Safety Guidelines Operate the NI-XNET LIN Transceiver Cable only as described in these operating instructions. This icon denotes that the component may Hot Surface be hot.
Safety Guidelines for Hazardous Locations The NI-XNET LIN Transceiver Cable 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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This equipment has been evaluated as Ex nA IIC T4 equipment under DEMKO Certificate 12 ATEX Number (1202658X). Each transceiver cable is marked II 3G and is suitable for use in Zone 2 hazardous locations. 4 | ni.com | NI-XNET LIN Transceiver Cable Operating Instructions...
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Wiring to the NI-XNET LIN Transceiver Cable The NI-XNET LIN Transceiver Cable is used with a compatible NI-XNET Transceiver Cable host port. Figure 1. NI-XNET LIN Transceiver Cable Connections...
The maximum allowable cable length is 40 m, per the LIN specification. Number of LIN Nodes The maximum number of devices on a LIN bus is 16, per the LIN specification. 8 | ni.com | NI-XNET LIN Transceiver Cable Operating Instructions...
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Cable Host Inserting and Removing the NI-XNET LIN Transceiver Cable The NI-XNET LIN Transceiver Cable connects to a host device with an active latching connector. To connect the NI-XNET LIN Transceiver Cable to a host device, push the connector assembly into the host receptacle until the internal latch snaps into position.
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Blinks green Blinks green NI-XNET catastrophic error Blinks red Blinks red No open session on hardware Open session on hardware, port is Solid green properly powered, and hardware is not communicating 12 | ni.com | NI-XNET LIN Transceiver Cable Operating Instructions...
LIN bus (Vsup) ......... 320 mW max 180 mW typical Physical Characteristics To clean the transceiver cable, wipe it with a dry towel. Weight..........Approx. 65 g (2.3 oz) 14 | ni.com | NI-XNET LIN Transceiver Cable Operating Instructions...
This product meets the requirements of the following standards of safety for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use: • IEC 61010-1, EN 61010-1 • UL 61010-1, CSA 61010-1 16 | ni.com | NI-XNET LIN Transceiver Cable Operating Instructions...
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Pollution Degree (IEC 60664) ..2 Similar to other standard PVC cables, this product’s cable becomes less ductile at low temperatures. Preroute and secure the cable while flexible to avoid premature failure. 18 | ni.com | NI-XNET LIN Transceiver Cable Operating Instructions...
For the standards applied to assess the EMC of Note Online Product Certification this product, refer to the section. For EMC compliance, operate this product Note according to the documentation. 20 | ni.com | NI-XNET LIN Transceiver Cable Operating Instructions...
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