National Instruments NI 9216 Getting Started Manual

GETTING STARTED GUIDE

NI 9216

8 RTD, 0 Ω to 400 Ω, 24 Bit, 400 S/s Aggregate,
PT100

This document explains how to connect to the NI 9216. In this
document, the NI 9216 with spring terminal and the
NI 9216 with DSUB are referred to inclusively as the NI 9216.

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 9216. 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.

Caution Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage

the NI 9216 with spring terminal. To prevent damage,
use industry-standard ESD prevention measures during
installation, maintenance, and operation.

Safety Guidelines

Operate the NI 9216 only as described in this document.

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Caution Do not operate the NI 9216 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.

Hazardous Voltage This icon denotes a warning

advising you to take precautions to avoid electrical
shock.

Safety Guidelines for Hazardous Voltages

If hazardous voltages are connected to the device, take the
following precautions. A hazardous voltage is a voltage greater
than 42.4 Vpk voltage or 60 VDC to earth ground.

You can connect hazardous voltages only to the
NI 9216 with spring terminal. Do not connect hazardous voltages
to the NI 9216 with DSUB.

Caution Ensure that hazardous voltage wiring is

performed only by qualified personnel adhering to local
electrical standards.

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Caution Do not mix hazardous voltage circuits and

human-accessible circuits on the same module.

Caution Ensure that devices and circuits connected to

the module are properly insulated from human contact.

Caution When module terminals are hazardous

voltage LIVE (>42.4 Vpk/60 VDC), you must ensure
that devices and circuits connected to the module are
properly insulated from human contact.

Safety Voltages

Connect only voltages that are within the following limits:

NI 9216 with Spring Terminal Isolation Voltages

Channel-to-channel None

Channel-to-earth ground

Continuous 250 Vrms,

Measurement Category II

Withstand up to
5,000 m

3,000 Vrms, verified by a 5 s
dielectric withstand test

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Measurement Category II is for measurements performed on
circuits directly connected to the electrical distribution system.
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.

Caution Do not connect the NI 9216 with spring

terminal to signals or use for measurements within
Measurement Categories III or IV.

NI 9216 with DSUB Isolation Voltages

Channel-to-channel None

Channel-to-earth ground

Continuous 60 VDC,

Measurement Category I

Withstand

Up to 3,000 m 1,000 Vrms, verified by a 5 s

dielectric withstand test

Up to 5,000 m 860 Vrms, verified by a 5 s

dielectric withstand test

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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.

Caution Do not connect the NI 9216 with DSUB to

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

Note Measurement Categories CAT I and CAT O are

equivalent. These test and measurement circuits are not
intended for direct connection to the MAINS building
installations of Measurement Categories CAT II,
CAT III, or CAT IV.

Safety Guidelines for Hazardous Locations

The NI 9216 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

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NI 9216 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.

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.

Special Conditions for Hazardous Locations Use in
Europe and Internationally

The NI 9216 has been evaluated as Ex nA IIC T4 Gc equipment
under DEMKO 12 ATEX 1202658X and is IECEx UL 14.0089X
certified. Each NI 9216 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 9216 in Gas Group IIC

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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.

Caution The system shall only be used in an area of

not more than Pollution Degree 2, as defined in
IEC/EN 60664-1.

Caution The system shall be mounted in an

ATEX/IECEx-certified enclosure with a minimum
ingress protection rating of at least IP54 as defined in
IEC/EN 60079-15.

Caution The enclosure must have a door or cover

accessible only by the use of a tool.

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

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limits provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the product is operated in the intended operational
electromagnetic environment.

This product is intended for use in industrial locations. However,
harmful interference may occur in some installations, when the
product is connected to a peripheral device or test object, or if the
product is used in residential or commercial areas. To minimize
interference with radio and television reception and prevent
unacceptable performance degradation, install and use this
product in strict accordance with the instructions in the product
documentation.

Furthermore, any changes or modifications to the product not
expressly approved by National Instruments could void your
authority to operate it under your local regulatory rules.

Caution To ensure the specified EMC performance,

operate this product only with shielded cables and
accessories.

Caution To ensure the specified EMC performance of

the NI 9216 with DSUB, the length of all I/O cables
must be no longer than 30 m (100 ft).

