This document explains how to connect to the NI 9425. In this document, the NI 9425 with spring terminal and the NI 9425 with DSUB are referred to inclusively as the NI 9425. Before you begin, complete the software and...
NI 9425 with Spring Terminal Safety Voltages Connect only voltages that are within the following limits. Channel-to-channel Up to 8 channels ±60 V maximum simultaneously All channels ±30 V maximum simultaneously Isolation Channel-to-channel None 4 | ni.com | NI 9425 Getting Started Guide...
Withstand up to 500 V RMS, verified by a 5 s 5,000 m dielectric withstand test Measurement Category I is for measurements performed on circuits not directly connected to the electrical distribution system 6 | ni.com | NI 9425 Getting Started Guide...
Categories CAT II, CAT III, or CAT IV. 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 nA IIC T4 Gc and Ex nA IIC T4 Gc hazardous locations;...
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Special Conditions for Hazardous Locations Use in Europe and Internationally The NI 9425 with spring terminal has been evaluated as Ex nA IIC T4 Gc equipment under DEMKO 12 ATEX 1202658X and is IECEx UL 14.0089X certified. The NI 9425 with DSUB has been evaluated as Ex nA IIC T4 Gc equipment under DEMKO 03 ATEX 0324020X and is IECEx UL 14.0089X certified.
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-40 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 70 °C. If you are using the NI 9425 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.
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 9425 Getting Started Guide...
Preparing the Environment Ensure that the environment in which you are using the NI 9425 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...
Signal Description Common reference connection to isolated ground Digital input signal connection No connection Connecting a Sourcing-Output Device You can connect 2-, 3-, and 4-wire sourcing-output devices to the NI 9425. 14 | ni.com | NI 9425 Getting Started Guide...
NI 9425 with spring terminal. • For the NI 9425 with spring terminal, push the wire into the terminal when using a solid wire or a stranded wire with a ferrule.
(EMC) and product safety. You can obtain the DoC for your product by visiting ni.com/certification. If your product supports calibration, you can obtain the calibration certificate for your product at ni.com/calibration. 18 | ni.com | NI 9425 Getting Started Guide...
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