National Instruments NI 9225E User Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

NI 9225E

3-Channel, 300 V
Channel-to-Channel Isolated Analog Input Module

, 24-Bit, Simultaneous,

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This document describes how to use the National
Instruments 9225E and includes dimensions, terminal assignments,
and specifications for the NI 9225E. Visit

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Caution National Instruments makes no electromagnetic

compatibility (EMC) or CE marking compliance claims
for the NI 9225E. The end-product supplier is responsible
for conformity to any and all compliance requirements.

Caution The NI 9225E must be installed inside a suitable

enclosure prior to use. Hazardous voltages may be present.

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NI 9225E Dimensions

The following figure shows the dimensions of the NI 9225E.

73.4 (2.89)

0.0 (0.00)

0.0 (0.00)

Figure 1. NI 9225E Dimensions in Millimeters (Inches)

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26.7 (1.05)

58.4 (2.30)

66.0 (2.60)

Connecting the NI 9225E

The NI 9225E has three 2-terminal detachable screw-terminal
connectors that provide connections for three simultaneously
sampled, isolated analog input channels.

0

AI0+

1

AI0–

0

AI1+

1

AI1–

0

AI2+

1

AI2–

Figure 2. NI 9225E Terminal Assignments

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You can connect ground-referenced or floating signal sources to
the NI 9225E. Connect the positive signal of the signal source to
the AI+ terminal, and connect the negative signal of the signal
source to the AI– terminal. If you make a ground-referenced
connection between the signal source and the NI 9225E, make sure
the voltage on the AI+ and AI– connections are in the
channel-to-earth safety voltage range to ensure proper operation of
the NI 9225E. Refer to the Specifications section for more
information about operating voltages and overvoltage protection.

Note You must use 2-wire ferrules to create a secure

connection when connecting more than one wire to a
single terminal on the NI 9225E.

Refer to Figures 3 and 4 for illustrations of how to connect
grounded and floating signal sources to the NI 9225E.

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Signal

Source

AI+

+

–

AI–

NI 9225E

Figure 3. Connecting a Grounded Signal Source to the NI 9225E

Signal

Source

AI+

+

–

AI–

NI 9225E

Figure 4. Connecting a Floating Signal Source to the NI 9225E

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The NI 9225E analog input channels are floating with respect to
earth ground and each other. The incoming analog signal on each
channel is conditioned, buffered, and then sampled by a 24-bit
Delta-Sigma ADC.

Each channel provides an independent signal path and ADC,
enabling you to sample all three channels simultaneously. Refer to
Figure 5 for an illustration of the circuitry for one channel of
the NI 9225E.

AI+

AI–

Overvoltage

Protection

Amplifier

ADC

Prefilter

NI 9225E

Figure 5. Input Circuitry for One Channel of the NI 9225E

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Understanding NI 9225E Filtering

The NI 9225E uses a combination of analog and digital filtering
to provide an accurate representation of in-band signals while
rejecting out-of-band signals. The filters discriminate between
signals based on the frequency range, or bandwidth, of the signal.
The three important bandwidths to consider are the passband, the
stopband, and the alias-free bandwidth.

The NI 9225E represents signals within the passband, as quantified
primarily by passband flatness and phase nonlinearity. All signals
that appear in the alias-free bandwidth are either unaliased signals
or signals that have been filtered by at least the amount of the
stopband rejection.

Passband

The signals within the passband have frequency-dependent gain or
attenuation. The small amount of variation in gain with respect to
frequency is called the passband flatness. The digital filters of the
NI 9225E adjust the frequency range of the passband to match the
data rate. Therefore, the amount of gain or attenuation at a given
frequency depends on the data rate. Figure 6 shows typical
passband flatness for the NI 9225E.

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0.025

0.000

Gain (dB)

–0.025

–0.050

0.30.20.10

0.50.4

Frequency/Data Rate

Figure 6. Typical Passband Response of the NI 9225E

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Stopband

The filter significantly attenuates all signals above the stopband
frequency. The primary goal of the filter is to prevent aliasing.
Therefore, the stopband frequency scales precisely with the data
rate. The stopband rejection is the minimum amount of attenuation
applied by the filter to all signals with frequencies within the
stopband.

