National Instruments NI 9216, Getting Started Manual

Page 1: ...GETTING STARTED GUIDE NI 9216 8 RTD 0 Ω to 400 Ω 24 Bit 400 S s Aggregate PT100 ...

Page 2: ...e specific to the NI 9216 The other components in the system might not meet the same safety ratings Refer to the documentation for each component in the system to determine the safety and EMC ratings for the entire system Caution Electrostatic Discharge ESD can damage the NI 9216 with spring terminal To prevent damage use industry standard ESD prevention measures during installation maintenance an...

Page 3: ... to avoid electrical shock Safety Guidelines for Hazardous Voltages If hazardous voltages are connected to the device take the following precautions A hazardous voltage is a voltage greater than 42 4 Vpk voltage or 60 VDC to earth ground You can connect hazardous voltages only to the NI 9216 with spring terminal Do not connect hazardous voltages to the NI 9216 with DSUB Caution Ensure that hazardo...

Page 4: ...E 42 4 Vpk 60 VDC you must ensure that devices and circuits connected to the module are properly insulated from human contact Safety Voltages Connect only voltages that are within the following limits NI 9216 with Spring Terminal Isolation Voltages Channel to channel None Channel to earth ground Continuous 250 Vrms Measurement Category II Withstand up to 5 000 m 3 000 Vrms verified by a 5 s dielec...

Page 5: ... for Europe Caution Do not connect the NI 9216 with spring terminal to signals or use for measurements within Measurement Categories III or IV NI 9216 with DSUB Isolation Voltages Channel to channel None Channel to earth ground Continuous 60 VDC Measurement Category I Withstand Up to 3 000 m 1 000 Vrms verified by a 5 s dielectric withstand test Up to 5 000 m 860 Vrms verified by a 5 s dielectric ...

Page 6: ...lectronics Caution Do not connect the NI 9216 with DSUB to signals or use for measurements within Measurement Categories II III or IV Note Measurement Categories CAT I and CAT O are equivalent These test and measurement circuits are not intended for direct connection to the MAINS building installations of Measurement Categories CAT II CAT III or CAT IV Safety Guidelines for Hazardous Locations The...

Page 7: ...ir suitability for Class I Division 2 Caution For Division 2 and Zone 2 applications install the system in an enclosure rated to at least IP54 as defined by IEC EN 60079 15 Special Conditions for Hazardous Locations Use in Europe and Internationally The NI 9216 has been evaluated as Ex nA IIC T4 Gc equipment under DEMKO 12 ATEX 1202658X and is IECEx UL 14 0089X certified Each NI 9216 is marked II ...

Page 8: ...s defined in IEC EN 60664 1 Caution The system shall be mounted in an ATEX IECEx certified enclosure with a minimum ingress protection rating of at least IP54 as defined in IEC EN 60079 15 Caution The enclosure must have a door or cover accessible only by the use of a tool Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines This product was tested and complies with the regulatory requirements and limits for ...

Page 9: ...vision reception and prevent unacceptable performance degradation install and use this product in strict accordance with the instructions in the product documentation Furthermore any changes or modifications to the product not expressly approved by National Instruments could void your authority to operate it under your local regulatory rules Caution To ensure the specified EMC performance operate ...

Page 10: ...R certificate or look for the Lloyd s Register mark on the product Caution In order to meet the EMC requirements for marine applications install the product in a shielded enclosure with shielded and or filtered power and input output ports In addition take precautions when designing selecting and installing measurement probes and cables to ensure that the desired EMC performance is attained 10 ni ...

Page 11: ...ns Operating temperature IEC 60068 2 1 IEC 60068 2 2 40 C to 70 C Operating humidity IEC 60068 2 78 10 RH to 90 RH noncondensing Pollution Degree 2 Maximum altitude 5 000 m Indoor use only Note Refer to the device datasheet on ni com manuals for complete specifications NI 9216 Getting Started Guide National Instruments 11 ...

Page 12: ...4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 NC EX0 RTD0 RTD0 COM EX1 RTD1 RTD1 COM EX2 RTD2 RTD2 COM EX3 RTD3 RTD3 COM NC NC EX4 RTD4 RTD4 COM EX5 RTD5 RTD5 COM EX6 RTD6 RTD6 COM EX7 RTD7 RTD7 COM NC 12 ni com NI 9216 Getting Started Guide ...

Page 13: ...e and 4 Wire RTDs You can connect any combination of 3 wire or 4 wire RTDs to the NI 9216 Each NI 9216 channel contains circuitry that automatically detects the type of RTD connected to the channel The NI 9216 scans all eight input channels and automatically configures each channel for the appropriate mode In 4 wire mode the EX terminal is a 1 mA current source In 3 wire mode the RTD terminal is a...

Page 14: ...igure 1 Connecting an RTD to the NI 9216 NI 9216 4 Wire EX RTD RTD COM RTD For the best measurement results when using the NI 9216 with a 3 wire RTD use equal length wires between the RTD terminal and the RTD and between the COM terminal and the RTD Also keep the lead resistance within 5 of the nominal RTD value The NI 9216 accuracy specifications account for this lead error 14 ni com NI 9216 Gett...

Page 15: ...are compatible with the module specifications You must use 2 wire ferrules to create a secure connection when connecting more than one wire to a single terminal on the NI 9216 with spring terminal For the NI 9216 with spring terminal push the wire into the terminal when using a solid wire or a stranded wire with a ferrule For the NI 9216 with spring terminal open the terminal by pressing the push ...

Page 16: ...ication Connections If your application is subject to high vibration NI recommends that you use the NI 9940 backshell kit to protect connections to the NI 9216 with spring terminal 16 ni com NI 9216 Getting Started Guide ...

Page 17: ...ocumentation Resources ni com info cseriesdoc Services ni com services NI 9216 Datasheet NI RIO Help LabVIEW FPGA Help NI 9216 Datasheet NI DAQmx Help LabVIEW Help Installs with the software Located at ni com manuals NI 9216 Getting Started Guide National Instruments 17 ...

Page 18: ...r NI product Product registration facilitates technical support and ensures that you receive important information updates from NI A Declaration of Conformity DoC is our claim of compliance with the Council of the European Communities using the manufacturer s declaration of conformity This system affords the user protection for electromagnetic compatibility EMC and product safety You can obtain th...

Page 19: ...ates create your service request at ni com support or dial 1 866 ASK MYNI 275 6964 For telephone support outside the United States visit the Worldwide Offices section of ni com niglobal to access the branch office websites which provide up to date contact information support phone numbers email addresses and current events NI 9216 Getting Started Guide National Instruments 19 ...

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