NI-9475 Getting Started Before You Begin Read the NI-9475 Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information and complete the software and hardware installation procedures in your chassis documentation. Safety Guidelines Caution Observe all instructions and cautions in the user documentation. Using the product in a manner not specified can damage the product and compromise the built-in safety protection.
Safety Guidelines for Hazardous Locations The NI-9475 is suitable for use in hazardous locations; , and hazardous locations; and nonhazardous locations only. Follow these guidelines if you are installing the NI-9475 in a potentially explosive environment. Not following these guidelines may result in serious injury or death.
Each NI-9475 is marked 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-9475 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.
EMC performance is attained. Preparing the Environment Ensure that the environment in which you are using the NI-9475 meets the following specifications. Operating temperature (IEC 60068-2-1, IEC 60068-2-2) -40 °C to 70 °C...
NI-9475 Getting Started Note Refer to the device datasheet on ni.com/manuals for complete specifications. Connecting the NI 9475 The NI 9475 provides connections for eight digital output channels. Figure 1. NI 9475 Pinout Vsup Vsup Vsup Vsup Vsup Vsup Vsup...
NI-9475 Getting Started The NI 9475 has current sourcing outputs, which means the DO pin is driven to Vsup when the channel is turned on. Connecting a Device You can directly connect the NI 9475 to a variety of industrial devices such as solenoids, motors, actuators, relays, and lamps.
Refer to the IEC 61131-2 standard for more information about short- circuit-proof devices. Note Because the NI-9475 includes internal flyback diodes, you do not need to add external diodes when connecting to switching devices that store energy. Detecting an Overcurrent Condition If a device connected to the module is not working while the channel is on, the module channel may be in an overcurrent state.