PCI-4351 for temperature logging

[Ursula]

Hello
I have recently purchased the NI PCI 4351, the TBX-68T terminal block and some J-type thermocouple wires from National Instruments. Because this is my very first application (and also because I haven't got any manual for the thermocouples connection), I would like to know how to connect the thermocouples to the TBX-68T and in what positions. I have read the manual of the TBX-68T and (believe me) there is nothing about it. I would like to know also if the thermocouples are grounded or not.
I'm gonna use LabVIEW to log the temperature data, but I don't know exactly how to get it done. I understand, I should install first the PCI card, then somehow connect the thermocouples to the terminal block... and after that?? how do i set up the thermocouples???
Thanks a lot, any help is more than welcome

Ursula

[SimonS]

Your best starting point is to read the getting started guide and manual for the PCI-4351. These should explain how to install and the required hardware and software and give a guide to connecting up the thermocouples you are using.

Once you have read these manuals, please come back with any questions you have.

You can download the manuals from the NI website at:

http://www.ni.com/pdf/manuals/321562d.pdf

and

http://www.ni.com/pdf/manuals/370841a.pdf

Regards

SimonS