This document explains how to connect to the NI 9244. 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 9244. The other components in the system might not meet the same safety ratings.
Safety Guidelines for Hazardous Locations The NI 9244 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 and Ex nA IIC T4 hazardous locations; and nonhazardous locations only.
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Zone 2 hazardous locations, in ambient temperatures of -40 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 70 °C. If you are using the NI 9244 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. 8 | ni.com | NI 9244 Getting Started Guide...
Preparing the Environment Ensure that the environment in which you are using the NI 9244 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 9244 Pinout Neutral 10 | ni.com | NI 9244 Getting Started Guide...
Configuration Phase A Phase B Phase C NI 9244 The 9244 cannot measure the entire tolerance range or high crest factor signals on 690 Vrms systems in this configuration. Connecting Single-Phase Measurement Configurations NI recommends the following single-phase connection types.
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3-Wire Measurement (Split Phase) Configuration Neutral NI 9244 2-Wire Measurement Neutral NI 9244 16 | ni.com | NI 9244 Getting Started Guide...
NI 9244. • Make sure that devices you connect to the NI 9244 are compatible with the module specifications. To ensure that measurements to chassis ground are correct, NI recommends connecting the chassis to earth ground using the chassis grounding screw.
NI 9969 Connector Backshell with the 4-terminal connector on the NI 9244. Complete the appropriate procedure for each wire gauge. Installing the NI 9969 Using 12 AWG to 14 AWG Wire What to Use • NI 9969 backshell •...
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Installing the NI 9969 Using 16 AWG Wire What to Use • NI 9969 backshell • 16 AWG wire • Small and large strain-relief pieces • Screwdriver 20 | ni.com | NI 9244 Getting Started Guide...
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Installing the NI 9969 Using 18 AWG to 24 AWG Wire What to Use • NI 9969 backshell • 18 AWG to 24 AWG wire • Largest strain-relief piece • Screwdriver 22 | ni.com | NI 9244 Getting Started Guide...
AI channels using your application software. Refer to the following equation for an example of converting L-N measurements to L-L. Phase A to Phase B Voltage = AI0 - AI1 24 | ni.com | NI 9244 Getting Started Guide...
NI 9244 Datasheet NI 9244 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 26 | ni.com | NI 9244 Getting Started Guide...
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