This document explains how to connect to the NI 9426. 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 9426. The other components in the system might not meet the same safety ratings.
Do not connect the NI 9426 to signals or use Caution for measurements within Measurement Categories II, III, or IV. Measurement Categories CAT I and CAT O are Note equivalent. These test and measurement circuits are not intended for direct connection to the MAINS building installations of Measurement Categories CAT II, CAT III, or CAT IV.
Safety Guidelines for Hazardous Locations The NI 9426 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 9426 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 9426 Getting Started Guide...
Preparing the Environment Ensure that the environment in which you are using the NI 9426 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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Connecting a Sinking-Output Device You can connect 2- and 3-wire sinking-output devices to the NI 9426. Figure 1. Connecting a Sinking-Output Device to the NI 9426 Vsup External Power Supply Sinking-Output NI 9426 Device The NI 9426 channel registers as ON when the sinking-output device drives the input below Vsup and meets the input ON range.
(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. 14 | ni.com | NI 9426 Getting Started Guide...