Visit ni.com/info about C Series documentation. Safety Guidelines Operate the NI 9217 only as described in these operating instructions. NI 9217 Operating Instructions and Specifications and enter rdsoftwareversion...
Figure 1. NI 9939 Connector Backshell Safety Guidelines for Hazardous Locations The NI 9217 is suitable for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D, T4 hazardous locations; Class I, Zone 2, AEx nC IIC T4, and Ex nC IIC T4 hazardous locations;...
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Follow these guidelines if you are installing the NI 9217 in a potentially explosive environment. Not following these guidelines may result in serious injury or death. Do not disconnect I/O-side wires or connectors Caution unless power has been switched off or the area is known to be nonhazardous.
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II 3G and is suitable for use in Zone 2 hazardous locations. If you are using the NI 9217 in Gas Group IIC hazardous locations or in ambient temperatures of –40 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 70 °C, you must use the device in an NI chassis that has been evaluated as EEx nC IIC T4, Ex nA IIC T4, or Ex nL IIC T4 equipment.
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NI 9217. The NI 9217 channels share a common ground that is isolated from other modules in the system. Each channel is filtered and then sampled by a 24-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC).
Compensation NI 9217 Figure 3. Input Circuitry for One Channel of the NI 9217 in 4-Wire Mode Each channel has one terminal, RTD+, to which you connect the positive lead of the RTD signal and one terminal, RTD–, to which you connect the negative lead of the RTD signal.
RTD. If you are using a 3-wire RTD, do not connect the RTD to the EX terminal. For the best measurement results when using the NI 9217 with a 3-wire RTD, use equal-length wires between the RTD+ terminal and the RTD and between the COM terminal and the RTD.
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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 5 for an illustration of using ferrules.
In sleep mode, the system consumes minimal power and may dissipate less heat than it does in normal mode. Refer to the Specifications section for more information about power consumption and thermal dissipation. NI 9217 Operating Instructions and Specifications ni.com...
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Measured Value –200 to 150 °C 150 to 850 °C For high-speed mode, add a 0.1 °C error. NI 9217 Operating Instructions and Specifications 800 ms total for all channels 10 ms total for all channels , 4-wire mode Typical (25 °C) 0.15 °C...
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This image is provided courtesy of Linear Technology Corp. High-speed filter response has the same characteristics as the high-resolution filter response except that the first notch is at 14 kHz. NI 9217 Operating Instructions and Specifications Differential Input Signal Frequency (Hz)
Screw-terminal wiring ... 16 to 28 AWG copper Torque for screw terminals ... 0.22 to 0.25 N · m Ferrules ... 0.25 mm Weight... 142 g (5.0 oz) NI 9217 Operating Instructions and Specifications conductor wire with 7 mm (0.28 in.) of insulation stripped from the end (1.95 to 2.21 lb ·...
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Do not connect the NI 9217 to signals or use for Caution measurements within Measurement Categories III or IV. Safety Standards This product is designed to meet the requirements of the following standards of safety for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use: •...
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Europe (DEMKO)... EEx nC IIC T4 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 manual for the chassis you are using for more information about meeting these specifications.
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