This document explains how to connect to the NI 9239. 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 9239. The other components in the system might not meet the same safety ratings.
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Division 2 and Zone 2 60 VDC, Measurement hazardous locations Category I applications Measurement Category I is for measurements performed on circuits not directly connected to the electrical distribution system referred to as MAINS voltage. MAINS is a hazardous live electrical supply system that powers equipment.
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Channel-to-earth ground Continuous 60 VDC, Measurement Category I Withstand 1,000 V, verified by a 5 s dielectric withstand test Measurement Category I is for measurements performed on circuits not directly connected to the electrical distribution system referred to as MAINS voltage. MAINS is a hazardous live electrical supply system that powers equipment.
that devices and circuits connected to the module are properly insulated from human contact. You must use the NI 9971 connector backshell kit to ensure that the terminals are not accessible. Safety Guidelines for Hazardous Locations The NI 9239 is suitable for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D, T4 hazardous locations;...
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IECEx UL 14.0089X certified. Each NI 9239 is marked 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 9239 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.
To ensure the specified EMC performance, Caution operate this product only with shielded cables and accessories. Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage Caution the NI 9239 with screw terminal. To prevent damage, use industry-standard ESD prevention measures during installation, maintenance, and operation. To ensure the specified EMC performance Caution for the NI 9239 with BNC, you must install clamp-on...
enclosure with shielded and/or filtered power and input/output ports. In addition, take precautions when designing, selecting, and installing measurement probes and cables to ensure that the desired EMC performance is attained. Preparing the Environment Ensure that the environment in which you are using the NI 9239 meets the following specifications.
Table 1. Signal Descriptions Signal Description Positive analog input signal connection Negative analog input signal connection Grounded Connections Signal Source – AI– NI 9239 Make sure the voltage on the AI+ and AI- connections are in the channel-to-earth safety voltage range to ensure proper operation. 16 | ni.com | NI 9239 Getting Started Guide...
Wiring for High-Vibration Applications If your application is subject to high vibration, NI recommends that you follow these guidelines to protect connections to the NI 9239 with screw terminal: • Use ferrules to terminate wires to the detachable connector. • Use the NI 9971 backshell kit.
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