This document explains how to connect to the NI 9219. 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 9219. The other components in the system might not meet the same safety ratings.
Zone 2 hazardous locations applications in Europe Channel-to-channel 60 VDC, Measurement and channel-to-earth Category I ground Measurement Category I is for measurements performed on circuits not directly connected to the electrical distribution system 4 | ni.com | NI 9219 Getting Started Guide...
IV. Safety Guidelines for Hazardous Locations The NI 9219 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.
Zone 2 hazardous locations, in ambient temperatures of -40 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 70 °C. If you are using the NI 9219 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.
To minimize interference with radio and television reception and prevent unacceptable performance degradation, install and use this product in strict accordance with the instructions in the product documentation. 8 | ni.com | NI 9219 Getting Started Guide...
Preparing the Environment Ensure that the environment in which you are using the NI 9219 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...
Measurement Types The NI 9219 provides modes for the following measurement types. • Voltage • Current • 4-Wire Resistance • 2-Wire Resistance • Thermocouple • 4-Wire RTD • 3-Wire RTD • Quarter-Bridge • Half-Bridge • Full-Bridge • Digital In •...
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• Make sure the NI 9219 terminals are facing forward or upward. • Keep the NI 9219 in a stable and consistent orientation. • Allow the thermal gradients to settle after a change in system power or in ambient temperature. A change in system power can happen when the system powers on, the system comes out of sleep mode, or you insert/remove modules.
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The open contact measurement type is only supported in CompactRIO systems. Visit ni.com/info and enter the Info Code for information about implementing the 9219cdaq open contact measurement type in CompactDAQ systems. Related Information Open Contact Pinout on page 34 24 | ni.com | NI 9219 Getting Started Guide...
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Info Code rdteds NI 9219 Connection Guidelines • Make sure that devices you connect to the NI 9219 are compatible with the module specifications. • Use shielded cables and twisted pair wiring for the best signal quality.
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NI 9219 Source • You can connect floating signal sources to the NI 9219. Ensure that the voltages on the HI and LO connections are within the channel-to-earth working voltage range. The following figure illustrates a floating connection for a voltage source.
High-Vibration Application Connections If your application is subject to high vibration, NI recommends that you use the NI 9972 backshell kit to protect connections to the NI 9219. 28 | ni.com | NI 9219 Getting Started Guide...
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Voltage Pinout — — — — Related Information Voltage Connections on page 15 Current Pinout — — — — Related Information Current Connections on page 16 30 | ni.com | NI 9219 Getting Started Guide...
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3-Wire RTD Pinout — — — Related Information 3-Wire RTD Connections on page 20 Full-Bridge Pinout — — Related Information Full-Bridge Connections on page 21 32 | ni.com | NI 9219 Getting Started Guide...
(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. 36 | ni.com | NI 9219 Getting Started Guide...
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