Description
The SCB-68 is a Noise Rejecting, Shielded I/O Connector Block designed by National Instruments. It is a highly versatile accessory for DAQ devices, compatible with a wide range of models including the 68-pin X Series, M Series, E Series, B Series, S Series, and R Series DAQ devices.
This connector block boasts an array of features aimed at enhancing user experience and functionality. Among these features are general-purpose breadboard areas which allow for easy circuit testing and prototyping, onboard cold-junction compensation sensor for accurate temperature measurements, screw terminals for secure wire connections, and sockets for electrical components to facilitate complex setups.
With regard to temperature sensing, the SCB-68 provides an output and accuracy of ±1.0 °C over a 0 to 110 °C range, with a sensitivity of 10 mV/°C, ensuring precise readings across a broad spectrum of conditions. The power requirement for this device is quite efficient, necessitating a typical 1 mA at +5 VDC, with a maximum power draw of 800 mA from the host computer.
The physical dimensions of the SCB-68 are 7.7 x 6.0 x 1.8 in., and it weighs in at 13 oz, making it a compact and lightweight option for many setups. It is designed to operate within a temperature range of 0 to 70 °C, and can be stored safely within a temperature range of –20 to 70 °C.
Overall, the SCB-68 stands out as a robust and reliable accessory for DAQ devices, backed by its compatibility with a broad array of models and its incorporation of functional features designed to simplify and enhance the data acquisition process.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part Numbers | 776844-01, 782914-01 |
| Category | DAQ Device Accessories |
| Model | SCB-68 |
| Description | Noise Rejecting, Shielded I/O Connector Block |
| Manufacturer | National Instruments |
| Compatibility | 68-pin X Series, M Series, E Series, B Series, S Series, R Series DAQ devices |
| Features | General-purpose breadboard areas, onboard cold-junction compensation sensor, screw terminals, sockets for electrical components |
| Temperature Sensor Output and Accuracy | ±1.0 °C over a 0 to 110 °C range, 10 mV/°C |
| Power Requirement | Typical: 1 mA at +5 VDC, Maximum: 800 mA from host computer |
| Physical Dimensions | 7.7 x 6.0 x 1.8 in. |
| Weight | 13 oz |
| Operating Temperature Range | 0 to 70 °C |
| Storage Temperature Range | –20 to 70 °C |
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Question 1: What models is the SCB-68 compatible with? Question 2: What features does the SCB-68 have? Question 3: What is the temperature sensing accuracy of the SCB-68? Question 4: What are the physical dimensions of the SCB-68? Question 5: How much power does the SCB-68 typically require? |


