These operating instructions describe how to use the National Instruments 9485. For information about installing, configuring, and programming the system, refer to the system documentation. Visit ni.com/info to determine which software you need for the modules you are using. The safety guidelines and specifications in this Note document are specific to the NI 9485.
Figure 1 shows the NI 9939 connector backshell. Figure 1. NI 9939 Connector Backshell Safety Guidelines for Hazardous Locations The NI 9485 is suitable for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D, T4 hazardous locations; Class I, Zone 2, AEx nA II T4 and Ex nA II T4 hazardous locations;...
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Special Conditions for Hazardous Locations Use in Europe This equipment has been evaluated as EEx nA II T4 equipment under DEMKO Certificate No. 03 ATEX 0324020X. The equipment is marked II 3G and is suitable for use in Zone 2 hazardous locations. Wiring the NI 9485 The NI 9485 has a 16-terminal, detachable screw-terminal connector that provides connections for eight solid-state relay...
Wiring for High-Vibration Applications If an application is subject to high vibration, National Instruments recommends that you either use ferrules to terminate wires to the detachable screw-terminal connector or use the NI 9939 backshell kit to protect the connections. Refer to Figure 2 for an illustration.
When you write an ON command to a channel, the SSR is closed and the terminal that is connected to the load allows current to flow or allows voltage to be applied to the load. When you write an OFF command to a channel, the switch opens, disconnecting the circuit so no current flows and no voltage is applied to the load.
NI 9485 Figure 5. Contact Protection for AC Inductive Loads Sleep Mode This module supports a low-power sleep mode. Support for sleep mode at the system level depends on the chassis that the module is plugged into. Refer to the chassis documentation for information about support for sleep mode.
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Switching current, per channel All channels... 0.75 A max Up to four channels ... 1.2 A max Switching rate (90% duty cycle) Relay open time ... 0.5 ms typ Relay close time... 9.0 ms typ On resistance... 200 mΩ max Off state leakage ...
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Safety Safety Voltages Connect only voltages that are within these limits. Channel a-to-Channel b ... 60 VDC max, 30 V Isolation Channel-to-channel Continuous ... 60 VDC Withstand ... 1,390 V Channel-to-earth ground Continuous ... 250 V Withstand ... 2,300 V Measurement Category II is for measurements performed on circuits directly connected to the electrical distribution system.
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Environmental National Instruments C Series modules are intended for indoor use only but may be used outdoors if installed in a suitable enclosure. Refer to the installation instructions for the chassis you are using for more information about meeting these specifications.
For EMC compliance, operate this device Note according to product documentation. CE Compliance This product meets the essential requirements of applicable European Directives, as amended for CE marking, as follows: • 73/23/EEC; Low-Voltage Directive (safety) • 89/336/EEC; Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC) Refer to the Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for Note this product for any additional regulatory compliance...
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