This document explains how to connect to the NI 9216. In this document, the NI 9216 with spring terminal and the NI 9216 with DSUB are referred to inclusively as the NI 9216. Before you begin, complete the software and...
NI 9216 with Spring Terminal Isolation Voltages Channel-to-channel None Channel-to-earth ground Continuous 250 Vrms, Measurement Category II Withstand up to 3,000 Vrms, verified by a 5 s 5,000 m dielectric withstand test 4 | ni.com | NI 9216 Getting Started Guide...
CAT III, or CAT IV. Safety Guidelines for Hazardous Locations The NI 9216 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.
Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines This product was tested and complies with the regulatory requirements and limits for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) stated in the product specifications. These requirements and 8 | ni.com | NI 9216 Getting Started Guide...
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 9216 Getting Started Guide...
Preparing the Environment Ensure that the environment in which you are using the NI 9216 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...
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RTD+ RTD– NI 9216 For the best measurement results when using the NI 9216 with a 3-wire RTD, use equal-length wires between the RTD+ terminal and the RTD and between the COM terminal and the RTD. Also, keep the lead resistance within 5% of the nominal RTD value.
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NI 9216 with spring terminal. • For the NI 9216 with spring terminal, push the wire into the terminal when using a solid wire or a stranded wire with a ferrule.
High-Vibration Application Connections If your application is subject to high vibration, NI recommends that you use the NI 9940 backshell kit to protect connections to the NI 9216 with spring terminal. 16 | ni.com | NI 9216 Getting Started Guide...
(EMC) and product safety. You can obtain the DoC for your product by visiting ni.com/certification. If your product supports calibration, you can obtain the calibration certificate for your product at ni.com/calibration. 18 | ni.com | NI 9216 Getting Started Guide...
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