National instruments serial module operating instructions and specifications (25 pages)
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS NI 9425 32-Channel, 24 V Sinking Digital Input Module Français Deutsch ni.com/manuals...
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This document describes how to use the National Instruments 9425 and includes specifications and pin assignments for the NI 9425. Visit ni.com/info which software you need for the modules you are using. For information about installing, configuring, and programming the system, refer to the system documentation.
Safety Guidelines Operate the NI 9425 only as described in these operating instructions. Hot Surface hot. Touching this component may result in bodily injury. Safety Guidelines for Hazardous Voltages If hazardous voltages are connected to the module, take the following precautions. A hazardous voltage is a voltage greater than 42.4 V...
Safety Guidelines for Hazardous Locations The NI 9425 is suitable for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D, T4 hazardous locations; Class I, Zone 2, AEx nC IIC T4, and Ex nC IIC T4 hazardous locations; and nonhazardous locations only.
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II 3G and is suitable for use in Zone 2 hazardous locations. If you are using the NI 9425 in Gas Group IIC hazardous locations or in ambient temperatures of –40 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 70 °C, you must use the device in an NI chassis that has been evaluated as EEx nC IIC T4, Ex nA IIC T4, or Ex nL IIC T4 equipment.
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Power supply and module cables must be separated on opposite sides of the enclosure and must enter and exit through opposing enclosure walls. NI 9425 Operating Instructions and Specifications and search for the LR certificate, or ni.com...
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The NI 9425 has sinking inputs, meaning that when the device drives a current or applies a voltage to the DI pin, the pin provides a path to COM for the current or voltage. The NI 9425 internally limits current signals connected to DI. For more information about...
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External Power Supply Figure 2. Connecting a Device to the NI 9425 (Three-Wire Device Shown) The NI 9425 channel registers as ON when the sourcing-output device applies a voltage or drives a current that is in the input ON range to the DI pin. The channel registers as OFF when the device applies a voltage or drives a current that is in the input OFF range to the DI pin.
In sleep mode, the system consumes minimal power and may dissipate less heat than it does in normal mode. Refer to the Specifications section for more information about power consumption and thermal dissipation. NI 9425 Operating Instructions and Specifications ni.com...
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Setup time is the amount of time input signals must be stable before reading from the module. The update/transfer time is valid when the module is used in a CompactRIO system. When used in other systems, driver software and system latencies impact this time. NI 9425 Operating Instructions and Specifications ni.com...
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Such voltage measurements include signal levels, special equipment, limited-energy parts of equipment, circuits powered by regulated low-voltage sources, and electronics. NI 9425 Operating Instructions and Specifications Measurement Category I , verified by a 5 s dielectric withstand test...
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Do not connect the NI 9425 to signals or use Caution for measurements within Measurement Categories II, III, or IV. Hazardous Locations U.S. (UL) ... Class I, Division 2, Canada (C-UL) ... Class I, Division 2, Europe (DEMKO)... EEx nC IIC T4...
For the standards applied to assess the EMC of this Note product, refer to the For EMC compliance, operate this device with Note shielded cabling. NI 9425 Operating Instructions and Specifications Online Product Certification Online Product Certification section. section. ni.com...
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(IEC 60068-2-27)... 30 g, 11 ms half sine, Environmental National Instruments C Series modules are intended for indoor use only but may be used outdoors if installed in a suitable enclosure. Refer to the manual for the chassis you are using for more information about meeting these specifications.
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