Summary of Contents for National Instruments NI USB-9264
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This user guide describes how to use the National Instruments USB-9264 and lists the device specifications. Introduction The NI USB-9264 consists of two components: an NI 9264 module and an NI USB-9162 carrier, as shown in Figure 1. NI 9264...
(0.998 in.) Figure 2. NI USB-9264 Device Dimensions in Millimeters (Inches) Safety Guidelines Operate the NI USB-9264 only as described in this user guide. Hot Surface This icon denotes that the component may be hot. Touching this component may result in bodily injury.
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LV_Getting_Started.pdf control application. LabVIEW Help—provides Help»Search the LabVIEW information about LabVIEW Help programming concepts, step-by-step instructions for using LabVIEW, and reference information about LabVIEW VIs, functions, palettes, menus, and tools. NI USB-9264 User Guide and Specifications ni.com...
If you need more help getting started developing an application with NI products, NI offers training courses. To enroll in a course or obtain a detailed course outline, refer to ni.com/training Technical Support on the Web For additional support, refer to ni.com/support zone.ni.com NI USB-9264 User Guide and Specifications ni.com...
Installing the Software Software support for the NI USB-9264 for Windows Vista/XP is provided by NI-DAQmx. The DAQ Getting Started Guide, which you can download , offers NI-DAQmx users step-by-step instructions ni.com/manuals for installing software and hardware, configuring channels and tasks, and getting started developing an application.
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NI USB-9162 carrier. Press firmly on the connector side of the NI 9264 module until the latches lock the module into place, as shown in Figure 6. Figure 6. Locking Module into Place NI USB-9264 User Guide and Specifications ni.com...
Connecting the NI USB-9264 to a Computer Plug one end of the USB cable into the NI USB-9264 and the other end into an available USB port on the computer. Refer to the NI-DAQmx for USB Devices Getting Started Guide that shipped with your device, and is also accessible from Start»All Programs»National Instruments»NI-DAQ,...
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AO15 Figure 7. NI USB-9264 Terminal Assignments Each channel of the NI USB-9264 has a terminal to which you can connect the positive lead of a load. Each channel also has a common terminal, COM, and there are four additional COM terminals at the bottom of the connector.
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Each channel also has overvoltage and short-circuit protection. Refer to the Specifications section for more information about overvoltage and short-circuit protection. Refer to Figure 9 for an illustration of the output circuitry for one channel of the NI USB-9264. Overvoltage/ Isolated Short-Circuit Protection NI USB-9264 Figure 9.
Wiring for High-Vibration Applications If an application is subject to high vibration, National Instruments recommends that you use the NI 9940 backshell kit to protect the connections. Refer to Figure 3 for an illustration of the NI 9940 connector backshell.
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115 V for U.S. or 230 V for Europe. Do not connect the NI USB-9264 to signals or use for measurements within Caution Measurement Categories III or IV.
Environmental National Instruments C Series modules are intended for indoor use only but may be used outdoors if installed in a suitable enclosure. Operating temperature (IEC 60068-2-1, IEC 60068-2-2)... –40 to 70 °C Storage temperature (IEC 60068-2-1, IEC 60068-2-2)... –40 to 85 °C Operating humidity (IEC 60068-2-56) ..
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