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- Page 1 National Instruments USB-9211 Manual Get Pricing & Availability at ApexWaves.com Call Today: 1-800-915-6216 Email: sales@apexwaves.com https://www.apexwaves.com/modular-systems/national-instruments/temperature-input-devices/USB-9211...
- Page 2 The NI USB-9211 consists of two components: an NI 9211 module and an NI USB-9161 carrier, as shown in Figure 1. The NI USB-9211A consists of two components: an NI 9211 module and an NI USB-9162 carrier, as shown in Figure 1.
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Page 3: Safety Guidelines
Dimensions Figure 2 shows the NI USB-9211/9211A device dimensions. Hi-Speed USB Carrier NI USB-9162 140.23 mm 120.68 mm (5.521 in.) (4.751 in.) 137.82 mm 118.26 mm (5.426 in.) (4.656 in.) 88.12 mm 25.34 mm (3.469 in.) (0.998 in.) Figure 2. NI USB-9211/9211A Device in Millimeters (Inches) Safety Guidelines Operate the NI USB-9211/9211A only as described in these operating instructions. -
Page 4: Safety Guidelines For Hazardous Voltages
Start»All Programs»National Instruments»NI-DAQ»DAQ Getting Started Guide. The NI-DAQ Readme lists which devices are supported by this version of NI-DAQ. Select Start»All Programs»National Instruments»NI-DAQ» NI-DAQ Readme. The NI-DAQmx Help contains general information about measurement concepts, key NI-DAQmx concepts, and common applications that are applicable to all programming environments. -
Page 5: Measurement Studio
LabVIEW If you are a new user, use the Getting Started with LabVIEW manual to familiarize yourself with the LabVIEW graphical programming environment and the basic LabVIEW features you use to build data acquisition and instrument control applications. Open the Getting Started with LabVIEW manual by selecting Start»All Programs»National Instruments»LabVIEW»LabVIEW Manuals or by navigating to the directory and opening... -
Page 6: Ansi C Without Ni Application Software
Select Start»All Programs»National Instruments»NI-DAQ»NI-DAQmx Help. The NI-DAQmx C Reference Help describes the NI-DAQmx Library functions, which you can use with National Instruments data acquisition devices to develop instrumentation, acquisition, and control applications. Select Start»All Programs»National Instruments»NI-DAQ» NI-DAQmx C Reference Help. -
Page 7: Device Documentation And Specifications
The NI-DAQmx Base Getting Started Guide describes how to install your NI-DAQmx Base software, your NI-DAQmx Base-supported DAQ device, and how to confirm that your device is operating properly. In Windows, select Start»All Programs»National Instruments»NI-DAQmx Base» Documentation»Getting Started Guide. Getting Started with NI-DAQmx Base for Linux and Mac Users describes... -
Page 8: Training Courses
, offers NI-DAQmx users step-by-step instructions for installing manuals software and hardware, configuring channels and tasks, and getting started developing an application. Note For information about non-Windows operating system support, refer to ni.com/ and enter info BaseGSGML © National Instruments Corporation NI USB-9211/9211A User Guide and Specifications... -
Page 9: Installing Other Software
Example Programs The NI-DAQmx CD contains example programs that you can use to get started programming with the NI USB-9211A. Refer to the NI-DAQmx for USB Devices Getting Started Guide that shipped with your device, and is also accessible from Start»All Programs»National Instruments»... - Page 10 Press firmly on the connector side of the NI 9211 module until the latches lock the module into place, as shown in Figure 4. Figure 4. Locking Module into Place © National Instruments Corporation NI USB-9211/9211A User Guide and Specifications...
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Page 11: Led Indicator
Mounting the NI USB-9211/9211A to a Panel Threaded inserts are located in the NI USB-9211/9211A for mounting it to a panel. Refer to Figure 5 for dimensions. 85.7 mm (3.37 in.) 72.2 mm (2.84 in.) Threaded Insert M3 x 0.58.5 mm (0.34 in.) Max Depth 76.1 mm (3.00 in.) - Page 12 If you are unsure which of the thermocouple leads is positive and which is negative, check the thermocouple documentation or the thermocouple wire spool. If you are using shielded wiring, connect one end of the shield to the COM terminal. © National Instruments Corporation NI USB-9211/9211A User Guide and Specifications...
