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GETTING STARTED GUIDE
NI 9253
8 AI, ±20 mA, 24 bit, 50 kS/s/ch Simultaneous
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This document explains how to connect to the NI 9253.
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 9253. 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.
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NI 9253 Pinout
AI0
AI1
AI2
AI3
AI4
AI5
AI6
AI7
COM
COM
V
sup
NC
NC
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
COM
V
sup
V
sup
V
sup
V
sup
V
sup
V
sup
V
sup
V
sup
COM
COM
COM
COM
COM
COM
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Table 1. Signal Descriptions
Signal Description
AI Analog input signal connection
V
Voltage supply connection
sup
COM Common reference connection to isolated ground
NC No connection
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NI 9253 LEDs
Status Color Indication
ON Green
1
The channel is in the over-current state and/or the data has exceeded userdefined input limits.
• Channel is operational with input limits
detection enabled
• V
is in range if field side power fault
sup
detection is enabled
• Channel is in fault condition
Red
• V
is in range if field side power fault
sup
detection is enabled
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