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GETTING STARTED GUIDE
NI 9215
±10 V, 100 kS/s/ch, 16-Bit, Simultaneous Input,
4-Channel C Series Voltage Input Module

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  • Page 1 GETTING STARTED GUIDE NI 9215 ±10 V, 100 kS/s/ch, 16-Bit, Simultaneous Input, 4-Channel C Series Voltage Input Module...

  • Page 2: Safety Guidelines

    This document explains how to connect to the NI 9215. In this document, the NI 9215 with screw terminal, NI 9215 with spring terminal, and NI 9215 with BNC are referred to inclusively as the NI 9215. Before you begin, complete the software and...
  • Page 3 If the product is damaged, return it to NI for repair. NI 9215 with Screw Terminal and NI 9215 with Spring Terminal Safety Voltages Connect only voltages that are within the following limits. Channel-to-COM ±30 V maximum Isolation Channel-to-channel...
  • Page 4 Do not connect the NI 9215 to signals or use Caution for measurements within Measurement Categories III or IV. NI 9215 with BNC Safety Voltages Connect only voltages that are within the following limits. AI+-to-AI- ±30 V maximum Isolation Channel-to-channel...

  • Page 5: Safety Guidelines For Hazardous Voltages

    Measurement Categories II, III, or IV. Safety Guidelines for Hazardous Voltages You can connect hazardous voltages only to the NI 9215 with screw terminal and the NI 9215 with spring terminal. Do not connect hazardous voltages to the NI 9215 with BNC.

  • Page 6: Safety Guidelines For Hazardous Locations

    Safety Guidelines for Hazardous Locations The NI 9215 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;...
  • Page 7 0.2 µF maximum Special Conditions for Hazardous Locations Use in Europe and Internationally The NI 9215 has been evaluated as Ex nA IIC T4 Gc equipment under DEMKO 03 ATEX 0324020X and is IECEx UL 14.0089X certified. Each NI 9215 is marked II 3G and is suitable for use NI 9215 Getting Started Guide | ©...
  • Page 8 Zone 2 hazardous locations, in ambient temperatures of -40 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 70 °C. If you are using the NI 9215 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.
  • Page 9 UL 60079-0; Ed 6, UL 60079-15; Ed 4 • CSA C22.2 No. 60079-0, CSA C22.2 No. 60079-15 For UL and other safety certifications, refer to Note the product label or the Product Certifications and Declarations section. NI 9215 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 9...

  • Page 10: Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines

    To minimize 10 | ni.com | NI 9215 Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 11: Special Conditions For Marine Applications

    Special Conditions for Marine Applications Some models are approved for marine (shipboard) applications. To verify marine approval certification for a model, visit ni.com/ product-certifications, search by model number, and click the appropriate link. NI 9215 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 11...

  • Page 12: Physical Characteristics

    EMC performance is attained. Physical Characteristics If you need to clean the module, wipe it with a dry towel. For two-dimensional drawings and three- dimensional models of the C Series module and connectors, visit ni.com/dimensions and search by module number.
  • Page 13 Wires per spring terminal One wire per spring terminal; two wires per spring terminal using a 2-wire ferrule Ferrules 0.25 mm to 2.5 mm (26 AWG to 14 AWG) NI 9215 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 13...
  • Page 14 0.2 N · m (1.80 lb · in.) flanges Weight NI 9215 with screw 150 g (5.3 oz) terminal NI 9215 with spring 138 g (4.9 oz) terminal NI 9215 with BNC 173 g (6.1 oz) 14 | ni.com | NI 9215 Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 15: Preparing The Environment

    Preparing the Environment Ensure that the environment in which you are using the NI 9215 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...
  • Page 16 NI 9215 Pinout AI0+ AI0 – AI0+ AI0+ AI1+ AI0– AI0- AI1+ AI1+ AI1 – AI1– AI1– AI2+ AI2+ AI2+ AI2– AI2– AI3+ AI3+ AI2 – AI3– AI3– AI3+ AI3 – 16 | ni.com | NI 9215 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 17 Table 1. Signal Descriptions Signal Description Positive analog input signal connection Negative analog input signal connection Common reference connection to isolated ground No connection NI 9215 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 17...

  • Page 18: Grounded Differential Connections

    Grounded Differential Connections Voltage Source – AI– NI 9215 with Screw/Spring Terminal – AI– NI 9215 with BNC 18 | ni.com | NI 9215 Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 19: Floating Differential Connections

    • The NI 9215 with screw terminal and the NI 9215 with spring terminal does not read data accurately if the signal source is outside of the common-mode voltage range.
  • Page 20 Voltage Source – AI– 100 kΩ NI 9215 with BNC The NI 9215 with BNC has internal circuitry that maintains the common mode voltage range. 20 | ni.com | NI 9215 Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 21: Single-Ended Connections

    Single-Ended Connections Voltage Source – AI– NI 9215 with Screw/Spring Terminal Connect the ground signal to COM to keep the signal source within the common-mode voltage range. NI 9215 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 21...

  • Page 22: Connection Guidelines

    Source – AI– NI 9215 with BNC The NI 9215 with BNC has internal circuitry that maintains the common mode voltage range. Connection Guidelines • Make sure that devices you connect to the NI 9215 are compatible with the module specifications.

  • Page 23: High-Vibration Application Connections

    If your application is subject to high vibration, NI recommends that you follow these guidelines to protect connections to the NI 9215 with screw terminal or the NI 9215 with spring terminal: • Use ferrules to terminate wires to the detachable connector.

  • Page 24: Where To Go Next

    NI 9215 Datasheet NI 9215 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 24 | ni.com | NI 9215 Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 25: Worldwide Support And Services

    NI product. Product registration facilitates technical support and ensures that you receive important information updates from NI. NI corporate headquarters is located at 11500 North Mopac Expressway, Austin, Texas, 78759-3504. NI NI 9215 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 25...
  • Page 26 . You can find information about end-user license agreements (EULAs) and third-party patents legal notices in the readme file for your NI product. Refer to the Export Compliance Information at for the NI global trade compliance policy and how to obtain ni.com/legal/export-compliance...

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