Safety Guidelines for Hazardous Locations The NI-9381 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 Gc and Ex nA IIC T4 Gc hazardous locations;...
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II 3G and is suitable for use in Zone 2 hazardous locations, in ambient temperatures of -40 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 70 °C . If you are using the NI-9381 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.
Furthermore, any changes or modifications to the product not expressly approved by National Instruments could void your authority to operate it under your local regulatory rules. Special Conditions for Marine Applications Some products are approved for marine (shipboard) applications.
EMC performance is attained. Preparing the Environment Ensure that the environment in which you are using the NI-9381 meets the following specifications. Operating temperature (IEC 60068-2-1, IEC 60068-2-2) -40 °C to 70 °C...
Device 3 NI 9381 Timing Guidelines When using the AI, AO, and DIO channels on the NI-9381 concurrently, follow these guidelines to ensure high accuracy. Use a single I/O Node to access AI and AO operations to ensure proper ■...