This document explains how to connect to the NI 9208. In this document, the NI 9208 with spring terminal and the NI 9208 with DSUB are referred to inclusively as the NI 9208. Before you begin, complete the software and...
This category is for measurements of voltages from specially protected secondary circuits. Such voltage measurements include signal levels, special equipment, limited-energy parts of equipment, circuits powered by regulated low-voltage sources, and electronics. 4 | ni.com | NI 9208 Getting Started Guide...
CAT III, or CAT IV. Safety Guidelines for Hazardous Locations The NI 9208 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 9208 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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To ensure the specified EMC performance, Caution operate the NI 9208 with DSUB only with shielded cables and accessories. Do not use unshielded cables or accessories unless they are installed in a shielded...
Preparing the Environment Ensure that the environment in which you are using the NI 9208 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...
Voltage supply connection Connecting an External Power Supply You can connect an external power supply to the NI 9208. This power supply provides the current for the devices you connect to the module. Connect the positive lead of the power supply to a Vsup pin and the negative lead of the power supply to COM.
Connecting a Three-Wire Current Transducer External Power Supply – Three-Wire Current – Transducer NI 9208 14 | ni.com | NI 9208 Getting Started Guide...
NI 9208 Connection Guidelines • Make sure that devices you connect to the NI 9208 are compatible with the module specifications. • You must use 2-wire ferrules to create a secure connection when connecting more than one wire to a single terminal on the NI 9208 with spring terminal.
NI 9208 Datasheet NI 9208 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 9208 Getting Started Guide...
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