This document explains how to connect to the NI 9361. 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 9361. The other components in the system might not meet the same safety ratings.
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Channel-to-earth ground (up to 5000 m) Continuous 60 VDC, Measurement Category I Withstand 860 Vrms, verified by a 5 s dielectric withstand test Vsup inputs-to-earth ground (up to 5000 m) Continuous 60 VDC, Measurement Category I Withstand 860 Vrms, verified by a 5 s dielectric withstand test Measurement Category I is for measurements performed on circuits not directly connected to the electrical distribution system...
Do not remove modules unless power has Caution been switched off or the area is known to be nonhazardous. Substitution of components may impair Caution suitability for Class I, Division 2. For Division 2 and Zone 2 applications, Caution install the system in an enclosure rated to at least IP54 as defined by IEC/EN 60079-15.
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. To ensure the specified EMC performance,...
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ni.com/manuals Refer to the device datasheet on Note for complete specifications. Connecting the NI 9361 The NI 9361 provides connections for eight digital input channels for the embedded counters. 10 | ni.com | NI 9361 Getting Started Guide...
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NI 9361 Signals Table 1. Signal Descriptions Signal Description Common reference connection to isolated ground Digital input signal connection for singled-ended measurements and positive digital input signal connection for differential measurements Negative digital input signal connection for differential measurements No connection Vout Voltage supply output connection Vsup...
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Figure 2. Connecting an External Power Supply Vsup External Power Supply – Vout External Device NI 9361 Connecting Single-Ended Devices You can connect single-ended devices, such as TTL or CMOS to the NI 9361. For single-ended connections, connect the device out to the DI+ terminal on the NI 9361.
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Figure 4. Connecting a Single-Ended Device with Open Collector Outputs Vsup External Power Supply – +5 V Vout Open DI0+ Collector Device DI0– NI 9361 An open collector device does not actively drive the signal high and relies on an external pull-up. The NI 9361 provides a 5 V pull-up on each DI+ pin that can be enabled individually to pull the signal high.
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Figure 5. Connecting a Differential Device Vsup External Power Supply – Vout DI0+ Differential Device – DI0– NI 9361 The NI 9361 measures the difference between the DI+ and DI- terminals to determine if that difference is greater or less than the digital logic levels.
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