NI-9215 Getting Started Overview 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. Note Before you begin, read the NI-9215 Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information document on ni.com/manuals...
Channel-to-earth ground Continuous 250 V RMS, Measurement Category II Withstand 2,300 V RMS, verified by a 5 s dielectric withstand test NI-9215 with BNC Safety Voltages Connect only voltages that are within the following limits. AI+-to-AI- ±30 V maximum Isolation...
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 Gc and Ex nA IIC T4 Gc hazardous locations;...
NI-9215 Getting Started Caution For Division 2 and Zone 2 applications, connected signals must be within the following limits. Capacitance 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 03ATEX 0324020X and is IECEx UL 14.0089X certified.
NI-9215 Getting Started Furthermore, any changes or modifications to the product not expressly approved by National Instruments could void your authority to operate it under your local regulatory rules. Special Conditions for Marine Applications Some products are approved for marine (shipboard) applications. To verify marine approval certification for a product, visit ni.com/product-certifications, search by...
Securement type Screw flanges provided Torque for screw flanges 0.2 N · m (1.80 lb · in.) Weight NI-9215 with screw terminal 150 g (5.3 oz) NI-9215 with spring terminal 138 g (4.9 oz) NI-9215 with BNC 173 g (6.1 oz)
NI-9215 Getting Started Voltage Source – AI– NI 9215 with Screw/Spring Terminal – AI– NI 9215 with BNC Floating Differential Connections Voltage Source – AI– 1 MΩ NI 9215 with Resistor Screw/Spring Terminal Connect the negative lead to COM through a 1 MΩ resistor to keep the signal ■...
You must use 2-wire ferrules to create a secure connection when connecting ■ more than one wire to a single terminal on the NI-9215 with screw terminal or NI-9215 with spring terminal. High-Vibration Application Connections If your application is subject to high vibration, NI recommends that you follow these...
NI-9215 Getting Started Overvoltage Protection The NI-9215 provides overvoltage protection for each channel. Note Refer to the NI-9215 Specifications on ni.com/manuals for more information about overvoltage protection. Where to Go Next CompactRIO NI CompactDAQ NI 9215 Datasheet NI 9215 Datasheet...
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