National Instruments NI 9870 Getting Started Manual
National Instruments NI 9870 Getting Started Manual

National Instruments NI 9870 Getting Started Manual

4-port, rs232 serial module

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GETTING STARTED GUIDE
NI 9870
4-Port, RS232 Serial Module
This document explains how to connect to the NI 9870.

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  • Page 1 GETTING STARTED GUIDE NI 9870 4-Port, RS232 Serial Module This document explains how to connect to the NI 9870.
  • Page 2: Safety Guidelines

    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.
  • Page 3: Safety Guidelines For Hazardous Locations

    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.
  • Page 4: Special Conditions For Hazardous Locations Use In Europe And Internationally

    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.
  • Page 5: Special Conditions For Marine Applications

    LR certificate, or look for the Lloyd’s Register mark on the product. In order to meet the EMC requirements for Caution marine applications, install the product in a shielded enclosure with shielded and/or filtered power and NI 9870 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments Corporation | 5...
  • Page 6 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...
  • Page 7 Table 1. RS232 Port Pinout RJ-50 Pin Signal Name* No Connect RJ50 Jack *These signals are shared by all four RJ-50 connectors on the NI 9870. NI 9870 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments Corporation | 7...
  • Page 8 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...
  • Page 9 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.
  • Page 10 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...
  • Page 11 One Y-adapter is needed for each additional module. Ensure that the power supply can handle maximum power requirements for all modules connected. Make all connections before applying power. Caution NI 9870 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments Corporation | 11...
  • Page 12 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...
  • Page 13: Sleep Mode (Compactrio Only)

    The following specifications are typical for the range -40 °C to 70 °C unless otherwise noted. Maximum baud rate 921.6 kbps Maximum module 1.28 Mbps throughput Maximum cable length 250 pF equivalent NI 9870 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments Corporation | 13...
  • Page 14 (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...
  • Page 15: Power Requirements

    Power supply consumption from external supply V Typical 0.5 W Maximum Physical Characteristics To clean the module, wipe it with a dry towel. Weight Approx. 154 g (5.4 oz) NI 9870 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments Corporation | 15...
  • Page 16 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...
  • Page 17 2,000 m in 1000 V verified by a 5s altitude dielectric withstand test up to 5,000 m in 500 V verified by a 5s altitude dielectric withstand test NI 9870 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments Corporation | 17...
  • Page 18: Safety And Hazardous Locations Standards

    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...
  • Page 19: Hazardous Locations

    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) Ingress protection IP 30 NI 9870 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments Corporation | 19...
  • Page 20: Shock And Vibration

    Sinusoidal (IEC 5 g, 10 Hz to 500 Hz 60068-2-6) Operating shock (IEC 30 g, 11 ms half sine; 50 g, 3 ms 60068-2-27) half sine; 18 shocks at 6 orientations 20 | ni.com | NI 9870 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 21: Electromagnetic Compatibility

    For the standards applied to assess the EMC of Note this product, refer to the Online Product Certification section. For EMC compliance, operate this product Note according to the documentation. NI 9870 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments Corporation | 21...
  • Page 22: Online Product Certification

    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...
  • Page 23 NI products in your region, visit ni.com/ environment/weee. 电子信息产品污染控制管理办法(中国 RoHS) NI 符合中国电子信息产品中限制使用某些有害物质指 令(RoHS)。关于 NI 中国 RoHS 合规性信息,请登录 。(For ni.com/environment/rohs_china information about China RoHS compliance, go to ni.com/environment/rohs_china NI 9870 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments Corporation | 23...
  • Page 24 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...
  • Page 25 NI 9870 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments Corporation | 25...
  • Page 26 Refer to the NI Trademarks and Logo Guidelines at for information on ni.com/trademarks National Instruments trademarks. Other product and company names mentioned herein are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies. For patents covering National Instruments products/technology, refer to the appropriate location: Help»Patents in your software, file on your media, or the National Instruments Patent Notice at patents.txt...

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