NI USB-9162 User Manual

NI USB-9162 User Manual

Portable bus-powered usb carrier for ni c series i/o modules

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USER GUIDE
NI USB-9162
Portable Bus-Powered USB Carrier for NI C Series I/O Modules
This user guide describes how to use the National Instruments USB-9162 and lists
specifications.
Safety Guidelines
Operate the NI USB-9162 only as described in these operating instructions.
Hot Surface
component may result in bodily injury.
Safety Guidelines for Hazardous Voltages
If hazardous voltages are connected to the module, take the following precautions. A hazardous
voltage is a voltage greater than 42.4 V
Caution
personnel adhering to local electrical standards.
Caution
the same module.
Caution
insulated from human contact.
Figure 1. NI USB-9162 and C Series I/O Module
This icon denotes that the component may be hot. Touching this
pk
Ensure that hazardous voltage wiring is performed only by qualified
Do not mix hazardous voltage circuits and human-accessible circuits on
Make sure that devices and circuits connected to the module are properly
or 60 VDC to earth ground.

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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE NI USB-9162 Portable Bus-Powered USB Carrier for NI C Series I/O Modules This user guide describes how to use the National Instruments USB-9162 and lists specifications. Figure 1. NI USB-9162 and C Series I/O Module Safety Guidelines Operate the NI USB-9162 only as described in these operating instructions.
  • Page 2: Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines

    Remove the chassis from the package and inspect it for loose components or any other signs of damage. Notify NI if the device appears damaged in any way. Do not install a damaged chassis. Store the carrier in the antistatic package when the carrier is not in use.
  • Page 3 Make sure that no signals are connected to the C Series I/O module and the USB cable is not connected to the NI USB-9162. (Optional) Mount the NI USB-9162 to a panel or wall. Threaded inserts are located in the NI USB-9162 for panel mounting. Refer to Figure 2 for dimensions.
  • Page 4: Led Indicator

    Figure 4. Figure 4. Locking Module into Place Plug one end of the USB cable into the NI USB-9162 and the other end into an available USB port on the computer. Refer to the NI-DAQmx for USB Devices Getting Started Guide that shipped with your device, and is also accessible from Start»All Programs»...
  • Page 5: Specifications

    The following specifications are typical for the range 0 to 60 °C unless otherwise noted. Power Requirements Caution The protection provided by the NI USB-9162 carrier can be impaired if it is used in a manner not described in this document. Current consumption from USB....... 500 mA, max Suspend mode...........
  • Page 6: Hazardous Locations

    Pollution Degree (IEC 60664) ......2 Indoor use only. Hazardous Locations The NI USB-9162 is not certified for use in hazardous locations. Safety This product is designed to meet the requirements of the following standards of safety for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use: •...
  • Page 7: Online Product Certification

    . This page contains the environmental regulations and ni.com/environment directives with which NI complies, as well as other environmental information not included in this document. Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) At the end of the product life cycle, all products must be sent to EU Customers a WEEE recycling center.
  • Page 8: Related Documentation

    Refer to the NI Trademarks and Logo Guidelines at ni.com/trademarks for more information on National Instruments trademarks. Other product and company names mentioned herein are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies. For patents covering National Instruments products/technology, refer to the appropriate location: Help»Patents in your software, the patents.txt file on your media, or the...

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