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Special Conditions for Marine Applications

Some products are Lloyd’s Register (LR) Type Approved for
marine (shipboard) applications. To verify Lloyd’s Register
certification for a product, visit ni.com/certification and search
for the LR certificate, or look for the Lloyd’s Register mark on
the product.

Caution In order to meet the EMC requirements for

marine applications, install the product in a shielded
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.

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Preparing the Environment

Ensure that the environment in which you are using the NI 9216
meets the following specifications.

Operating temperature
(IEC 60068-2-1, IEC 60068-2-2)

-40 °C to 70 °C

Operating humidity
(IEC 60068-2-78)

10% RH to 90% RH,
noncondensing

Pollution Degree 2

Maximum altitude 5,000 m

Indoor use only.

Note Refer to the device datasheet on ni.com/manuals

for complete specifications.

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NI 9216 Pinout

RTD0+
COM0
RTD1+
COM1
RTD2+
COM2
RTD3+
COM3
NC
NC
RTD4+
COM4
RTD5+
COM5
RTD6+
COM6
RTD7+
COM7

EX0+
RTD0­EX1+
RTD1­EX2+
RTD2­EX3+
RTD3­NC
NC
EX4+
RTD4­EX5+
RTD5­EX6+
RTD6­EX7+
RTD7­NC

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NC
EX0+
RTD0+
RTD0-

COM
EX1+
RTD1+
RTD1-

COM
EX2+
RTD2+
RTD2-

COM
EX3+
RTD3+
RTD3-

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NC
EX4+
RTD4+
RTD4-

COM
EX5+
RTD5+
RTD5-

COM
EX6+
RTD6+
RTD6-

COM
EX7+
RTD7+
RTD7-

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NC

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Table 1. Signal Descriptions

Signal Description

COM Common reference connection to isolated ground

EX+ Positive sensor excitation connection

NC No connection

RTD+ Positive resistance temperature detector connection

RTD- Negative resistance temperature detector connection

Connecting 3-Wire and 4-Wire RTDs

You can connect any combination of 3-wire or 4-wire RTDs to
the NI 9216. Each NI 9216 channel contains circuitry that
automatically detects the type of RTD connected to the channel.
The NI 9216 scans all eight input channels and automatically
configures each channel for the appropriate mode. In 4-wire
mode, the EX terminal is a 1 mA current source. In 3-wire mode,
the RTD+ terminal is a 1 mA current source. The NI 9216

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compensates for the error that lead resistance causes in 3-wire
mode.

If you are using a 4-wire RTD, connect EX to the positive lead of
the RTD. If you are using a 3-wire RTD, do not connect the RTD
to the EX terminal.

Figure 1. Connecting an RTD to the NI 9216

NI 9216

4-Wire EX

RTD+

RTD–

COM

RTD

For the best measurement results when using the NI 9216 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.
The NI 9216 accuracy specifications account for this lead error.

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Note The accessory used with the NI 9216 may

introduce additional lead resistance mismatch error in
3-wire mode. Refer to the device datasheet on ni.com/

manuals for information about errors due to lead

resistance mismatch.

NI 9216 Connection Guidelines

• Make sure that devices you connect to the NI 9216 are
compatible with the module specifications.

• You must use 2-wire ferrules to create a secure connection
when connecting more than one wire to a single terminal on
the NI 9216 with spring terminal.

• For the NI 9216 with spring terminal, push the wire into the
terminal when using a solid wire or a stranded wire with a
ferrule.

• For the NI 9216 with spring terminal, open the terminal by
pressing the push button when using stranded wire without a
ferrule.

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High-Vibration Application Connections

If your application is subject to high vibration, NI recommends
that you use the NI 9940 backshell kit to protect connections to
the NI 9216 with spring terminal.

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Where to Go Next

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Installs with the software

Located at ni.com/manuals

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Worldwide Support and Services

The NI website is your complete resource for technical support.
At ni.com/support, you have access to everything from
troubleshooting and application development self-help resources
to email and phone assistance from NI Application Engineers.

Visit ni.com/services for NI Factory Installation Services, repairs,
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Visit ni.com/register to register your NI product. Product
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receive important information updates from NI.

A Declaration of Conformity (DoC) is our claim of compliance
with the Council of the European Communities using the
manufacturer’s declaration of conformity. This system affords the
user protection for electromagnetic compatibility (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.

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ni.com/niglobal to access the branch office websites, which

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