National Instruments NI 9263 Operating Instructions Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

NI 9263

4-Channel, ±10 V, 16-Bit Analog Voltage Output Module

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This document describes how to use the National Instruments 9263
and includes specifications and terminal assignments for the NI 9263.
Vis it ni.com/info and enter rdsoftwareversion to determine
which software you need for the modules you are using. For
information about installing, configuring, and programming the
system, refer to the system documentation. Visit
enter

cseriesdoc for information about C Series documentation.

Note The safety guidelines and specifications in this

ni.com/info and

document are specific to the NI 9263. The other
components in the system might not meet the same safety
ratings and specifications. Refer to the documentation for
each component in the system to determine the safety
ratings and specifications for the entire system. Visit

ni.com/info and enter cseriesdoc for information

about C Series documentation.

Safety Guidelines

Operate the NI 9263 only as described in these operating
instructions.

Hot Surface This icon denotes that the component may be

hot. Touching this component may result in bodily injury.

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Safety Guidelines for Hazardous Voltages

If hazardous voltages are connected to the module, take the
following precautions. A hazardous voltage is a voltage greater
than 42.4 V

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or 60 VDC to earth ground.

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Caution Ensure that hazardous voltage wiring is

performed only by qualified personnel adhering to local
electrical standards.

Caution Do not mix hazardous voltage circuits and

human-accessible circuits on the same module.

Caution Make sure that devices and circuits connected to

the module are properly insulated from human contact.

Caution When module terminals are hazardous voltage

LIVE (>42.4 V

/60 VDC), you must ensure that devices

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and circuits connected to the module are properly
insulated from human contact. You must use the NI 9932
connector backshell kit to ensure that the terminals are
not accessible.

Figure 1 shows the NI 9932 connector backshell.

Figure 1. NI 9932 Connector Backshell

Safety Guidelines for Hazardous Locations

The NI 9263 is suitable for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B,
C, D, T4 haz ardous 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 9263 in a
potentially explosive environment. Not following these guidelines
may result in serious injury or death.

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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 Zone 2 applications, install the system

in an enclosure rated to at least IP 54 as defined by
IEC 60529 and EN 60529.

Special Conditions for Hazardous Locations Use in Europe

This equipment has been evaluated as Ex nA IIC T4 equipment
under DEMKO Certificate No. 07 ATEX 0626664X. Each module

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 9263 in Gas Group IIC hazardous locations, you
must use the device in an NI chassis that has been evaluated as
Ex nC IIC T4, EEx nC IIC T4, Ex nA IIC T4, or Ex nL IIC T4
equipment.

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Special Conditions for Marine Applications

Some modules are Lloyd’s Register (LR) Type Approved for
marine applications. To verify Lloyd’s Register certification, visit

ni.com/certification and search for the LR certificate, or

look for the Lloyd’s Register mark on the module.

Caution To meet radio frequency emission requirements

for marine applications, use shielded cables and install
the system in a metal enclosure. Suppression ferrites
must be installed on power supply inputs near power
entries to modules and controllers. Power supply and
module cables must be separated on opposite sides of the
enclosure and must enter and exit through opposing
enclosure walls.

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Connecting the NI 9263

The NI 9263 has a 10-terminal, detachable screw-terminal
connector that provides connections for 4 analog output channels.

AO0
COM
AO1
COM
AO2
COM
AO3
COM
NC
COM

0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

Figure 2. NI 9263 Terminal Assignments

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Each channel of the NI 9263 has an AO terminal to which you can
connect the positive lead of a load. Each channel also has a
common terminal, COM, and there is an additional COM terminal
at the bottom of the connector. All of the COM terminals are
internally connected to the isolated ground reference of the
module. When connecting a load to the NI 9263, connect the
positive lead of the load to the AO terminal, and the ground of the
load to the corresponding COM terminal. Refer to Figure 3 for an
illustration of connecting a load to the NI 9263.

AO

Load

NI 9263

Figure 3. Connecting a Load to the NI 9263

Note

Yo u must use 2-wire ferrules to create a secure

COM

connection when connecting more than one wire to a
single terminal on the NI 9263.

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Each channel has a digital-to-analog converter (DAC) that
produces a voltage signal. Each channel also has overvoltage
and short-circuit protection. Refer to the Specifications section
for more information about the overvoltage and short-circuit
protection. Refer to Figure 4 for an illustration of the output
circuitry for one channel of the NI 9263.

Isolated DAC

NI 9263

Amplifier

Overvoltage/
Short-Circuit

Protection

AO

COM

Figure 4. Output Circuitry for One Channel of the NI 9263

When the module powers on, the channels output the startup
voltage. Refer to the Specifications section for more information
about startup voltage. Refer to the software help for information
about configuring startup output states in software.

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Wiring for High-Vibration Applications

If an application is subject to high vibration, National Instruments
recommends that you either use ferrules to terminate wires to the
detachable screw-terminal connector or use the NI 9932 backshell
kit to protect the connections. Refer to Figure 5 for an illustration
of using ferrules. Refer to Figure 1 for an illustration of the
NI 9932 connector backshell.

Figure 5. 10-Terminal Detachable Screw-Terminal Connector with Ferrule

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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

ni.com/info and enter cseriesdoc for information about

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 70 °C
unless otherwise noted. All voltages are relative to COM unless
otherwise noted.

