
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS
NI 9694
Digital I/O Breakout RMC
This guide describes how to connect and use the NI 9694 with NI sbRIO devices through the
RIO Mezzanine Card (RMC) connector.
Caution National Instruments makes no product safety, electromagnetic
compatibility (EMC), or CE marking compliance claims for NI sbRIO devices.
The end-product supplier is responsible for conformity to any and all compliance
requirements.
Caution Do not operate the NI 9694 in a manner not specified in these operating
instructions. 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 National Instruments for repair.
Figure 1. NI 9694 Board Overview

I/O and Other Components on the NI 9694
Figure 2 shows the primary side surface of the NI 9694. For information on pin functions and
definitions, consult the user manual for your NI sbRIO device.
Primary Side
Figure 2. Primary Side Surface of the NI 9694
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Secondary Side
Figure 3 shows the secondary side surface of the NI 9694. For more information on the RMC
connector, refer to the user manual for your NI sbRIO device.
Figure 3. Secondary Side Surface of the NI 9694
125V
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0.75A
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Mating the NI 9694 to NI sbRIO Devices
Figure 4 provides an example of mating the NI 9694 to a device with an RMC connector and
mounting the mated pair to a surface.
Note Mounting holes on the NI sbRIO device are designed to accommodate M3 or
4-40 fasteners, and standoffs or bosses up to 4.5 mm or 3/16 in. in diameter.
For more information about mating to an NI sbRIO device, refer to the user manual for your device.
Figure 4. Mating the NI 9694 via RMC
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Specifications
Unless otherwise noted, the following specifications are typical for the range –40 to 85 °C for
the NI 9694.
3.3 V Digital I/O
Number of DIO channels
On screw terminals ................................... 64 channels
On 100-mil spacing holes......................... 32 channels
Max tested current per channel......................... ±3 mA
Max tested current, all lines.............................. 288 mA
Input logic levels
Input low voltage, VIL..............................0 V min; 0.8 V max
Input high voltage, V
Output logic levels
Output high voltage, V
sourcing 3 mA .......................................... 2.4 V min; 3.465 V max
Output low voltage, V
sinking 3 mA ............................................ 0.0 V min; 0.4 V max
Power Output
5 V .................................................................... 1.5 A, ±5% voltage tolerance
FPGA VIO (3.3 V) ........................................... 0.33 A, ±5% voltage tolerance
.............................2.0 V min; 3.465 V max
IH
OH
OL
Fuse
5 V fuse (F2)
Manufacturer ............................................Littelfuse, part number 0454002 (or equivalent)
Ampere rating........................................... 2 A
Voltage rating............................................125 V
Speed ........................................................ Time delay
FPGA VIO fuse (F1)
Manufacturer ............................................Littelfuse, part number 0454.750 (or equivalent)
Ampere rating........................................... 750 mA
Voltage rating............................................125 V
Speed ........................................................ Time delay
Physical Characteristics
Weight...............................................................82 g (2.89 oz)
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Environmental
The NI 9694 is for indoor use only.
Local ambient temperature near device
(IEC 60068-2-1, IEC 60068-2-2)......................–40 to 85 °C
Note The local ambient temperature measurement locations used to validate the
compatible NI sbRIO device are sufficient to validate the NI 9694.
Storage temperature
(IEC 60068-2-1, IEC 60068-2-2)......................–40 to 85 °C
Operating humidity (IEC 60068-2-56) .............10 to 90%, noncondensing
Storage humidity (IEC 60068-2-56).................5 to 90%, noncondensing
Maximum altitude.............................................5,000 m
Pollution Degree ...............................................2
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