This document explains how to connect to the NI 9212 using the TB-9212. 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 9212. The other components in the system might not meet the same safety ratings.
Withstand 1,500 Vrms, verified by a 5 s dielectric test Up to 5,000 m altitude Continuous 60 VDC, Measurement Category I Withstand 1,000 Vrms, verified by a 5 s dielectric test 4 | ni.com | NI 9212 Getting Started Guide...
Categories III or IV. Safety Guidelines for Hazardous Locations The NI 9212 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 6 | ni.com | NI 9212 Getting Started Guide...
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Zone 2 hazardous locations, in ambient temperatures of -40 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 70 °C. If you are using the NI 9212 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.
In addition, take precautions when designing, selecting, and installing measurement probes and cables to ensure that the desired EMC performance is attained. 10 | ni.com | NI 9212 Getting Started Guide...
Preparing the Environment Ensure that the environment in which you are using the NI 9212 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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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 to determine which wire is the positive lead and which wire is the negative lead.
NI 9212 Datasheet NI 9212 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 18 | ni.com | NI 9212 Getting Started Guide...
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