National Instruments 9235 Getting Started Manual

GETTING STARTED GUIDE

NI 9235

8 AI, ±29.4 mV/V, 24 Bit, 10 kS/s/ch
Simultaneous, 120 Ω Quarter-Bridge Completion

This document explains how to connect to the NI 9235.

Note Before you begin, complete the software and

hardware installation procedures in your chassis
documentation.

Note The guidelines in this document are specific to

the NI 9235. 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

Operate the NI 9235 only as described in this document.

Caution Do not operate the NI 9235 in a manner not

specified in this document. Product misuse can result in
a hazard. You can compromise the safety protection
built into the product if the product is damaged in any
way. If the product is damaged, return it to NI for
repair.

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Safety Voltages

Connect only voltages that are within the following limits:

Between any two terminals ±30 V maximum

Isolation

Channel-to-channel None

Channel-to-earth ground

Continuous 60 VDC,

Measurement Catergory I

Withstand 1,000 Vrms, 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. This category is
for measurements of voltages from specially protected secondary
circuits. Such voltage measurements include signal levels, special
equipment, limited-energy parts of equipment, circuits powered
by regulated low-voltage sources, and electronics.

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Caution Do not connect the NI 9235 to signals or use

for measurements within Measurement Categories II,
III, or IV.

Safety Guidelines for Hazardous Locations

The NI 9235 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. Follow these guidelines if you are installing the
NI 9235 in a potentially explosive environment. Not following
these guidelines may result in serious injury or death.

Caution Do not disconnect I/O-side wires or

connectors unless power has been switched off or the
area is known to be nonhazardous.

Caution Do not remove modules unless power has

been switched off or the area is known to be
nonhazardous.

Caution Substitution of components may impair

suitability for Class I, Division 2.

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Caution For Division 2 and Zone 2 applications,

install the system in an enclosure rated to at least IP54
as defined by IEC/EN 60079-15.

Caution For Division 2 and Zone 2 applications,

connected signals must be within the following limits.

Capacitance 0.2 µF maximum

Special Conditions for Hazardous Locations Use
in Europe and Internationally

The NI 9235 has been evaluated as Ex nA IIC T4 Gc equipment
under DEMKO Certificate No. 07 ATEX 0626664X and is
IECEx UL 14.0089X certified. Each NI 9235 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 9235
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.

Caution You must make sure that transient

disturbances do not exceed 140% of the rated voltage.

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