Measurement Computing WBK40 - Manual (Page 10)

What are “T-Cables” and how are they used?
CAUTION
Turn power OFF to the acquisition devices and to externally connected equipment
prior to connecting cables. Electrical shock or damage to equipment can result even
under low-voltage conditions.
A T-Cable is a ribbon cable that extends the connections of one of the ports it plugs into, thus allowing a
second cable to plug into that port. The following figure clarifies the concept.
T-Cables are available in different lengths and can be used for linking two or more compatible devices
together via the device’s 37-pin connectors.
The bottom-end of the T-Cable is a dual-connector, consisting of both a female connector, and a 37-pin
(male) connector. As seen in the following illustration, the T-Cable’s 37-pin (male) connector can be used
for “Daisy-Chain” applications.
Each T-Cable comes with three sets of screws. These are designated (in the diagram) as: short, medium,
and long. Use the short screws to secure the single, female-end of the cable to the device; and use the
medium length screws to secure a cable’s “dual-end” connector. Use the long screws for daisy-chain
applications (when you are connecting one T-Cable to another T-Cable).
Tighten screws snug only; do not over-tighten!
Daisy o T-Cables -Chain Example, Using Tw
Daisy-Chain Example
Using two T-Cables to Connect Three Devices
pg. 10, WBK40 & WBK41 926896 Thermocouple and Multifunctional Modules