- Page 13 Shield Thermocouple NI USB-9211/9211A TC– Figure 6. Connecting a Thermocouple Input Signal to the NI USB-9211/9211A Refer to Table 3 for the terminal assignments for each channel. Table 3. Terminal Assignments Module Terminal Signal TC0+ TC0– TC1+ TC1– TC2+ TC2– TC3+ TC3–...
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Page 14: Assembling The High Voltage Screw Terminal Backshell
Connect the leads to the screw terminal and secure with the strain relief. Finish by snapping the backshell around the connector. 1 Strain Relief Figure 7. High Voltage Screw Terminal Backshell Figure 8. Assembled High Voltage Screw Terminal Backshell © National Instruments Corporation NI USB-9211/9211A User Guide and Specifications... -
Page 15: Effects Of Source Impedance On Voltage Measurement Accuracy
NI USB-9211/9211A Circuitry The NI USB-9211/9211A channels share a common ground that is isolated from the chassis and the host computer. Each channel has an impedance between the TC+ and COM terminals and between the TC– and COM terminals. Each channel is filtered and then sampled by a 24-bit analog-to-digital converter (ADC). -
Page 16: Using The Autozero Channel
15 °C or more than 35 °C, use this channel to read the offset error. The NI USB-9211 always has this channel enabled. Use NI-DAQmx to configure the behavior of the autozero channel for the NI USB-9211A. Refer to the LabVIEW Help for 8.0 or later, accessible from Start»All Programs»National Instruments»LabVIEW 8.5»LabVIEW Help, and... - Page 17 Max over Temp Range with Autozero Max at Room Temp Range without Autozero Typ over Temp Range with Autozero 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 Measured Temperature (°C) Figure 10. Type B Errors Max over Temp Range with Autozero Max at Room Temp Range without Autozero Typ over Temp Range with Autozero –200 1000...
- Page 18 Max over Temp Range with Autozero Max at Room Temp Range without Autozero Typ over Temp Range with Autozero –200 1000 1200 Measured Temperature (°C) Figure 13. Type K Errors © National Instruments Corporation NI USB-9211/9211A User Guide and Specifications...
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Page 19: Cold-Junction Temperature Measurement Accuracy
Max over Temp Range with Autozero Max at Room Temp Range without Autozero Typ over Temp Range with Autozero –200 1000 1200 1400 1600 Measured Temperature (°C) Figure 14. Type R and S Errors Cold-Junction Temperature Measurement Accuracy Heat from other nearby heat sources can cause errors in thermocouple measurements by heating up the terminals so that they are at a different temperature than the cold-junction compensation sensor used to measure the cold junction. -
Page 20: Specifications
0 to 60 °C ........0.6 °C (1.1 °F) typ, 1.3 °C (2.3 °F) max Conversion time ........70 ms per channel; 420 ms total for all channels including the autozero and cold-junction channels © National Instruments Corporation NI USB-9211/9211A User Guide and Specifications... -
Page 21: Power Requirements
Max sampling rate (Hz) Type of Measurement Number of Temperature Temperature Channels in with CJC and with Analog Scan List Autozero Autozero Input Note: NI-DAQmx Base always applies autozero. Input bandwidth (–3 dB)......15 Hz Noise rejection ........85 dB min at 50/60 Hz Overvoltage protection ......±30 V between any input and common Differential input impedance ....20 MΩ... -
Page 22: Bus Interface
Bus Interface USB specification NI USB-9211 ........USB 2.0 Full-Speed NI USB-9211A ....... USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Physical Characteristics Dimensions ..........14 cm × 8.6 cm × 2.5 cm (5.51 in. × 3.37 in. × 0.99 in.) Weight ............ Approx. 350 g (12.3 oz) Screw-terminal wiring...... -
Page 23: Safety Standards
Measurement Category II is for measurements performed on circuits directly connected to the electrical distribution system. This category refers to local-level electrical distribution, such as that provided by a standard wall outlet (for example, 115 V for U.S. or 230 V for Europe). Safety Standards This product is designed to meet the requirements of the following standards of safety for electrical equipment for measurement, control,... -
Page 24: Electromagnetic Compatibility
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) At the end of their life cycle, all products must be sent to a WEEE recycling EU Customers center. For more information about WEEE recycling centers and National Instruments WEEE initiatives, visit ni.com/environment/weee.htm RoHS... -
Page 25: Where To Go For Support
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