The guidelines in this document are specific to Note the NI 9870. The other components in the system might not meet the same safety ratings. Refer to the documentation for each component in the system to determine the safety and EMC ratings for the entire system.
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 IIC T4 and Ex nA IIC T4 hazardous locations; and nonhazardous locations only.
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 9870 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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EMC performance is attained. Wiring the NI 9870 The NI 9870 has four RJ-50 receptacles that provide connections for four RS232 devices. 6 | ni.com | NI 9870 Getting Started Guide...
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The cables included with your kit convert the RJ-50 pinout to the standard NI pinout on a DB-9 male connector, as shown in Table 2. Table 2. Pin Assignments for RS232 DB-9 Male Connector Connector RJ-50 Pin Signal Name 8 | ni.com | NI 9870 Getting Started Guide...
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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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1. V 2. V 3. COM 4. COM 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. 10 | ni.com | NI 9870 Getting Started Guide...
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Male Microfit Y-Adapter 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. 12 | ni.com | NI 9870 Getting Started Guide...
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(human body model) MTBF 448,008 hours at 25 °C; Bellcore Issue 6, Method 1, Case 3, Limited Part Stress Method Contact NI for Bellcore MTBF specifications at Note other temperatures or MIL-HDBK-217F specifications. 14 | ni.com | NI 9870 Getting Started Guide...
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This category is for measurements of voltages from specially protected secondary circuits. Such voltage measurements included signal levels, The maximum voltage that can be applied or output without creating a safety hazard. 16 | ni.com | NI 9870 Getting Started Guide...
UL 60079-0; Ed 5, UL 60079-15; Ed 3 • CSA 60079-0:2011, CSA 60079-15:2012 For UL and other safety certifications, refer to Note the product label or the Online Product Certification section. 18 | ni.com | NI 9870 Getting Started Guide...
NI is committed to designing and manufacturing products in an environmentally responsible manner. NI recognizes that eliminating certain hazardous substances from our products is beneficial to the environment and to NI customers. 22 | ni.com | NI 9870 Getting Started Guide...
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NI product. Product registration facilitates technical support and ensures that you receive important information updates from NI. NI corporate headquarters is located at 11500 N Mopac Expwy, Austin, TX, 78759-3504, USA. 24 | ni.com | NI 9870 Getting Started Guide...
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