Using this DAQ Cable and Accessory Guide
This guide is intended to cover connectors, backshells, screws and washers designed for use with NI DAQ devices. It does not explicitly cover other NI product families such as HSDIO, Switches, C Series, or reconfigurable I/O (formerly R Series), although some models may use similar or the same parts. It also does not cover legacy or End of Life (EOL) parts or products.
- To find more information about other NI DAQ accessories and general information that applies to all DAQ accessories, visit DAQ Multifunction I/O Accessory Guide Main Page.
- To find more information about NI DAQ cables and general information that applies to all DAQ cables, visit DAQ Multifunction I/O Cable Guide Main Page.
- To determine compatibility of your terminal or connector block accessory with your NI DAQ device or module, or your NI DAQ cable, visit DAQ Multifunction I/O Cable and Accessory Compatibility.
Mating Connectors and Backshells with Part Numbers
These connectors or receptors are found on most NI DAQ devices. Refer to the Glossary for any questions regarding connector terminology.
- 0.050 - Pins on this D-Type connector are spaced 0.050 inches apart. This connector is commonly found on NI 60xxE, 61xx, 65xx, 66xx, and 67xx DAQ devices.
- 0.8 mm - Pins on this connector are spaced 0.8 mm apart. This connector is commonly found on NI 62xx and 63xx DAQ devices.
Check out the Popular NI DAQ Models and their Connectors section, the DAQ Accessory Guide, the DAQ Cable Guide, or the product manual for your product for more information on what connector is featured on your device. Additionally, NI Dimensional Drawings contains drawings for many connectors and the devices, modules, cables and accessories they are used on.
Notes:
- In the following table connector pins are referred to as position formally, but may also be referred to as 37-pin, 50-pin, 68-pin, and 100-pin.
- When using board mount connectors with NI cables, NI recommends mounting the connector to a panel, enclosure, or similar mechanical support to ensure proper strain relief.
1This product is currently in the maintenance phase. For more information see NIHardware Product Life Cycle Policies.
Jackscrews, Jacksockets, and Washers with Part Numbers
To provide a more secure cable attachment, NI now uses jackscrews to secure 68-pin cables to DAQ devices and accessories. Each side of the cable connector contains two jackscrews that tighten into jacksockets located on all DAQ devices and accessories. To make this conversion, use the Jacksocket Kit for Connecting Screw Latching Cables in the following table. Other replacement jackscrew, jacksocket, screwlock, thumbscrew and washer information is also provided.
Part Description NI Orderable Part Number Manufacturer Part Number Latching Cable to Jackscrew Conversion Kit (1) 4 Piece Jacksocket Kit for Connecting Screw Latching Cables N/A N/A (10) 4 Piece Jacksocket Kits for Connecting Screw Latching Cables N/A N/A Replacement Screws and Washers 68-Position SCSI-II Jackscrew, Molded Head, Overmold; 2-56 Threads N/A Custom 68-Position SCSI-II Jacksocket, M2.5 Screw, .348" Length, .148" Head Length N/A Custom 68-Position VHDCI Connector Screwlock, Board Mount, Nylon Patched N/A TE Connectivity 787004-3 100-Position SCSI-II Jackscrew, Molded Head, Overmold, 2-56 Threads N/A Custom 100-Position SCSI-II Jacksocket, 2-56 Threads N/A N/A 68 or 100-Position SCSI Connector Washers, M2.5, Flat, .030 Thick, SS N/A N/A 37-Position D-Sub Standoff/Screwlock, 4-40 Threads, 3/16" Hex Head, 3/16" Head Length, 5/16" Thread Length, 0.13" Min Female Depth, SS, Threads Fully Nylon Patched N/A Custom 37-Position Thumbscrew, 4-40 threads, 46.9mm Long, For High Voltage Cables N/A Custom
Connectors Found on Popular NI DAQ Products
Below is a list of the connectors referenced in this guide that are found on the most popular NI DAQ products. This is not intended to be a complete nor comprehensive list of all NI DAQ products. Similar cables and connectors may be used with other NI products, and are not included here. You should first check your device's manual, or reference the NI DAQ Cable and Accessory Compatibility Guide to ensure you are referencing the right connector for your device or module.
Note: These tables do not indicate compatibility between devices, modules, cables and accessories. Although they may share the same connector type, different wire mappings are used in different configurations.
Devices/Modules Connector Types X Series (63xx) 68-position 0.8mm VHDCI M Series (62xx) 68-position 0.8mm VHDCI
68-position 0.050 D-Type
37-position D-SubS Series (61xx) 68-position 0.8mm VHDCI
68-position 0.050 D-Type
37-position D-SubE Series (60xxE) 100-position 0.050 D-Type
68-position 0.8mm VHDCI
68-position 0.050 D-TypeAnalog Output (67xx) 68-position 0.8mm VHDCI
68-position 0.050 D-TypeCounter/Timer (66xx) 100-position 0.050 D-Type
68-position 0.050 D-TypeDigital I/O(650x, 651x, 652x) 100-position 0.050 D-Type
37-position D-Sub
Cables Connector Types SHC68-68-EPM1
SH68‑C68‑S1
SHC68-681
RC68-68168-position 0.8mm VHDCI
68-position 0.050 D-TypeSH68‑68‑EPM
SH68‑68R1‑EP
SH68-68-D1
R68-6868-position 0.050 D-Type DB37M‑DB37F‑EP
SH37F‑37M
SH37F-P-437-position D-Sub SH100M-100M Flex2 100-position 0.050 D-Type
1These cables include the 68-pin .8mm VHDCI connector on the end to be connected to the module or device and the 68-pin 0.050 D-Type connector on the end to be connected to the accessory.
2 The SH100M-100M Flex cable was formerly named SH100-100-F.
SCB-68A CB‑68LP BNC-2110Accessories Connector Types
SCB-68
CB-68LPR
TBX-68
BNC-2111
BNC-2115
BNC-2120
BNC-2121
BNC-2090A
BNC-209068-position 0.050 D-Type CB‑37FV
CB‑37FH
CB‑37F‑LP
CB‑37F‑HVD37-position D-Sub SCB-100
SCB-100A100-position 0.050 D-Type