Alias-Free Bandwidth

Any signal that appears in the alias-free bandwidth of the
NI 9225E is not an aliased artifact of signals at a higher frequency.
The alias-free bandwidth is defined by the ability of the filter to
reject frequencies above the stopband frequency and equals the
data rate minus the stopband frequency.

Understanding NI 9225E Data Rates

The frequency of a master timebase (fM) controls the data rate (fs)
of the NI 9225E. The NI 9225E includes an internal master
timebase with a frequency of 12.8 MHz, but the module also can
accept an external master timebase or export its own master
timebase. To synchronize the data rate of an NI 9225E with other
modules that use master timebases to control sampling, all of the

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modules must share a single master timebase source. Refer to the
software help for information about configuring the master
timebase source for the NI 9225E. Visit ni.com/info and enter

cseriesdoc for information about C Series documentation.

The following equation provides the available data rates of the
NI 9225E:

f

256÷

M

=

f

---------------------

s

n

where n is any integer from 1 to 31.

However, the data rate must remain within the appropriate data rate
range. Refer to the Specifications section for more information
about the data rate range. When using the internal master timebase
of 12.8 MHz, the result is data rates of 50 kS/s, 25 kS/s,

16.667 kS/s, and so on down to 1.613 kS/s, depending on the value
of n. When using an external timebase with a frequency other than

12.8 MHz, the NI 9225E has a different set of data rates.

Note The cRIO-9151 R Series Expansion chassis does

not support sharing timebases between modules.

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Sleep Mode

This module supports a low-power sleep mode. Support for sleep
mode at the system level depends on the chassis that the module is
plugged into. Refer to the chassis manual for information about
support for sleep mode. If the chassis supports sleep mode, refer to
the software help for information about enabling sleep mode. Visit

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C Series documentation.

Typically, when a system is in sleep mode, you cannot
communicate with the modules. In sleep mode, the system
consumes minimal power and may dissipate less heat than it does
in normal mode. Refer to the Specifications section for more
information about power consumption and thermal dissipation.

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Specifications

The following specifications are typical for the range –40 to 85 °C
unless otherwise noted. All voltages are relative to the AI– signal
on each channel unless otherwise noted.

Input Characteristics

Number of channels .......................... 3 analog input channels

ADC resolution................................. 24 bits

Type of ADC..................................... Delta-Sigma (with analog

prefiltering)

Sampling mode ................................. Simultaneous

Internal master timebase (f

Frequency ................................... 12.8 MHz

Accuracy..................................... ±100 ppm max

Data rate range (f

) using internal master timebase

s

Minimum.................................... 1.613 kS/s

Maximum ................................... 50 kS/s

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)

M

Data rate range (fs) using external master timebase

f

Minimum.................................... 390.6 S/s

Maximum ................................... 51.2 kS/s

256÷

Data rates

1

(fs)................................... , n = 1, 2, ..., 31

M

---------------------

n

Operating voltage ranges

Minimum.................................... 294 V

Typical........................................ 300 V

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Typical scaling coefficient................50.66 μV/LSB

Overvoltage protection .....................±450 VDC

Input coupling................................... DC

Input impedance (AI+ to AI–) .......... 1 MΩ

1

The data rate must remain within the appropriate data rate range. Refer to the

Understanding NI 9225E Data Rates section for more information.

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Accuracy

Percent of

Reading

Measurement Conditions

(Gain Error)

Calibrated max (–40 to 70 °C) ±0.23% ±0.05%

Calibrated typ (25 °C, ±5 °C) ±0.05% ±0.008%

Calibrated max (25 °C, ±15 °C) ±0.084% ±0.016%

Uncalibrated max (– 40 to 70 °C) ±1.6% ±0.66%

Uncalibrated typ (25 °C, ±5 °C) ±0.4% ±0.09%

*

Range equals 425 V.

