Summary of Contents for National Instruments NI 9351
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GETTING STARTED GUIDE NI 9351 4-Ch 0-20 mA 16-bit AI, 4-Ch 24 V Sinking DI, 4-Ch 24 V Sourcing DO, SIL3 Capable...
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This document provides information about connecting and installing the NI 9351 hardware. You must download a compiled User Program before deployment. For information about creating User Programs, deploying safety systems using the NI 9351, and diagnostics available on the NI 9351, go to ni.com/info...
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This category is for measurements of voltages from specially protected secondary circuits. Such voltage measurements include signal levels, special Channels include V , AI V , and COM. 4 | ni.com | NI 9351 Getting Started Guide...
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Categories CAT II, CAT III, or CAT IV. Safety Guidelines for Hazardous Locations The NI 9351 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 Gc and Ex nA IIC T4 Gc hazardous locations;...
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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 9351 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.
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Refer to the following guidelines to ensure specified EMC performance. Operate this product only with shielded cables Notice and accessories. Keep the chassis ground connection to the Notice cable shield as short as possible. 8 | ni.com | NI 9351 Getting Started Guide...
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EMC performance is attained. Preparing the Environment Ensure that the environment in which you are using the NI 9351 meets the following specifications. Operating temperature -40 °C to 70 °C...
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Pollution Degree Maximum altitude 5,000 m Indoor use only. Refer to the device datasheet on ni.com/manuals Note for complete specifications. 10 | ni.com | NI 9351 Getting Started Guide...
AI COM Analog input common reference connection. Internally connected to COM. AI V Voltage supply connection. Not internally connected to V Common reference connection Digital input signal connection Digital output signal connection Voltage supply connection 12 | ni.com | NI 9351 Getting Started Guide...
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Module powered on. Module Flashing is not in Operational Mode or User Program is not running. Module is powered off. Flashing Module is in Fail-safe Mode. Internal Fault Module is not in Fail-safe Mode. 14 | ni.com | NI 9351 Getting Started Guide...
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You must use the included connector Caution backshell to secure connections to the NI 9351. Figure 1. Connector Backshell Installation 1. Align the connector backshell with the 26-pin spring terminal block. 16 | ni.com | NI 9351 Getting Started Guide...
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Tighten to 0.5 N · m (4 lb · in.) torque. Connecting an External Power Supply You must connect an external power supply to the NI 9351. The module is independent from the chassis and requires an external power supply to operate.
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Powering Analog Devices You can connect an external power supply to the NI 9351 to power analog devices connected to the module. Connect the positive lead of the power supply to a AI V pin and the negative lead of the power supply to AI COM. Install a...
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Use this diagram for single input with test pulse configurations. • Use test pulses to detect wiring faults on NC (normally closed) switches. • Connect the DO pin to the NC (normally closed) switch to provide test pulse output. 20 | ni.com | NI 9351 Getting Started Guide...
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Use test pulses to detect wiring faults on NC (normally closed) switches. NI 9351 Output Connection Device External – Power Supply NI 9351 • Use this diagram for the following configurations: – Single output – Dual output 22 | ni.com | NI 9351 Getting Started Guide...
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Connect the DI channel number that corresponds to the DO channel number. Single output with test pulse connections use DOn and DIn. Dual output with test pulse connections use DOn and DIn, DOn+1 and DIn+1. 24 | ni.com | NI 9351 Getting Started Guide...
Analog Connections NI 9351 Loop-Powered Current Transducer Connection AI V External Power AI COM Supply – AI V Loop-Powered Current Transducer NI 9351 26 | ni.com | NI 9351 Getting Started Guide...
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NI 9351 Single Input (1oo1) Configuration Final Sensor Element NI 9351 NI 9351 Dual Input (1oo2) Configuration Sensor Final Element Sensor NI 9351 28 | ni.com | NI 9351 Getting Started Guide...
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NI 9351 Connection Guidelines • Make sure that devices you connect to the NI 9351 are compatible with the module specifications. • You must use a two-wire ferrule to create a secure connection when connecting two wires or stranded wires to a single terminal.
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• Follow mounting and thermal guidelines in the CompactRIO controller documentation. Refer to the table below for suggested terminal blocks for mounting the resistor. 32 | ni.com | NI 9351 Getting Started Guide...
Figure 2. Connecting a Flyback Diode to the NI 9351 Flyback Device Diode – External Power Supply NI 9351 High-Vibration Application Connections If your application is subject to high vibration, NI recommends that you use ferrules to terminate stranded wire.
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Note for more information about I/O protection ratings. Analog Input Protection The NI 9351 provides overvoltage protection for each AI channel. Some overvoltage conditions may cause an internal temperature fault, forcing the module into Fail-safe Mode. Conditions that may cause an internal temperature fault include: •...
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Overtemperature Protection The NI 9351 has an internal temperature sensor that will cause the module to enter Fail-safe Mode if the internal temperature limit is exceeded. Overtemperature protection will not cause the Note module to enter Fail-safe Mode under normal operating conditions.
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For patents covering NI products/technology, refer to the appropriate location: Help»Patents in your software, file on your media, or the National Instruments Patent Notice at patents.txt ni.com/ . You can find information about end-user license agreements (EULAs) and third-party patents legal notices in the readme file for your NI product.