This document explains how to connect to the NI 9476. In this document, the NI 9476 with spring terminal and the NI 9476 with DSUB are referred to inclusively as the NI 9476. Before you begin, complete the software and...
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≤ V ≤ V Isolation Channel-to-channel None Channel-to-earth ground Continuous 250 V RMS, Measurement Category II Withstand up to 3,000 V RMS, verified by a 5 s 5,000 m dielectric withstand test 4 | ni.com | NI 9476 Getting Started Guide...
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Such voltage measurements include signal levels, special equipment, limited-energy parts of equipment, circuits powered by regulated low-voltage sources, and electronics. Do not connect the NI 9476 with DSUB to Caution signals or use for measurements within Measurement Categories II, III, or IV.
Categories CAT II, CAT III, or CAT IV. Safety Guidelines for Hazardous Locations The NI 9476 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 Gc and Ex nA IIC T4 Gc hazardous locations;...
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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 9476 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.
In addition, take precautions when designing, selecting, and installing measurement probes and cables to ensure that the desired EMC performance is attained. 10 | ni.com | NI 9476 Getting Started Guide...
Preparing the Environment Ensure that the environment in which you are using the NI 9476 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...
Connecting an External Power Supply You must connect an external power supply with a 6 V DC to 36 V DC voltage range to the NI 9476. This power supply provides the current for the devices you connect to the module.
The NI 9476 is protected against overcurrent, inrush, and short- circuit conditions in accordance with IEC 61131-2. Each channel on the NI 9476 has circuitry that protects it from voltage and current surges resulting from short circuits. The NI 9476 can be damaged under Caution overvoltage and reverse bias voltage conditions.
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Protecting the Module from Flyback Voltages Install an external flyback diode if the NI 9476 is switching an inductive or energy-storing device such as a solenoid, motor, or relay, and the device does not have flyback protection.
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1 A of current, connect DO<0..3> in parallel. You must turn all parallel channels on and off simultaneously so that the current on any single channel cannot exceed the 250 mA rating. 18 | ni.com | NI 9476 Getting Started Guide...
NI 9476 Datasheet NI 9476 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 20 | ni.com | NI 9476 Getting Started Guide...
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