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Figure 1. NI 9932 Connector Backshell Safety Guidelines for Hazardous Locations The NI 9265 is suitable for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D, T4 hazardous locations; Class I, Zone 2, AEx nC IIC T4, and Ex nC IIC T4 hazardous locations;...
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II 3G and is suitable for use in Zone 2 hazardous locations. If you are using the NI 9265 in Gas Group IIC hazardous locations or in ambient temperatures of –40 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 70 °C, you must use the device in an NI chassis that has been evaluated as EEx nC IIC T4, Ex nA IIC T4, or Ex nL IIC T4 equipment.
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Refer to Figure 3 for an illustration of the output circuitry for one channel of the NI 9265. You can connect a load to each channel of the NI 9265. Connect the positive lead of the load to the AO terminal. Connect the ground of the load to the corresponding COM terminal.
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Supply DC/DC Isolated DAC NI 9265 Figure 3. Connecting a Load to the NI 9265 You must use 2-wire ferrules to create a secure Note connection when connecting more than one wire to a single terminal on the NI 9265.
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You must connect an external power supply to the NI 9265. This power supply provides the current for the devices you connect to the module. Connect the positive lead of the power supply to the supply terminal, V , and the negative lead of the power supply to Power Supply COM.
Output Characteristics Number of channels... 4 analog output channels DAC resolution ... 16 bits Type of DAC ... String Power-on output state ... 0 Startup current ... 0.0 mA Power-down current... 0.0 mA NI 9265 Operating Instructions and Specifications ni.com...
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Number of Update Time for R Series Channels Three Four Noise ... 600 nA Crosstalk ... –90 dB NI 9265 Operating Instructions and Specifications ) ... 9–36 VDC Expansion Chassis 3.5 μs 6.5 μs 9 μs 12 μs Update Time for Any Other Chassis 3 μs...
Screw-terminal wiring ... 12 to 24 AWG copper Ferrules ... 0.25 mm Torque for screw terminals ... 0.5 to 0.6 N · m Weight... 136 g (4.8 oz) NI 9265 Operating Instructions and Specifications conductor wire with 10 mm (0.39 in.) of insulation stripped from the end to 2.5 mm...
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115 V for U.S. or 230 V for Europe. Do not connect the NI 9265 to signals or use for Caution measurements within Measurement Categories III or IV. Safety Standards This product is designed to meet the requirements of the following...
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Europe (DEMKO)... EEx nC IIC T4 Environmental National Instruments C Series modules are intended for indoor use only but may be used outdoors if installed in a suitable enclosure. Refer to the manual for the chassis you are using for more information about meeting these specifications.
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