This document explains how to connect to the NI 9411. Before you begin, complete the software and Note hardware installation procedures in your chassis documentation. The guidelines in this document are specific to Note the NI 9411. The other components in the system might not meet the same safety ratings.
CAT III, or CAT IV. Safety Guidelines for Hazardous Locations The NI 9411 is suitable for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D, T4 hazardous locations; Class I, Zone 2, AEx nA IIC T4 and Ex nA IIC T4 hazardous locations; and nonhazardous locations only.
This product was tested and complies with the regulatory requirements and limits for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) stated in the product specifications. These requirements and limits provide reasonable protection against harmful interference 6 | ni.com | NI 9411 Getting Started Guide...
EMC performance is attained. Preparing the Environment Ensure that the environment in which you are using the NI 9411 meets the following specifications. Operating temperature -40 °C to 70 °C...
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Connecting an External Power Supply to the NI 9411 You can connect an external power supply to the NI 9411. The external power supply provides power for external devices through the NI 9411 +5 Vout terminal. Connecting an external power supply to the NI 9411 is optional, depending on your application.
– Differential Device NI 9411 The NI 9411 compares the difference between DIa and DIb to the digital logic levels to determine if the signal is in the high range or low range. Refer to the device datasheet at ni.com/manuals for the digital logic levels.
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Single-Ended Device NI 9411 The NI 9411 compares the difference between DIa and COM to the digital logic levels to determine if the signal is in the high range or low range. 14 | ni.com | NI 9411 Getting Started Guide...
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Figure 5. Connecting a Differential Encoder to the NI 9411 External Power Supply – +5 V +5 V +5 V DI0a Receiver DI0b A– Circuitry DI1a Receiver DI1b B– Circuitry DI2a Index+ Receiver DI2b Index– Circuitry Differential Encoder NI 9411...
If your application is subject to high vibration, NI recommends that you follow these guidelines to protect connections to the NI 9411: • Use ferrules to terminate wires to the detachable connector. • Use the NI 9948 backshell kit. 18 | ni.com | NI 9411 Getting Started Guide...
(EMC) and product safety. You can obtain the DoC for your product by visiting ni.com/certification. If your product supports calibration, you can obtain the calibration certificate for your product at ni.com/calibration. 20 | ni.com | NI 9411 Getting Started Guide...