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Introduction The NI USB-9263 provides a USB interface for four channels of analog output with integrated signal conditioning. The NI USB-9263 consists of two components: an NI 9263 module and an NI USB-9162 carrier, as shown in Figure 1.
(0.998 in.) Figure 2. NI USB-9263 Device in Millimeters (Inches) Safety Guidelines Operate the NI USB-9263 only as described in these operating instructions. Hot Surface This icon denotes that the component may be hot. Touching this component may result in bodily injury.
You must use the NI 9932 connector backshell kit, illustrated in Figure 3, to ensure that the terminals are not accessible. Refer to the...
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Mounting the NI USB-9263 to a Panel Threaded inserts are located in the NI USB-9263 for mounting it to a panel. Refer to Figure 4 for dimensions. 85.7 mm (3.37 in.) 72.2 mm (2.84 in.) Threaded Insert M3 x 0.5 8.5 mm (0.34 in.) Max Depth...
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Figure 6. Locking Module into Place Connecting the NI USB-9263 to a Computer Plug one end of the USB cable into the NI USB-9263 and the other end into an available USB port on the computer. Refer to the NI-DAQmx for USB Devices Getting Started Guide that shipped with your device, and is also accessible from Start»All Programs»National Instruments»NI-DAQ,...
LED Indicator The NI USB-9263 device has a green LED next to the USB connector. The LED indicator indicates device status, as listed in Table 1. When the device is connected to a USB port, the LED blinks steadily to indicate that the device is initialized and is receiving power from the connection.
Each channel has a terminal to which you can connect the positive lead of a voltage signal, AO. The NI USB-9263 also has common terminals, COM, that are internally connected to the isolated ground reference of the module. Refer to Table 3 for the terminal assignments for each channel.
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Figure 8. Connecting a Load to the NI USB-9263 NI USB-9263 Circuitry The NI USB-9263 channels share a common ground that is isolated from the other modules in the system. Each channel has a digital-to-analog converter (DAC) that produces a voltage signal. By default, NI-DAQmx software allows you to write scaled values to the analog output channels.
Current consumption from USB.....500 mA, max Suspend mode........2.5 mA, max Bus Interface USB specification ........USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Full performance requires the use of a USB 2.0 Hi-Speed host controller and USB 2.0 hubs. NI USB-9263 User Guide and Specifications ni.com...
Hazardous Locations The USB-9263 is not certified for use in hazardous locations. Environmental The NI USB-9263 is intended for indoor use only, but may be used outdoors if installed in a suitable enclosure. Operating temperature ......0 to 60 °C Storage temperature ........–40 to 85 °C Ingress protection ........IP 40...
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