National Instruments PXI-8184 User Manual download pdf (Page 45)

Chapter 4 Common Configuration Questions

Cables and Connections

How do I plug both a PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard into the

controller?

The NI PXI-8184/8185 has a combined PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard

connector, so you need to use the PS/2 Y-splitter cable shipped with the

NI PXI-8184/8185, shown in Figure 4-1, to connect both a PS/2 mouse and

PS/2 keyboard.

Figure 4-1. Y-Splitter Cable

How do I get a replacement Y-splitter cable?

Y-splitter cables, part number 778713-01, are available through the online

catalog at

ni.com/products.

What if I don’t have a Y-splitter cable? Can I still use a mouse and

keyboard?

If you do not have a Y-splitter cable, plug a PS/2 keyboard into the

PS/2 combo connector. However, you cannot use a PS/2 mouse without

the Y-splitter, so use a serial or USB mouse.

How do I connect a standard 25-pin LPT cable to the

NI PXI-8184/8185?

The NI PXI-8184/8185 uses a type C LPT connector. Most parallel port

devices use a type A connector. To use a device with a standard type A LPT

connector, you need to use a type C-to-type A LPT adapter. Parallel port

adapter cables, part number 777169-01, are available through the online

catalog at

ni.com/products.

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