Percent of

Range

(Offset Error)

*

Input noise ........................................ 2 mV

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Stability

Gain drift .................................... ±10 ppm/°C

Offset drift .................................. ±970 μV/°C

Post calibration gain match

(ch-to-ch, 20 kHz)............................. ±0.25 dB max

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Crosstalk (60 Hz).............................. –130 dB

Phase match

Ch-to-ch, max............................. 0.035°/kHz

Module-to-module, max............. 0.035°/kHz + 360° · f

in/fM

Phase linearity (fs = 50 kS/s) ............. 0.22° max

Input delay ........................................ 38.4/f

+ 3 μs

s

Passband

Frequency ................................... 0.453 · f

s

Flatness (fs = 50 kS/s) ................. ±100 mdB max

Stopband

Frequency ................................... 0.547 · f

s

Rejection..................................... –100 dB

Alias-free bandwidth ........................0.453 · f

s

–3 dB bandwidth (fs = 50 kS/s) ......... 24.56 kHz

CMRR (fin = 60 Hz).......................... –104 dB

SFDR (1 kHz, –60 dB) ..................... –128 dB

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Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)

(1 kHz, –20 dB) ................................–95 dB

MTBF ............................................... 301,606 hours at 25 °C;

Bellcore Issue 2, Method 1,
Case 3, Limited Part Stress
Method

Note Contact NI for Bellcore MTBF specifications

at other temperatures or for MIL-HDBK-217F
specifications.

Power Requirements

Power consumption from chassis

Active mode ............................... 495 mW max

Sleep mode ................................. 25 μW max

Thermal dissipation (at 70 °C)

Active mode ............................... 760 mW max

Sleep mode ................................. 265 mW max

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Physical Characteristics

If you need to clean the module, wipe it with a dry towel.

Screw-terminal wiring ...................... 16 to 28 AWG copper

conductor wire with 7 mm
(0.28 in.) of insulation
stripped from the end

Torque for screw terminals ...............0.22 to 0.25 N · m

(1.95to2.21lb· in.)

Ferrules ............................................. 0.25 mm

2

to 0.5 mm

2

Weight............................................... 43 g (1.5 oz)

Safety

Maximum Voltage

Connect only voltages that are within the following limits.

AI+ to AI– ........................................ 300 V

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max

Isolation Voltages

Channel-to-channel

Continuous .................................600 V

Measurement Category II,
(Basic insulation)

Withstand....................................2,300 V

dielectric withstand test

Channel-to-earth ground

Continuous .................................300 V

Measurement Category II,
(Double insulation)

Withstand....................................2,300 V

dielectric withstand test

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 9225E to signals or use for

measurements within Measurement Categories III or IV.

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,

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, verified by a 5 s

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,

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, verified by a 5 s

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Safety Standards

This product meets the requirements of the following standards of
safety for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and
laboratory use when installed in a suitable enclosure:

• IEC 61010-1, EN 61010-1

• UL 61010-1, CSA 61010-1

Note For UL and other safety certifications, refer to the

product label or the Online Product Certification section.

Online Product Certification

Refer to the product Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for
additional regulatory compliance information. To obtain product
certifications and the DoC for this product, visit

certification

, search by module number or product line, and

click the appropriate link in the Certification column.

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Environmental

National Instruments C Series modules are intended for indoor use
only but may be used outdoors if installed in a suitable enclosure.
Refer to the manual for the chassis you are using for more
information about meeting these specifications.

Operating temperature

(IEC 60068-2-1, IEC 60068-2-2) .....–40 to 85 °C

Storage temperature

(IEC 60068-2-1, IEC 60068-2-2) .....–40 to 85 °C

Operating humidity

(IEC 60068-2-56).............................. 10 to 90% RH,

noncondensing

Storage humidity

(IEC 60068-2-56).............................. 5 to 95% RH,

noncondensing

Maximum altitude............................. 2,000 m

Pollution Degree (IEC 60664).......... 2

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Environmental Management

NI is committed to designing and manufacturing products in an
environmentally responsible manner. NI recognizes that
eliminating certain hazardous substances from our products is
beneficial to the environment and to NI customers.

For additional environmental information, refer to the NI and the
Environment Web page at
contains the environmental regulations and directives with which
NI complies, as well as other environmental information not
included in this document.

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)

EU Customers At the end of the life cycle, all products

must be sent to a WEEE recycling center. For more
information about WEEE recycling centers and National
Instruments WEEE initiatives, visit

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Calibration

You can obtain the calibration certificate and information about
calibration services for the NI 9225E at

Calibration interval ........................... 1 year

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