This document explains how to connect to the NI 9237. In this document, the NI 9237 with RJ-50 and the NI 9237 with DSUB are referred to inclusively as the NI 9237. Before you begin, complete the software and Note hardware installation procedures in your chassis documentation.
CAT III, or CAT IV. Safety Guidelines for Hazardous Locations The NI 9237 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.
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Zone 2 hazardous locations, in ambient temperatures of -40 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 70 °C. If you are using the NI 9237 in Gas Group IIC hazardous locations, you must use the device in an NI chassis that has been evaluated as Ex nC IIC T4, Ex IIC T4, Ex nA IIC T4, or Ex nL IIC T4 equipment.
In addition, take precautions when designing, selecting, and installing measurement probes and cables to ensure that the desired EMC performance is attained. 8 | ni.com | NI 9237 Getting Started Guide hnology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www...
Preparing the Environment Ensure that the environment in which you are using the NI 9237 meets the following specifications. Operating temperature -40 °C to 70 °C (IEC 60068-2-1, IEC 60068-2-2) Operating humidity 10% RH to 90% RH, (IEC 60068-2-78) noncondensing...
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AI3- SC3+ EX– EX– Do not use RJ-45 cables with the NI 9237 Caution with RJ-50. RJ-45 cables damage the RJ-50 connector, 10 | ni.com | NI 9237 Getting Started Guide hnology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www...
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NI 9237 with DSUB NI 9237 with RJ50 You also can connect floating signals to the NI 9237. If you connect floating signals to the NI 9237, NI recommends connecting the EX- signal to the earth ground or shield for better noise rejection.
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EX- signal to the earth ground or shield for better noise rejection. Bridge Calibration When you insert or remove a new sensor from the NI 9237, slight changes in the excitation voltages can cause a mismatch between the internal half-bridge completion resistors and the half-bridge sensors, which results in a change in the measurement offsets.
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RS- /SC- NI 9237 with DSUB NI 9237 with RJ50 You also can use a quarter bridge with the NI 9237 with RJ-50 if you use the NI 9944 or NI 9945 Quarter Bridge Completion Accessory. 14 | ni.com | NI 9237 Getting Started Guide...
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NI 9237 Ensure that neither the TEDS data (T+) nor the TEDS return (T-) signal is tied in common to any AI signals on the NI 9237. The NI 9237 connects all the T- signals together internally. The NI 9237 with DSUB has only three T- pins. To connect four TEDS sensors to the NI 9237 with DSUB, wire the TEDS return signals of two of the sensors to one of the T- pins.
LabVIEW Help RELATED INFORMATION C Series Documentation Services & Resources ni.com/services ni.com/info cseriesdoc Located at ni.com/manuals Installs with the software 16 | ni.com | NI 9237 Getting Started Guide hnology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www...