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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS NI 9232 3-Channel, ±30 V, 24-Bit Software Selectable IEPE and AC/DC Analog Input Module Français Deutsch ni.com/manuals...
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This document describes how to use the National Instruments 9232 and includes specifications and terminal assignments for the NI 9232. For information about installing, configuring, and programming the system, refer to the system documentation. Visit and enter the following Info Codes: ni.com/info...
Instruments for repair. Safety Guidelines for Hazardous Locations The NI 9232 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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AI terminals. The protection device must prevent the AI+ to AI– voltage from exceeding 42 V if there is a transient overvoltage condition. NI 9232 Operating Instructions and Specifications ni.com...
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 9232 in Gas Group IIC hazardous locations, you must use the device in an NI chassis that has been evaluated as Ex nC IIC T4, EEx nC IIC T4, Ex nA IIC T4, or Ex nL IIC T4 equipment.
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(National Instruments part number 611461-01) in accordance with the product installation instructions. Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage this Caution product. To prevent damage, use industry-standard ESD prevention measures during installation, maintenance, and operation. NI 9232 Operating Instructions and Specifications ni.com...
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AI1+ Source AI1– Shield Signal AI2+ Source AI2– NI 9232 Figure 1. NI 9232 Cable Connections • Clamp-on ferrite beads must be installed on the cable as close to the module as possible. NI 9232 Operating Instructions and Specifications ni.com...
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NI 9232. If you make a ground-referenced connection between the signal source and the NI 9232, make sure the voltage on the AI+ and AI– connections are in the channel-to-earth safety voltage range to ensure proper operation of the NI 9232. Refer to the...
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The NI 9232 can also provide an IEPE excitation current for each channel to measure IEPE sensors. Typical IEPE sensors have a case that is electrically isolated from the IEPE electronics, so connecting the sensor to the NI 9232 results in a floating connection even though the case of the sensor is grounded.
Bias Prefilter 50 Ω Current NI 9232 Figure 5. NI 9232 Input Circuitry for One Channel The NI 9232 also has TEDS circuitry. For more information about TEDS, go to and enter ni.com/info rdteds Wiring for High-Vibration Applications If an application is subject to high vibration, National Instruments...
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Refer to Figure 7 for an illustration of the NI 9971 backshell. Figure 6. 2-Terminal Detachable Screw-Terminal Connector with Ferrule Figure 7. NI 9971 Backshell NI 9232 Operating Instructions and Specifications ni.com...
Alias-Free Bandwidth Any signal that appears in the alias-free bandwidth of the NI 9232 is not an aliased artifact of signals at a higher frequency. The alias-free bandwidth is defined by the ability of the digital filter to reject frequencies above the stopband frequency, and it is equal to the data rate minus the stopband frequency.
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The frequency of a master timebase ( f ) controls the data rate ( f of the NI 9232. The NI 9232 includes an internal master timebase with a frequency of 13.1072 MHz. When using the internal master timebase, the result is data rates of 102.4 kS/s, 51.2 kS/s, 25.6 kS/s, 17.067 kS/s, and so on down to 0.98 kS/s, depending on the...
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When using an external timebase with a frequency other than 13.1072 MHz, the NI 9232 has a different set of data rates. Refer to the software help for information about configuring the master timebase source for the NI 9232.
In sleep mode, the system consumes minimal power and may dissipate less heat than it does in normal mode. Refer to the Specifications section for more information about power consumption and thermal dissipation. NI 9232 Operating Instructions and Specifications ni.com...
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–3 dB .......... 0.1 Hz –0.1 dB........0.87 Hz max The data rate must remain within the appropriate data rate range. Refer to the Understanding NI 9232 Data Rates section for more information. NI 9232 Operating Instructions and Specifications ni.com...
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IEPE excitation current (software-selectable on/off) Minimum ........4 mA Typical ........4.25 mA IEPE excitation noise......100 nA The DC + AC voltage must be below the overvoltage protection of the NI 9232. NI 9232 Operating Instructions and Specifications ni.com...
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Uncalibrated max (–40 °C to 70 °C) ±1.50% ±0.59% Uncalibrated typ (23 °C ±5 °C) ±0.40% ±0.12% Range = 31.5 V † DC coupled Stability Gain drift ........±25 ppm/°C Offset drift (DC coupled) ... ±320 V/°C NI 9232 Operating Instructions and Specifications ni.com...
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= 102.4 kS/s......120 dB @ 6.554 MHz Crosstalk ( f = 1 kHz)...... –125 dB Refer to the Understanding NI 9232 Data Rates section for information regarding oversample rates. Rejection of analog prefilter at oversample rate. NI 9232 Operating Instructions and Specifications ni.com...
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Intermodulation distortion (–10.5424 dBFS) DIN 250 Hz/8 kHz 4:1 amplitude ratio ..... –80 dB CCIF 11 kHz/12 kHz 1:1 amplitude ratio ..... –100 dB MTBF ..........Contact NI for Bellcore MTBF or MIL-HDBK-217F specifications. NI 9232 Operating Instructions and Specifications ni.com...
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Between any two terminals....±45 V max Isolation Channel-to-channel ....None Channel-to-earth ground Continuous ......60 VDC, Measurement Category I Withstand ......1,000 V , verified by a 5 s dielectric withstand test NI 9232 Operating Instructions and Specifications ni.com...
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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 9232 to signals or use Caution for measurements within Measurement Categories II, III, or IV.
• EN 55011 (CISPR 11): Group 1, Class A emissions • AS/NZS CISPR 11: Group 1, Class A emissions • FCC 47 CFR Part 15B: Class A emissions • ICES-001: Class A emissions NI 9232 Operating Instructions and Specifications ni.com...
Shock and Vibration To meet these specifications, you must panel mount the system and either affix ferrules to the ends of the terminal wires or use the NI 9971 backshell kit to protect the connections. Operating vibration Random (IEC 60068-2-64)..5 g , 10 Hz to 500 Hz Sinusoidal (IEC 60068-2-6) ..
Maximum altitude......2,000 m Indoor use only. Environmental Management NI is committed to designing and manufacturing products in an environmentally responsible manner. NI recognizes that eliminating certain hazardous substances from our products is beneficial to the environment and to NI customers.
(For information ni.com/environment/rohs_china about China RoHS compliance, go to ni.com/ environment/rohs_china Calibration You can obtain the calibration certificate and information about calibration services for the NI 9232 at ni.com/calibration Calibration interval ......1 year NI 9232 Operating Instructions and Specifications ni.com...
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