Note The guidelines in this document are specific to the NI-9244. The other components in the system might not meet the same safety ratings. Refer to the documentation for each component in the system to determine the safety and EMC ratings for the entire system.
NI-9244 Getting Started Continuous 400 Vrms, Measurement Category III Up to 5,000 m altitude Continuous 400 Vrms, Measurement Category II or 300 Vrms,Measurement Category III Division 2 and Zone 2 hazardous locations applications Channel-to-earth ground 300 Vrms, Measurement Category III Safety Guidelines for Hazardous Voltages If hazardous voltages are connected to the product, take the following precautions.
Safety Guidelines for Hazardous Locations The NI-9244 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;...
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-9244 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-9244 meets the following specifications. Operating temperature (IEC 60068-2-1, IEC 60068-2-2) -40 °C to 70 °C...
Analog input signal connection referenced to the Neutral signal Neutral Referenced, single-ended analog input connection Table 1. Signal Descriptions Connecting Phase Measurements The NI-9244 accepts three-phase and single-phase measurement configuration. Three-Phase Measurement Configurations NI recommends the following three-phase connection types. 4-Wire WYE Measurement Configuration ni.com...
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NI-9244 Getting Started Phase A Phase B Phase C Neutral Neutral NI 9244 High-Leg Delta Measurement Configuration Phase A Phase B Phase C Neutral Neutral NI 9244 3-Wire Delta Measurement Configuration Phase A Phase B Phase C NI 9244 Corner Grounded 2-Wire Delta Measurement Configuration...
3-Wire Measurement (Split Phase) Configuration Neutral NI 9244 2-Wire Measurement Neutral NI 9244 Connection Guidelines You must use 2-wire ferrules to create a secure connection when connecting ■ more than one wire to a single terminal on the NI-9244. ni.com...
NI-9244 Getting Started Make sure that devices you connect to the NI-9244 are compatible with the ■ module specifications. To ensure that measurements to chassis ground are correct, NI recommends connecting the chassis to earth ground using the chassis grounding screw. Refer to your chassis manual for information about connecting the chassis to earth ground.
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NI-9244 Getting Started 1. Route wires under the smallest strain-relief piece. 2. Secure the smallest strain-relief piece and the backshell in place using captive screws. Installing the NI 9969 Using 16 AWG Wire What to Use NI 9969 backshell ■...
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NI-9244 Getting Started 1. Route wires between the two strain-relief pieces, with the small strain-relief piece on top of the wires and the large strain-relief piece underneath the wires. 2. Secure the strain-relief pieces and the backshell in place using captive screws.
NI-9244 Getting Started 1. Route wires under the largest strain-relief piece. 2. Secure the largest strain-relief piece and the backshell in place using captive screws. Converting L-N Measurements to L-Earth To convert L-N measurements to L-Earth values, add the neutral channel reading to each AI channel reading.
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