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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

BNC-9920

Connector Accessory for C Series Modules

This document describes how to install, configure, and use the BNC-9920 accessory with C Series 
modules. This document also contains accessory specifications.

The BNC-9920 has the following features:

Eight BNC connectors for analog input (AI) connection

Onboard temperature reference

Thermocouple connector

Resistor measurement screw terminals

Two BNC connectors for analog output (AO) connection

Eight screw terminals with state indicators for digital I/O (DIO) connection

12 screw terminals for additional DIO connection

One BNC connector for DIO connection

Two user-defined BNC connectors

A function generator with the following outputs:

Frequency-adjustable, TTL-compatible square wave

Frequency- and amplitude-adjustable sine wave or triangle wave

Quadrature encoder

A 68-pin I/O connector that connects to three C Series modules using the BNC-9920 cable

Can be used on a desktop or mounted on a DIN rail

Contents

Conventions ......................................................................................................................................... 2
What You Need to Get Started ............................................................................................................ 2
Installing the BNC-9920 ...................................................................................................................... 2
Connecting Analog Input Signals ........................................................................................................ 4

Connecting Differential Analog Input Signals ............................................................................ 4

Measuring Floating Signals ................................................................................................. 5
Measuring Ground-Referenced Signals............................................................................... 5

Measuring Temperature ............................................................................................................... 6
Measuring Resistance .................................................................................................................. 6

Connecting Analog Output Signals ..................................................................................................... 7
Using the Function Generator.............................................................................................................. 7
Connecting User-Defined Signals ....................................................................................................... 7
Connecting Digital I/O Signals............................................................................................................ 8

Using the Quadrature Encoder..................................................................................................... 8

Specifications....................................................................................................................................... 9

Environmental Management........................................................................................................ 12

Where to Go for Support ..................................................................................................................... 13

Summary of Contents for BNC-9920

Page 1: ...defined BNC connectors A function generator with the following outputs Frequency adjustable TTL compatible square wave Frequency and amplitude adjustable sine wave or triangle wave Quadrature encoder...

Page 2: ...as menu items and dialog box options Bold text also denotes parameter names italic Italic text denotes variables emphasis a cross reference or an introduction to a key concept Italic text also denote...

Page 3: ...rew Terminals 22 Quadrature Encoder Knob 23 Digital I O BNC Connector DIO 8 24 Power Indicator LED E L R T T S N I NA M U N O I A S T N _ Floating Source FS _ Ground Ref Source GS AO ANALOG OUTPUTS AN...

Page 4: ...the labels 4 Connect the power end of the BNC 9920 cable to the external power supply shipped with the CompactRIO Starter Kit The power indicator LED shown in Figure 1 lights If it does not light chec...

Page 5: ...e signal sources Measuring Floating Signals To measure floating signal sources move the corresponding switch below the BNC connector to the FS position In the floating source switch position the negat...

Page 6: ...programming mode unconnected channels can cause noise on other channels In order to avoid noisy thermocouple measurements move the BNC Temp Ref switch on the BNC 9920 to the Temp Ref position For more...

Page 7: ...always present at the TTL Square Wave BNC To adjust the frequency of the function generator select your frequency range using the Frequency Selection switch You can select 0 1 10 kHz 1 100 kHz or 13 1...

Page 8: ...n in Table 1 Using the Quadrature Encoder The BNC 9920 contains a mechanical quadrature encoder circuit that produces 96 pulses per encoder revolution Two outputs PULSES and UP DN are at the screw ter...

Page 9: ...ules Note Refer to the documents shipped with the C Series modules for specifications about analog and digital I O signals Analog Input Number of channels default 8 differential Field connections defa...

Page 10: ...requency range 100 Hz to 1 MHz Frequency adjust Through the Frequency Adjust knob Rise time 250 ns Fall time 50 ns Sine triangle wave Frequency range 100 Hz to 1 MHz Frequency adjust Through the Frequ...

Page 11: ...t 1 040 g 2 lb 4 7 oz I O connector 68 pin male SCSI II type BNC connectors 15 Screw terminal plugs 31 Environment Operating temperature 0 to 50 C Storage temperature 55 to 125 C Relative humidity 5 t...

Page 12: ...ck the appropriate link in the Certification column Environmental Management NI is committed to designing and manufacturing products in an environmentally responsible manner NI recognizes that elimina...

Page 13: ...support needs For telephone support in the United States create a service request at ni com support and follow the calling instructions or dial 512 795 8248 For telephone support outside the Untied S...

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