32-channel, 24 v sinking digital input module (20 pages)
Summary of Contents for National Instruments NI 9516
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS NI 9516 Servo Drive Interface Module with Feedback Français Deutsch ni.com/manuals...
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Related Information Safety Guidelines Operate the NI 9516 only as described in these operating instructions. 2 | ni.com | NI 9516 Operating Instructions and Specifications...
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Safety Guidelines for Hazardous Locations The NI 9516 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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II 3G and is suitable for use in Zone 2 hazardous locations, in ambient temperatures of –40 °C Ta 70 °C. If you are using the NI 9516 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.
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Some modules are Lloyd’s Register (LR) Type Approved for marine applications. To verify Lloyd’s Register certification, go to ni.com/certification and search for the LR certificate, or look for the Lloyd’s Register mark on the module. 6 | ni.com | NI 9516 Operating Instructions and Specifications...
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0 to 30 V digital input lines. The NI 9516 also includes a processor to run the spline interpolation engine and PID control loop.
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System Connection The NI 9516 has two connectors, a 15-pin DSUB drive interface connector and a 20-pin MDR feedback connector. The 15-pin DSUB includes command signals for interfacing with servo amplifiers or drives, a 0 to 30 V general-purpose digital input line, and a 19 to 30 V input for power connection.
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NI 9516 Connection Options National Instruments offers several options for connecting the NI 9516 to servo drives. You can use the NI 9514/16 to AKD cable with the AKD analog servo drive and AKM series servo motors from NI. To connect to third-party servo drives use the NI 951x Cable and Terminal Block Bundle.
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NI 9514/16 to AKD cable, the NI 951x Cable and Terminal Block Bundle, or a custom cable for direct connectivity to third-party drives. 3. Connect the NI 9516 module to an external power supply. Do not connect anything to pins marked Caution Reserved.
, for more information about signal connections. Drive Command Output The NI 9516 module provides a ±10 V analog Drive Command output. Use the Drive Command COM signal instead of COM as a reference for the Drive Command Output. This reference signal helps keep digital noise separate from the analog output.
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Figure 7. Limit or Digital Input Circuit Configured for Sinking PNP (Sourcing) Output Device NI 9516 Limit, Home, or Digital Input Limit, Home, Current or Digital Input Limiting Circuit V– (Reference) 18 | ni.com | NI 9516 Operating Instructions and Specifications...
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Drive Enable The NI 9516 Drive Enable signal is software configurable for sinking or sourcing output type and the active state is software configurable for on or off. Do not connect the Drive Enable output to a Caution +5 V input circuit when the Drive Enable output is configured for sourcing.
LED Indicators The NI 9516 has four LEDs to display status information. 1 Axis Status (Green) 3 Limit Active (Yellow) 2 Encoder Active (Green) 4 Axis Fault (Red) Axis Status The Axis Status LED (green) has three states to display axis status.
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Visit ni.com/info and enter cseriesdoc for information about C Series documentation. Typically, when a system is in sleep mode, you cannot communicate with the modules. In sleep mode, the system 24 | ni.com | NI 9516 Operating Instructions and Specifications...
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) ....0.3 Ω max ) sourcing..V Output voltage (V - (I ) sinking..I Output voltage (V Min output pulse width ....100 µs Active state......... Software-selectable: on or 26 | ni.com | NI 9516 Operating Instructions and Specifications...
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Digital logic levels, OFF state Input voltage ......11 to 30 V Input current......≤1 mA Digital logic levels, ON state Input voltage ......≤5 V Input current......≥2 mA 28 | ni.com | NI 9516 Operating Instructions and Specifications...
Active state......... Software-selectable: high or Digital Inputs Number of inputs ......2 Input type .......... Software-selectable: sinking or sourcing Digital input configured for sinking Digital logic levels, OFF state Input voltage ......≤5 V 30 | ni.com | NI 9516 Operating Instructions and Specifications...
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If you need to clean the module, wipe it with a dry towel. For two-dimensional drawings and Note three-dimensional models of the C Series module and ni.com/dimensions connectors, visit and search by module number. Weight..........155 g (5.5 oz) 32 | ni.com | NI 9516 Operating Instructions and Specifications...
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Do not connect the NI 9516 to signals or use for Caution measurements within Measurement Categories II, III, or IV. Hazardous Locations U.S. (UL) .......... Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D, T4; Class I, Zone 2, AEx nA IIC T4 Canada (C-UL) .........
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Certification column. Shock and Vibration To meet these specifications, you must panel mount the system. Operating vibration Random (IEC 60068-2-64)..5 g , 10 to 500 Hz 36 | ni.com | NI 9516 Operating Instructions and Specifications...
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WEEE recycling center. For more information about WEEE recycling centers, National Instruments WEEE initiatives, and compliance with WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste and Electronic Equipment, visit ni.com/environment/ weee 38 | ni.com | NI 9516 Operating Instructions and Specifications...
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