National Instruments NI 9226 Getting Started Manual
National Instruments NI 9226 Getting Started Manual

National Instruments NI 9226 Getting Started Manual

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GETTING STARTED GUIDE
NI 9226
8 RTD, 0 Ω to 4,000 Ω, 24 Bit, 400 S/s
Aggregate, PT1000

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  • Page 1 GETTING STARTED GUIDE NI 9226 8 RTD, 0 Ω to 4,000 Ω, 24 Bit, 400 S/s Aggregate, PT1000...
  • Page 2: Safety Guidelines

    This document explains how to connect to the NI 9226. In this document, the NI 9226 with spring terminal and the NI 9226 with DSUB are referred to inclusively as the NI 9226. Before you begin, complete the software and...
  • Page 3: Safety Guidelines For Hazardous Voltages

    Do not mix hazardous voltage circuits and Caution human-accessible circuits on the same module. Ensure that devices and circuits connected to Caution the module are properly insulated from human contact. NI 9226 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 3...
  • Page 4: Safety Voltages

    This category refers to local-level electrical distribution, such as that provided by a standard wall outlet, for example, 115 V for U.S. or 230 V for Europe. 4 | ni.com | NI 9226 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 5 MAINS voltage. MAINS is a hazardous live electrical supply system that powers equipment. This category is for measurements of voltages from specially protected secondary circuits. Such voltage measurements include signal levels, special NI 9226 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 5...
  • Page 6: Safety Guidelines For Hazardous Locations

    CAT III, or CAT IV. Safety Guidelines for Hazardous Locations The NI 9226 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 7 Zone 2 hazardous locations, in ambient temperatures of -40 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 70 °C. If you are using the NI 9226 in Gas Group IIC hazardous locations, you must use the device in...
  • Page 8: Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines

    This product was tested and complies with the regulatory requirements and limits for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) stated in the product specifications. These requirements and limits provide reasonable protection against harmful interference 8 | ni.com | NI 9226 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 9 If unshielded cables or accessories are NI 9226 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 9...
  • Page 10: Special Conditions For Marine Applications

    To ensure the specified EMC performance of Caution the NI 9226 with DSUB, the length of all I/O cables must be no longer than 30 m (100 ft). Special Conditions for Marine Applications Some products are Lloyd’s Register (LR) Type Approved for marine (shipboard) applications.
  • Page 11: Preparing The Environment

    EMC performance is attained. Preparing the Environment Ensure that the environment in which you are using the NI 9226 meets the following specifications. Operating temperature -40 °C to 70 °C...
  • Page 12 Indoor use only. Refer to the device datasheet on ni.com/manuals Note for complete specifications. 12 | ni.com | NI 9226 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 13 COM3 EX2+ EX6+ EX4+ RTD2+ RTD6+ RTD4+ RTD4- COM4 RTD2- RTD6- EX5+ RTD5+ RTD5- COM5 EX6+ EX3+ EX7+ RTD6+ RTD6- RTD3+ RTD7+ COM6 EX7+ RTD7- RTD7+ RTD3- RTD7- COM7 NI 9226 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 13...
  • Page 14: Connecting 3-Wire And 4-Wire Rtds

    Connecting 3-Wire and 4-Wire RTDs You can connect any combination of 3-wire or 4-wire RTDs to the NI 9226. Each NI 9226 channel contains circuitry that automatically detects the type of RTD connected to the channel. The NI 9226 scans all eight input channels and automatically configures each channel for the appropriate mode.
  • Page 15 RTD+ RTD– NI 9226 For the best measurement results when using the NI 9226 with a 3-wire RTD, use equal-length wires between the RTD+ terminal and the RTD and between the COM terminal and the RTD. Also, keep the lead resistance within 5% of the nominal RTD value.
  • Page 16 NI 9226 Connection Guidelines Make sure that devices you connect to the NI 9226 are compatible with the module specifications. Connecting to a Spring-Terminal Connector What to Use •...
  • Page 17 Complete the following steps to connect wires to the spring- terminal connector. 1. Insert the screwdriver into a spring clamp activation slot to open the corresponding connector terminal. 2. Press a wire into the open connector terminal. NI 9226 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 17...
  • Page 18: High-Vibration Application Connections

    Installing the NI 9940 To meet the EMC guidelines in this document and the Electromagnetic Compatibility specifications in the NI 9226 Datasheet, you must use the NI 9940 connector backshell kit. 18 | ni.com | NI 9226 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 19 Figure 2. NI 9940 Connector Backshell Installation 1. Install the NI 9940 backshell on the 36-pin spring-terminal connector. NI 9226 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 19...
  • Page 20 2. Tighten the NI 9940 backshell screws to 0.45 N · m (4.0 lb · in) torque. Related Information Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines on page 8 20 | ni.com | NI 9226 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 21: Where To Go Next

    NI 9226 Datasheet NI-RIO Help NI-DAQmx Help LabVIEW FPGA Help LabVIEW Help RELATED INFORMATION C Series Documentation Services ni.com/services & Resources ni.com/info cseriesdoc Located at ni.com/manuals Installs with the software NI 9226 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 21...
  • Page 22: Worldwide Support And Services

    (EMC) and product safety. You can obtain the DoC for your product by visiting ni.com/certification. If your product supports calibration, you can obtain the calibration certificate for your product at ni.com/calibration. 22 | ni.com | NI 9226 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 23 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. NI 9226 Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 23...
  • Page 24 U.S. Government Customers: The data contained in this manual was developed at private expense and is subject to the applicable limited rights and restricted data rights as set forth in FAR 52.227-14, DFAR 252.227-7014, and DFAR 252.227-7015. © 2015—2016 National Instruments. All rights reserved. 376922C-01 Mar16...

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