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Chapter 4 Common Configuration Questions
© National Instruments Corporation 4-3 NI PXI-8184/8185 User Manual
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.