NI-9206 Getting Started Overview This document explains how to connect to the NI 9206. Note Before you begin, complete the software and hardware installation procedures in your chassis documentation. Note The guidelines in this document are specific to the NI 9206. The other components in the system might not meet the same safety ratings.
NI-9206 Getting Started Caution Do not operate the NI 9206 in a manner not specified in this document. Product misuse can result in a hazard. You can compromise the safety protection built into the product if the product is damaged in any way.
NI-9206 Getting Started parts of equipment, circuits powered by regulated low-voltage sources, and electronics. Caution Do not connect the NI 9206 to signals or use for measurements within Measurement Categories II, III, or IV. Note Measurement Categories CAT I and CAT O are equivalent. These test...
NI-9206 Getting Started Caution In addition to attaching the connector backshell to the NI 9206, you must install the entire system in a UL Listed, suitably rated NEMA or IP enclosure for safe use. Figure 1. NI 9206 in a Suitably UL Rated NEMA or IP Enclosure 1.
NI-9206 Getting Started Caution The system must be installed in an enclosure certified for the intended hazardous (classified) location, having a tool secured cover/door, where a minimum protection of at least IP54 is provided. Special Conditions for Hazardous Locations Use in Europe and...
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 Lloyd’s Register (LR) Type Approved for marine (shipboard)
NI-9206 Getting Started The following table shows the signal pairs that are valid for differential connection configurations with the NI 9206. Channel AI + AI10 AI11 AI12 AI13 AI14 AI15 AI16 AI24 AI17 AI25 AI18 AI26 AI19 AI27 AI20 AI28...
NI-9206 Getting Started Figure 2. Connecting Floating Differential Signals to the NI 9206 AI0 (CH0+) – – AI8 (CH0–) PGIA AI1 (CH1+) – – AI9 (CH1–) NI 9206 Connecting Grounded Differential Signals You can connect grounded differential signals to the NI 9206.
NI-9206 Getting Started Figure 4. Connecting RSE Voltage Signals – PGIA – NI 9206 Connecting NRSE Voltage Signals You can connect non-referenced single-ended (NRSE) signals to the NI 9206. Figure 5. Connecting an RSE Voltage Signal to the NI 9206 –...
NI-9206 Getting Started You must use 2-wire ferrules to create a secure connection when connecting ■ more than one wire to a single terminal on the NI 9206. Push the wire into the terminal when using a solid wire or a stranded wire ■...
NI-9206 Getting Started 3. Remove the screwdriver from the activation slot to clamp the wire into place. High-Vibration Application Connections If your application is subject to high vibration, NI recommends that you use the NI 9941 backshell kit to protect connections to the NI 9206.
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