This document describes how to use the National Instruments 9264 and includes specifications and terminal assignments for the NI 9264. Visit ni.com/info determine which software you need for the modules you are using. For information about installing, configuring, and programming the system, refer to the system documentation.
Safety Guidelines Operate the NI 9264 only as described in these operating instructions. Hot Surface hot. Touching this component may result in bodily injury. Safety Guidelines for Hazardous Voltages If hazardous voltages are connected to the module, take the following precautions. A hazardous voltage is a voltage greater than 42.4 V...
Figure 1. NI 9940 Connector Backshell Safety Guidelines for Hazardous Locations The NI 9264 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...
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Ex nA IIC T4 hazardous locations; and nonhazardous locations only. Follow these guidelines if you are installing the NI 9264 in a potentially explosive environment. Not following these guidelines may result in serious injury or death. Do not disconnect I/O-side wires or connectors...
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II 3G and is suitable for use in Zone 2 hazardous locations. If you are using the NI 9264 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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Each channel of the NI 9264 has a terminal to which you can connect the positive lead of a load. Each channel also has a common terminal, COM, and there are four additional COM terminals at the bottom of the connector. All of the COM terminals are internally connected to the isolated ground reference of the module.
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Overvoltage/ Isolated Short-Circuit Protection NI 9264 Figure 4. Output Circuitry for One Channel of the NI 9264 When the module powers on, the channels output the startup voltage. Refer to the Specifications section for more information about startup voltage. Refer to the software help for information about configuring startup output states in software.
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Refer to the Specifications section for more information about spring-terminal wiring. Refer to Figure 5 for an illustration of connecting wires to the NI 9264. Figure 5. Connecting Wires to the NI 9264 Connector NI 9264 Operating Instructions and Specifications ni.com...
Wiring for High-Vibration Applications If an application is subject to high vibration, National Instruments recommends that you use the NI 9940 backshell kit to protect the connections. Refer to Figure 1 for an illustration of the NI 9940 connector backshell.
Current drive ... ±16 mA all channels max; Power-on output state ... Channels off Startup voltage ... 0 V When the module powers on, a glitch occurs for 20 μs peaking at 500 mV. NI 9264 Operating Instructions and Specifications ±4 mA per channel typ ni.com...
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Settling time (100 pF load, to 1 LSB) 20 V step... 20 μs 1 V step... 15 μs 0.1 V step... 13 μs NI 9264 Operating Instructions and Specifications Update Time for cRIO-9151 R Series Expansion Chassis 3.7 μs min 6.6 μs min...
Isolation Voltages Channel-to-channel... None Channel-to-earth ground Continuous ... 250 V Withstand... 2,300 V NI 9264 Operating Instructions and Specifications conductor wire with 7 mm (0.28 in.) of insulation stripped from the end Measurement Category II , verified by a 5 s dielectric withstand test ni.com...
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This category refers to local-level electrical distribution, such as that provided by a standard wall outlet, for example, 115 V for U.S. or 230 V for Europe. Do not connect the NI 9264 to signals or use for Caution measurements within Measurement Categories III or IV.
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Europe (DEMKO)... Ex nA 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.
Note shielded cabling. CE Compliance This product meets the essential requirements of applicable European directives, as amended for CE markings, as follows: • 2006/95/EC; Low-Voltage Directive (safety) • 2004/108/EC; Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC) NI 9264 Operating Instructions and Specifications ni.com...
Certification column. Environmental Management National Instruments is committed to designing and manufacturing products in an environmentally responsible manner. NI recognizes that eliminating certain hazardous substances from our products is beneficial not only to the environment but also to NI customers.
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China RoHS compliance, go to environment/rohs_china Calibration You can obtain the calibration certificate and information about calibration services for the NI 9264 at Calibration interval ... 1 year NI 9264 Operating Instructions and Specifications At the end of their life cycle, all products...
Where to Go for Support The National Instruments Web site is your complete resource for technical support. At you have access to ni.com/support everything from troubleshooting and application development self-help resources to email and phone assistance from NI Application Engineers.
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