between the switch and the 50 Pin Dsub Screw Terminal Block.

(1)    First, is there any adapter which can be used to connect the 176-pin docking station plug and other common interfaces, like the SCSI or the RS232?

(2)    The matrix switch was planned to be used together with the Flex DMM for multichannel measurement. How can I connect the matrix switches (there are two, one controlling input and the other controlling the output) and the Flex DMM?

(3)    What probe cards can be used together with the NI PXI-2530, 128-Channel Multiplexer/Matrix Switch and FlexDMM? Like the normal one provided by Accuprobe?

Thank you so much and have a nice day.

[Steven_K.]

Hi Simbawz, 

Here are some of the answers to your questions: 

1) We do not sell adapters for the 50-pin connector to other form factors. However we do post the pinouts for the cable which you can find here: 

176-Pin Cable for the NI PXI-2530

Using this pinout should allow you to make an adapter to those form factors you listed. 

2) Could you send a picture of how you would like your switchs and DMMs configured? This will give me a better idea of how you want your system setup. 

3) We do not have a recommendation for probe cards.