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GETTING STARTED GUIDE NI 9423 8-Channel Sinking Digital Input Module This document explains how to connect to the NI 9423. In this document, the NI 9423 with screw terminal and the NI 9423 with spring terminal are referred to inclusively as the NI 9423.
Before you begin, complete the software and Note hardware installation procedures in your chassis documentation. The guidelines in this document are specific to Note the NI 9423. 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.
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NI 9423 Safety Voltages Connect only voltages that are within the following limits: ............Channel-to-COM 30 V max Isolation ........... Channel-to-channel None Channel-to-earth ground ........... Continuous 250 Vrms, Measurement Category II ........... Withstand 2,300 Vrms, verified by a 5 s dielectric withstand test Measurement Category II is for measurements performed on circuits directly connected to the electrical distribution system.
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For Division 2 and Zone 2 applications, Caution connected signals must be within the following limits............Capacitance 0.2 µF max Special Conditions for Hazardous Locations Use in Europe and Internationally The NI 9423 has been evaluated as Ex nA IIC T4 Gc equipment under DEMKO Certificate No.
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...
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Figure 1. NI 9423 Pinout You must use 2-wire ferrules to create a secure Note connection when connecting more than one wire to a single terminal on the NI 9423. 10 | ni.com | NI 9423 Getting Started Guide...
Figure 2. Connecting a Device to the NI 9423 (3-Wire Device Shown) Sourcing-Output Device External Power Supply – NI 9421/9423 The NI 9423 channel registers as ON when the sourcing-output device applies a voltage or drives a current that is in the input ON range to DI.
Where to Go Next CompactRIO NI CompactDAQ NI 9423 Datasheet NI 9423 Datasheet NI-RIO Help NI-DAQmx Help LabVIEW FPGA Help LabVIEW Help RELATED INFORMATION C Series Documentation Services & Resources ni.com/services ni.com/info cseriesdoc Located at ni.com/manuals Installs with the software 14 | ni.com | NI 9423 Getting Started Guide...
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