NI 9206 Getting Started Manual

NI 9206 Getting Started Manual

16 ai differential/32 ai single-ended, +/-200 mv to +/-10 v, 16 bit, 250 ks/s aggregate, fuel-cell measurements

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GETTING STARTED GUIDE
NI 9206
16 AI Differential/32 AI Single-Ended, ±200 mV
to ±10 V, 16 Bit, 250 kS/s Aggregate, Fuel-Cell
Measurements

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  • Page 1 GETTING STARTED GUIDE NI 9206 16 AI Differential/32 AI Single-Ended, ±200 mV to ±10 V, 16 Bit, 250 kS/s Aggregate, Fuel-Cell Measurements...
  • Page 2: Safety Guidelines

    This document explains how to connect to the NI 9206. 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 9206. The other components in the system might not meet the same safety ratings.
  • Page 3: Safety Voltages

    AI, PFI0, and D0 to ±30 V DC Isolation Voltages Channel-to-channel None The maximum voltage that can be applied or output between AI and COM without creating a safety hazard. NI 9206 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 3...
  • Page 4 Such voltage measurements include signal levels, special equipment, limited-energy parts of equipment, circuits powered by regulated low-voltage sources, and electronics. Do not connect the NI 9206 to signals or use Caution for measurements within Measurement Categories II, III, or IV.
  • Page 5: Safety Guidelines For Hazardous Voltages

    When module terminals are hazardous Caution voltage LIVE (>42.4 Vpk/60 VDC), you must ensure that devices and circuits connected to the module are properly insulated from human contact. You must use NI 9206 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 5...
  • Page 6 In addition to attaching the connector Caution backshell to the NI 9206, you must install the entire system in a UL Listed, suitably rated NEMA or IP enclosure for safe use. 6 | ni.com | NI 9206 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 7: Safety Guidelines For Hazardous Locations

    2. NI 9206 with NI 9941 connector backshell installed Safety Guidelines for Hazardous Locations The NI 9206 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 Gc and Ex nA IIC T4 Gc hazardous locations;...
  • Page 8: Special Conditions For Hazardous Locations Use In Europe And Internationally

    Special Conditions for Hazardous Locations Use in Europe and Internationally The NI 9206 has been evaluated as Ex nA IIC T4 Gc equipment under DEMKO 03 ATEX 0324020X and is IECEx UL 14.0089X 8 | ni.com | NI 9206 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 9 II 3G and is suitable for use in Zone 2 hazardous locations, in ambient temperatures of -40 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 70 °C. If you are using the NI 9206 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.
  • Page 10: Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines

    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. 10 | ni.com | NI 9206 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 11: Special Conditions For Marine Applications

    In addition, take precautions when designing, selecting, and installing measurement probes and cables to ensure that the desired EMC performance is attained. NI 9206 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 11...
  • Page 12: Preparing The Environment

    Preparing the Environment Ensure that the environment in which you are using the NI 9206 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...
  • Page 13 NI 9206 Pinout AI10 AI11 AI12 AI13 AI14 AI15 AI16 AI24 AI17 AI25 AI18 AI26 AI27 AI19 AI20 AI28 AI21 AI29 AI22 AI30 AI31 AI23 AISENSE PFI0 NI 9206 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 13...
  • Page 14 Signals You can connect single-ended or differential signals to the NI 9206. Use a differential measurement configuration to attain more accurate measurements and less noise. The following table shows the signal pairs that are valid for differential connection configurations with the NI 9206.
  • Page 15 Table 2. Differential Pairs Channel AI + AI10 AI11 AI12 AI13 AI14 AI15 AI16 AI24 AI17 AI25 AI18 AI26 NI 9206 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 15...
  • Page 16 Table 2. Differential Pairs (Continued) Channel AI + AI19 AI27 AI20 AI28 AI21 AI29 AI22 AI30 AI23 AI31 16 | ni.com | NI 9206 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 17: Connecting Floating Differential Signals

    – AI9 (CH1–) NI 9206 To connect floating differential signals to the NI 9206, you must connect the negative signal to COM through a 1 MΩ resistor to keep the voltage within the maximum working voltage. If the voltage source is outside the maximum working voltage, the NI 9206 does not read data accurately.
  • Page 18: Connecting Grounded Differential Signals

    Connecting Grounded Differential Signals You can connect grounded differential signals to the NI 9206. Figure 3. Connecting Grounded Differential Signals to the NI 9206 AI0 (CH0+) – AI8 (CH0–) PGIA AI1 (CH1+) – AI9 (CH1–) NI 9206 In a differential configuration, the NI 9206 rejects the common- mode noise voltage during the measurement of V .
  • Page 19: Connecting Rse Voltage Signals

    NI 9206 In an RSE configuration, the NI 9206 measures each channel with respect to COM. To connect RSE signals to the NI 9206, you must connect the voltage ground signal to COM to keep the maximum working voltage in the specified range.
  • Page 20: Connecting Nrse Voltage Signals

    10 V of COM. Connecting NRSE Voltage Signals You can connect non-referenced single-ended (NRSE) signals to the NI 9206. Figure 5. Connecting an RSE Voltage Signal to the NI 9206 – PGIA – AISENSE...
  • Page 21: Connecting Fuel Cell Devices

    RSE connection. Connecting Fuel Cell Devices You can connect a fuel cell device to the NI 9206. Figure 6. Connecting a Fuel Cell Device to the NI 9206 AI23+ Cell n + 15 –...
  • Page 22: Ni 9206 Connection Guidelines

    NI 9206 Connection Guidelines • Make sure that devices you connect to the NI 9206 are compatible with the module specifications. • You must use 2-wire ferrules to create a secure connection when connecting more than one wire to a single terminal on the NI 9206.
  • Page 23 Complete the following steps to connect wires to the spring- terminal connector. 1. Insert the screwdriver into a spring clamp activation slot to open the corresponding connector terminal. 2. Press a wire into the open connector terminal. NI 9206 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 23...
  • Page 24: High-Vibration Application Connections

    High-Vibration Application Connections If your application is subject to high vibration, NI recommends that you use the NI 9941 backshell kit to protect connections to the NI 9206. 24 | ni.com | NI 9206 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 25: Where To Go Next

    NI 9206 Datasheet NI-RIO Help NI-DAQmx Help LabVIEW FPGA Help LabVIEW Help RELATED INFORMATION Software Support Services ni.com/services & Related Documentation ni.com/info softwareversion Located at ni.com/manuals Installs with the software NI 9206 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 25...
  • Page 26: Worldwide Support And Services

    Worldwide Support and Services The NI website is your complete resource for technical support. At ni.com/support, you have access to everything from troubleshooting and application development self-help resources to email and phone assistance from NI Application Engineers. Visit ni.com/services for NI Factory Installation Services, repairs, extended warranty, and other services.
  • Page 27 United States, visit the Worldwide Offices section of ni.com/niglobal to access the branch office websites, which provide up-to-date contact information, support phone numbers, email addresses, and current events. NI 9206 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 27...
  • Page 28 . You can find information about end-user license agreements (EULAs) and third-party patents legal notices in the readme file for your NI product. Refer to the Export Compliance Information at for the NI global trade compliance policy and how to obtain ni.com/legal/export-compliance...

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