This document explains how to connect to the NI 9234. 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 9234. The other components in the system might not meet the same safety ratings.
Safety Guidelines for Hazardous Locations The NI 9234 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 9234 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.
To minimize interference with radio and television reception and prevent unacceptable performance degradation, install and use this 6 | ni.com | NI 9234 Getting Started Guide...
Preparing the Environment Ensure that the environment in which you are using the NI 9234 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...
Signal Descriptions Table 1. Signal Descriptions Signal Signal Description Provides DC excitation (when enabled) and positive input signal connection Provides excitation return path and signal ground reference 10 | ni.com | NI 9234 Getting Started Guide...
Mode Voltage Make sure the voltage on the AI- shell is in the common-mode range to ensure proper operation of the NI 9234. The AI- shell is protected against accidental contact with overvoltages within the overvoltage protection range. Related Information...
Common-Mode Bias Current The NI 9234 uses common-mode bias current to bias the current- limiting diodes when IEPE current is turned off. When the NI 9234 is using grounded signal sources, this current causes an error that is dependent on the AI- lead impedance. This error is approximately 50 ppm of range and 15 ppm of reading per ohm of AI- impedance.
Current NI 9234 IEPE Excitation Current The NI 9234 can also provide an IEPE excitation current for each channel to measure ground-referenced or floating IEPE sensors. Typical IEPE sensors have a case that is electrically isolated from the IEPE electronics, so connecting the sensor to the NI 9234 results in a floating connection even though the case of the sensor is grounded.
NI 9234 Datasheet NI 9234 Datasheet NI-RIO Help NI-DAQmx Help LabVIEW FPGA Help LabVIEW Help RELATED INFORMATION C Series Documentation Services & Resources ni.com/services ni.com/info cseriesdoc Located at ni.com/manuals Installs with the software 16 | ni.com | NI 9234 Getting Started Guide...
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