This document explains how to connect to the NI 9201. In this document, the NI 9201 with screw terminal, NI 9201 with spring terminal, and NI 9201 with DSUB are referred to inclusively as the NI 9201. Before you begin, complete the software and...
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U.S. or 230 V for Europe. Do not connect the NI 9201 with screw Caution terminal or NI 9201 with spring terminal to signals or use for measurements within Measurement Categories III or IV. NI 9201 with DSUB Safety Voltages Connect only voltages that are within the following limits.
CAT III, or CAT IV. Safety Guidelines for Hazardous Voltages You can connect hazardous voltages only to the NI 9201 with screw terminal and the NI 9201 with spring terminal. Do not connect hazardous voltages to the NI 9201 with DSUB.
Safety Guidelines for Hazardous Locations The NI 9201 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;...
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Zone 2 hazardous locations, in ambient temperatures of -40 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 70 °C. If you are using the NI 9201 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 addition, take precautions when designing, selecting, and installing measurement probes and cables to ensure that the desired EMC performance is attained. 10 | ni.com | NI 9201 Getting Started Guide...
Preparing the Environment Ensure that the environment in which you are using the NI 9201 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...
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If your application is subject to high vibration, NI recommends that you follow these guidelines to protect connections to the NI 9201 with screw terminal or the NI 9201 with spring terminal: • Use ferrules to terminate wires to the detachable connector.
NI 9201 Datasheet NI 9201 Datasheet NI-RIO Help NI-DAQmx Help LabVIEW FPGA Help LabVIEW Help RELATED INFORMATION C Series Documentation Services & Resources ni.com/services ni.com/info cseriesdoc Located at ni.com/manuals Installs with the software 16 | ni.com | NI 9201 Getting Started Guide...
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