The NI 68M-50F MIO Cable Adapter bridges National Instruments 68-pin data acquisition devices with 50-pin accessories, enabling flexible integration of signal conditioning equipment, breakout boxes, and custom interfaces. This passive adapter provides direct physical connection between MIO-16 series DAQ hardware and standard 50-pin instrumentation, supporting both current systems and legacy equipment configurations.
Technical Specifications
• Connector Type (DAQ Device Side): 68-pin male SCSI-style connector
• Connector Type (Accessory Side): 50-pin female connector (0.1 × 0.1 inch pitch)
• Primary Function: Adapts 68-pin National Instruments DAQ connectors to standard 50-pin interfaces
– Key Features
• Direct 68-pin to 50-pin signal mapping with documented pinout configuration
• Compatible with NI 68-pin cables including SH68-68-EP, SHC68-68-EP, SHC68U-68-EP, and SHC1006868 MIO leg
• Passive interface—no power or active circuitry required
• Supports third-party and custom 50-pin accessories without modification
– Typical Applications
• Integration of external signal conditioning modules with MIO-16 series devices
• Connection of custom breakout boxes to E Series and M Series DAQ hardware
• Interface between legacy instrumentation and current NI data acquisition systems
• System expansion for engineers and integrators requiring flexible signal routing
– Compatibility & Integration
The adapter is specifically designed for NI MIO-16 series devices and compatible with E Series and M Series multifunction DAQ platforms. Confirmed compatible devices include the PCI-MIO-16E-4 and systems using the SHC1006868 MIO connector leg. For M Series configurations, the 68M-50F MIO pairs with the SHC68-68-EPM cable when connecting to 50-pin accessories. Signal mapping between connectors is defined in NI technical documentation specific to the MIO Cable Adapter series.