Output Characteristics

Number of channels .......................... 4 analog output channels

DAC resolution ................................. 16 bits

Type of DAC..................................... String

Power-on output state ....................... Channels off

Startup/power-down voltage............. 0 V

Output voltage range

Nominal...................................... ±10 V

Minimum.................................... ±10.3 V

Typical ........................................ ±10.7 V

Maximum ................................... ±11 V

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Current drive..................................... ±1 mA per channel max

Output impedance ............................. 0.1 Ω

Accuracy

Percent of

Reading

Measurement Conditions

Calibrated, max (–40 to 70 °C) 0.35% 0.75%

Calibrated, typ (25 °C, ±5 °C) 0.01% 0.1%

Uncalibrated, max (–40 to 70 °C) 2.2% 1.7%

Uncalibrated, typ (25 °C, ±5 °C) 0.3% 0.25%

* Range equals ±10.7 V

(Gain Error)

Percent of

Range*

(Offset Error)

Stability

Gain drift .................................... 6 ppm/°C

Offset drift .................................. 80 μV/°C

Protection

Overvoltage ................................ ±30 V

Short-circuit................................ Indefinitely

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Update time

Number of

Channels

Update Time for

cRIO-9151 R Series

Expansion Chassis

1 3.5 μs 3 μs

2 6.5 μs 5 μs

3 9 μs 7.5 μs

4 12 μs 9.5 μs

Update Time for

All Other Chassis

Noise................................................. 260 μV

rms

Slew rate ........................................... 4 V/μs

Crosstalk ........................................... 76 dB

Settling time (100 pF load, to 1 LSB)

Full-scale step............................. 20 μs

3 V step....................................... 10 μs

0.1 V step.................................... 8 μs

Glitch energy

(256 steps, worst case) ...................... 2 mV for 2 μs

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Capacitive drive ................................1,500 pF min

Monotonicity..................................... 16 bits

DNL .................................................. –1 to 2 LSBs max

INL (endpoint) .................................. 16 LSBs max

MTBF ............................................... 1,732,619 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 ............................... 625 mW max

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

Thermal dissipation (at 70 °C)

Active mode ............................... 625 mW max

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

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Physical Characteristics

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

Note For two-dimensional drawings and

three-dimensional models of the C Series module and
connectors, visit ni.com/dimensions and search by
module number.

Screw-terminal wiring ...................... 12 to 24 AWG copper

Tor que for screw terminals ...............0.5 to 0.6 N · m

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

Weight............................................... 150 g (5.3 oz)

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conductor wire with 10 mm
(0.39 in.) of insulation
stripped from the end

(4.4 to 5.3 lb · in.)

2

to 2.5 mm

2

Safety

Safety Voltages

Connect only voltages that are within the following limits.

Isolation

Channel-to-channel .................... None

Channel-to-earth ground

Continuous ........................... 250 V

Measurement Category II

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 9263 to signals or use

for measurements within Measurement Categories III
or IV.

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,

rms

, verified by a 5 s

rms

Hazardous Locations

U.S. (UL) .......................................... Class I, Division 2,

Canada (C-UL) ................................. Class I, Division 2,

Europe (DEMKO)............................. Ex nA IIC T4

Groups A, B, C, D, T4;
Class I, Zone 2,
AEx nA IIC T4

Groups A, B, C, D, T4;
Class I, Zone 2,
Ex nA IIC T4

Safety Standards

This product meets the requirements of the following standards of
safety for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and
laboratory use:

• 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.

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Electromagnetic Compatibility

This product meets the requirements of the following EMC
standards for electrical equipment for measurement, control,
and laboratory use:

• EN 61326 (IEC 61326): Class A emissions; Industrial
immunity

• EN 55011 (CISPR 11): Group 1, Class A emissions

• AS/NZS CISPR 11: Group 1, Class A emissions

• FCC 47 CFR Part 15B: Class A emissions

• ICES-001: Class A emissions

Note For the standards applied to assess the EMC of this

product, refer to the Online Product Certification section.

Note For EMC compliance, operate this device with

shielded cabling.

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CE Compliance

This product meets the essential requirements of applicable
European Directives as follows:

• 2006/95/EC; Low-Voltage Directive (safety)

• 2004/108/EC; Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
(EMC)

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

ni.com/certification, search by module number or product

line, and click the appropriate link in the Certification column.

Shock and Vibration

To meet these specifications, you must panel mount the system and
either affix ferrules to the ends of the terminal wires or use the
NI 9932 backshell kit to protect the connections.

Operating vibration

Random (IEC 60068-2-64)......... 5 g

Sinusoidal (IEC 60068-2-6) .......5 g, 10 to 500 Hz

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, 10 to 500 Hz

rms

Operating shock

(IEC 60068-2-27).............................. 30 g, 11 ms half sine,

50 g, 3 ms half sine,
18 shocks at 6 orientations

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 70 °C

Storage temperature

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

Ingress protection.............................. IP 40

Operating humidity

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

noncondensing

Storage humidity

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

noncondensing

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

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

Environmental Management

National Instruments 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 ni.com/environment. This page
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

environment/weee

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Calibration

Yo u can obtain the calibration certificate and information about
calibration services for the NI 9263 at

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

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technical support. At
everything from troubleshooting and application development
self-help resources to email and phone assistance from
NI Application Engineers.

National Instruments corporate headquarters is located at
11500 North Mopac Expressway, Austin, Texas, 78759-3504.
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