This document explains how to connect to the NI 9260. In this document, the NI 9260 with BNC and the NI 9260 with mini XLR are referred to inclusively as the NI 9260. Before you begin, complete the software and...
Safety Guidelines for Hazardous Locations The NI 9260 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 and Ex nA IIC T4 hazardous locations; and nonhazardous locations only.
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Zone 2 hazardous locations, in ambient temperatures of -40 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 70 °C. If you are using the NI 9260 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.
To minimize interference with radio and television reception and prevent unacceptable performance degradation, install and use this product in strict accordance with the instructions in the product documentation. 6 | ni.com | NI 9260 Getting Started Guide...
Preparing the Environment Ensure that the environment in which you are using the NI 9260 meets the following specifications. Operating temperature -40 °C to 70 °C (IEC 60068-2-1, IEC 60068-2-2) Operating humidity 10% RH to 90% RH, (IEC 60068-2-78) noncondensing...
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Description Positive analog output signal connection Negative analog output signal connection Chassis GND Chassis ground connection NI 9260 with mini XLR Analog Output Connection CHASSIS NI 9260 with mini XLR Load 10 | ni.com | NI 9260 Getting Started Guide...
NI 9260 Connection Guidelines • Make sure that devices you connect to the NI 9260 are compatible with the module specifications. • To minimize ground noise, make sure you connect the chassis ground to earth ground. Overvoltage Protection The NI 9260 provides overvoltage protection for each channel.
(EMC) and product safety. You can obtain the DoC for your product by visiting ni.com/certification. If your product supports calibration, you can obtain the calibration certificate for your product at ni.com/calibration. 14 | ni.com | NI 9260 Getting Started Guide...