Summary of Contents for National Instruments NI 9870
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS NI 9870 4-Port, RS232 Serial Module Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
This document describes how to use the National Instruments 9870 and includes specifications and pin assignments for the NI 9870. Visit and enter to determine ni.com/info rdsoftwareversion which software you need for the modules you are using. For information about installing, configuring, and programming the system, refer to the system documentation.
Safety Guidelines for Hazardous Locations The NI 9870 is suitable for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D, T4 hazardous locations; Class I, Zone 2, AEx nA II T4 and Ex nA II T4 hazardous locations; and nonhazardous locations only.
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II 3G and is suitable for use in Zone 2 hazardous locations. If you are using the NI 9870 in Gas Group IIC hazardous locations or in ambient temperatures of –40 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 70 °C, you...
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Table 1. RS232 Port Pinout RJ-50 Pin Signal Name No Connect RJ50 Jack These signals are shared by all four RJ-50 connectors on the NI 9870. NI 9870 Operating Instructions ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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You must connect an external power supply to the NI 9870. This power supply provides the power for the RS232 transceivers on the module. You can use the included female four-position pigtail to connect to an external voltage source. Figure 1 lists the connections between an external voltage source (of +8 V to +28 V) and the NI 9870.
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Figure 2 shows the method of power connection to the NI 9870 module. Attach an isolated power supply to the V and COM terminals using the included pigtail. Red (+) V– Black (–) Any 8 - 28 V Isolated Power Supply...
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Any 8 - 28 V Isolated Power Supply NI P/N 198303-XX: Male Microfit Y-Adapter Figure 3. Powering Multiple Modules from a Single Power Supply NI 9870 Operating Instructions ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
NI 9870 Hardware Overview The NI 9870 has four full-featured, independent RS232 DTE ports that are isolated from the other modules in the system. Each port is fully compatible with the ANSI/EIA/TIA-232 standard. Sleep Mode (CompactRIO Only) You can enable sleep mode for the CompactRIO system in software.
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Bellcore Issue 6, Method 1, Case 3, Limited Part Stress Method Note Contact NI for Bellcore MTBF specifications at other temperatures or for MIL-HDBK-217F specifications. NI 9870 Operating Instructions ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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The maximum voltage that can be applied or output without creating a safety hazard. NI 9870 Operating Instructions ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
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Class I, Zone 2, Ex nA II T4 Europe (DEMKO)......Ex nA IIC T4 Safety Standards The NI 9870 is designed to meet the requirements of the following standards of safety for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use: •...
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At the end of the product life cycle, all products must be sent to a WEEE recycling center. For more information about WEEE recycling centers, National Instruments WEEE initiatives, and compliance with WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste and Electronic Equipment, visit ni.com/environment/...
Where to Go for Support The National Instruments Web site 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.
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Artisan Technology Group is your source for quality new and certified-used/pre-owned equipment SERVICE CENTER REPAIRS WE BUY USED EQUIPMENT • FAST SHIPPING AND DELIVERY Experienced engineers and technicians on staff Sell your excess, underutilized, and idle used equipment at our full-service, in-house repair center We also offer credit for buy-backs and trade-ins •...
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