This document explains how to connect to the NI 9860. 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 9860. The other components in the system might not meet the same safety ratings.
Safety Guidelines for Hazardous Locations The NI 9860 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.
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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 9860 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.
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NI-XNET CAN/LIN Transceiver Cables page on ni.com. The NI 9860 requires an external power supply of +9 to +30 V to power the transceiver cables. Supply power to the NI 9860 V connector on the module front panel using the supplied power cable.
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CompactRIO system. The following figure shows the NI 9860 with Port 1 connected to an NI-XNET CAN HS/FD Transceiver Cable and the two-position connector connected to the power cable. The breaks in the cables represent additional cable length.
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Figure 1. NI 9860 with Power and Transceiver Cables Attached NI 9860 Hardware Overview The NI 9860 is a two-port C-Series module based on the XNET architecture. Users can choose the physical bus protocol by plugging in the corresponding transceiver cable. The NI 9860...
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For more information about transceiver cables, refer to the NI-XNET CAN/LIN Transceiver Cables page on ni.com. Figure 2. NI 9860 Hardware Overview Transceiver Port 1 Controller Cable Transceiver Port 2 Controller Cable Ext Pwr Supply Pwr Sup Required 8 | ni.com | NI 9860 Getting Started Guide...
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Cable Inserting and Removing the Power Cable The NI 9860 connects to the provided power cable with an active latching connector. To connect the power cable, push the end of the power cable into the two-position connector until the internal latch snaps into position.
For more information about transceiver cables, Note refer to the transceiver cable operating instructions. Power Requirements Power consumption from chassis ........... Active mode 1 W max ........... Sleep mode 5 mW max 12 | ni.com | NI 9860 Getting Started Guide...
Do not connect the system to signals or use Caution for measurements within Measurement Categories II, III, or IV. 14 | ni.com | NI 9860 Getting Started Guide...
............Operating temperature -40 °C to 70 °C (IEC 60068-2-1, IEC 60068-2-2) ............Storage temperature -40 °C to 85 °C (IEC 60068-2-1, IEC 60068-2-2) 16 | ni.com | NI 9860 Getting Started Guide...
• EN 61326 (IEC 61326): Class A emissions; Basic immunity • EN 55011 (CISPR 11): Group 1, Class A emissions • AS/NZS CISPR 11: Group 1, Class A emissions 18 | ni.com | NI 9860 Getting Started Guide...
At the end of the product life cycle, all EU Customers NI products must be disposed of according to local laws and regulations. For more information about how to recycle NI products in your region, visit ni.com/ environment/weee. 20 | ni.com | NI 9860 Getting Started Guide...
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For telephone support outside the United States, visit the Worldwide Offices section of ni.com/niglobal to access the branch office websites, which provide up-to-date contact information, support phone numbers, email addresses, and current events. 22 | ni.com | NI 9860 Getting Started Guide...
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