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NI-9212 with
TB-9212
Getting Started
2024-01-30

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  • Page 1 NI-9212 with TB-9212 Getting Started 2024-01-30...
  • Page 2 NI-9212 Getting Started........
  • Page 3: Open Thermocouple Detection

    NI-9212 with TB-9212 Getting Started NI-9212 Getting Started NI-9212 with TB-9212 Nomenclature In this article, the TB-9212 with screw terminal and the TB-9212 with mini TC are referred to inclusively as the TB-9212. The information in this article applies to all versions of the TB-9212 unless otherwise specified.
  • Page 4: Input Impedance

    Thermocouples with a higher lead resistance can introduce more significant errors. NI-9212 Timing Modes The NI-9212 supports high-resolution, best 50 Hz rejection, best 60 Hz rejection, and high-speed timing modes. • High-resolution—Optimizes accuracy and noise and rejects power line frequencies •...
  • Page 5: Minimizing Thermal Gradients

    NI-9212 with TB-9212 Getting Started NI-9212 Connection Guidelines Make sure that devices you connect to the NI-9212 are compatible with the ■ module specifications. The shield grounding methodology can vary depending on the application. ■ Refer to your thermocouple documentation or the thermocouple wire spool ■...
  • Page 6 For the TB-9212 with screw terminal, use the foam pad in the opening, if ■ possible, to restrict airflow around the terminals. Related concepts: Thermocouple Measurement Accuracy ■ Connections with the TB-9212 with Screw Terminal NI-9212 and TB-9212 with Screw Terminal Thermocouple Connection Shield Thermocouple Ground TB-9212 NI 9212 TB-9212 with Screw Terminal Pinout Table 1.
  • Page 7 NI-9212 with TB-9212 Getting Started Signal Description Negative thermocouple connection Wiring the TB-9212 with Screw Terminal What to Use TB-9212 with screw terminal ■ 0.05 mm to 0.5 mm (30 AWG to 20 AWG) wire with 5.1 mm (0.2 in.) of the ■...
  • Page 8 Screwdriver ■ What to Do 1. Connect the TB-9212 with screw terminal to the NI-9212 front connector. 2. Tighten the jackscrews to a maximum torque of 0.4 N · m (3.6 lb · in.). Do not overtighten the jackscrews. ni.com...
  • Page 9 NI-9212 with TB-9212 Getting Started Connections with the TB-9212 with Mini TC NI-9212 and TB-9212 with Mini TC Thermocouple Connection Notice Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage the TB-9212 with mini TC. To prevent damage, use industry-standard ESD prevention measures during installation, maintenance, and operation.
  • Page 10 Screwdriver ■ What to Do 1. Connect the TB-9212 with mini TC to the NI-9212 front connector. 2. Tighten the jackscrews to a maximum torque of 0.4 N · m (3.6 lb · in.). Do not overtighten the jackscrews. Connecting to the TB-9212 with Mini TC...
  • Page 11 NI-9212 with TB-9212 Getting Started What to Do 1. Plug the thermocouple into the thermocouple input on the TB-9212 with mini 2. Install a clamp-on ferrite bead on the shield ground wire between the cable and the ground lug. You can use one ferrite bead per device for all cables.