This document explains how to connect to the NI 9350. 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 9350. The other components in the system might not meet the same safety ratings.
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Such voltage measurements include signal levels, special equipment, limited-energy parts of equipment, circuits powered by regulated low-voltage sources, and electronics. Channels include V and COM. 4 | ni.com | NI 9350 Getting Started Guide...
Categories CAT II, CAT III, or CAT IV. Safety Guidelines for Hazardous Locations The NI 9350 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;...
II 3G and is suitable for use in Zone 2 hazardous locations, in ambient temperatures of -40 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 70 °C. If you are using the NI 9350 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.
In order to meet the EMC requirements for Notice marine applications, install the product in a shielded enclosure with shielded and/or filtered power and input/output ports. In addition, take precautions when 8 | ni.com | NI 9350 Getting Started Guide...
EMC performance is attained. Preparing the Environment Ensure that the environment in which you are using the NI 9350 meets the following specifications. Operating temperature -40 °C to 70 °C...
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NI 9350 Pinout Vsup 10 | ni.com | NI 9350 Getting Started Guide...
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I/O Fault No I/O Fault has been detected. UserLED0 Flashing User-configurable. Refer to the C Series Functional Safety Manual Note ni.com/manuals for detailed information on flash patterns in status and fault LEDs. 14 | ni.com | NI 9350 Getting Started Guide...
Tighten to 0.45 N · m (4 lb · in.) torque. Connecting an External Power Supply You must connect an external power supply to the NI 9350. The module is independent from the chassis and requires an external power supply to operate.
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Functional Safety Editor I/O Configurations Refer to the following diagrams to connect the NI 9350 based on the I/O configurations in the Functional Safety Editor. For more information about I/O Configurations, refer to the C Series Functional Safety Manual on ni.com/manuals.
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Use this diagram for single input with test pulse configurations. • Use test pulses to detect wiring faults on NC (normally closed) switches. • Connect the DO pin to the NC (normally closed) switch to provide test pulse output. 18 | ni.com | NI 9350 Getting Started Guide...
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Use test pulses to detect wiring faults on NC (normally closed) switches. NI 9350 Output Connection Device – External Power Supply NI 9350 • Use this diagram for the following configurations: – Single output – Dual output 20 | ni.com | NI 9350 Getting Started Guide...
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Connect the DI channel number that corresponds to the DO channel number. Single output with test pulse connections use DOn and DIn. Dual output with test pulse connections use DOn and DIn, DOn+1 and DIn+1. 22 | ni.com | NI 9350 Getting Started Guide...
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NI 9350 Connection Guidelines • Make sure that devices you connect to the NI 9350 are compatible with the module specifications. • Connect one COM terminal for each DO and each DI connection until all COM terminals are populated. It is acceptable but not preferred to populate COM terminals with jumpers to meet this requirement.
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Third Party Manufacturer Series Phoenix Contact UTTB Weidmuller For more information on reducing response Note times, refer to the Safety Response Time section of the C Series Functional Safety Manual on ni.com/manuals. 26 | ni.com | NI 9350 Getting Started Guide...
High-Vibration Application Connections If your application is subject to high vibration, NI recommends that you use ferrules to terminate stranded wire. You must follow these guidelines to meet the shock and vibration performance specifications stated in the device datasheet on ni.com/manuals.
Note for more information about I/O protection ratings. Overtemperature Protection The NI 9350 has an internal temperature sensor that will cause the module to enter Fail-safe Mode if the internal temperature limit is exceeded. Overtemperature protection will not cause the...
C Series Functional Safety Manual on ni.com/manuals. Worldwide Support and Services The NI website 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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