National Instruments NI 9467 Specifications

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

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NI 9467

C Series GPS Synchronization Module

This document describes how to use the NI 9467 and includes
specifications. Visit

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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

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Note The safety guidelines and specifications in this

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document are specific to the NI 9467. 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

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about C Series documentation.

Safety Guidelines

Caution Do not operate the NI 9467 in a manner not

specified in the user manual or 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.

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Hot Surface This icon denotes that the component may be

hot. Touching this component may result in bodily injury.

Safety Guidelines for Hazardous Locations

The NI 9467 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 NI 9467 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 IP 54 as
defined by IEC 60529 and EN 60529.

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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 9467 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.

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 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

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unacceptable performance degradation, install and use this product
in strict accordance with the instructions in the product
documentation.

Furthermore, any 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.

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

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search for the LR certificate, or look for the Lloyd’s Register mark
on the product label.

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/outpu t ports. In addition, take precautions when

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designing, selecting, and installing measurement probes
and cables to ensure that the desired EMC performance is
attained.

Overview of the NI 9467

The NI 9467 is a stationary GPS timing module for C Series
platforms. It provides accurate timing and geographic location
information to the C Series host, which enables synchronization of
C Series systems.

At start-up, the NI 9467 automatically begins determining its
location through a process known as self-survey. During the
self-survey, the module computes a location fix every second and
averages the locations at the end to obtain a more accurate location.
After the self-survey, the NI 9467 no longer computes new location
fixes; it uses its known location and satellite signals to generate
accurate timing signals.

Start-Up Behavior

Like all GPS receivers, the NI 9467 requires GPS satellite
ephemeris and almanac data to compute accurate time and
location. The ephemeris is detailed orbital information about each

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satellite (where each satellite is expected to be at a given time). The
almanac data describes the general health of each satellite (for
example, the receiver must not use signals from satellites marked
as unhealthy) and contains coarse orbit information. The GPS
satellites broadcast the ephemeris and almanac data every
30 seconds. Therefore, it usually takes approximately 30 seconds
for it to receive the ephemeris and almanac data and start
computing location and timing fixes.

Status LED

The NI 9467 has a front panel LED to indicate status. The
following table describes the meaning of each LED pattern.

Conditions LED state

Normal operation Solid green

Performing survey Blinking green

Not enough or no satellites Blinking yellow

Antenna error (no antenna or over-current) Solid yellow

Unconfigured Off

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Note Although the module may not detect the presence

of very low-power GPS antennas, it can still function
correctly. Note that the LED and software may report
antenna error under these conditions, and if the current
consumed is close to the detection threshold the LED
may flicker. Refer to the Specifications section for more
details.

Connecting the NI 9467

The NI 9467 has one SMA female connector on its front panel for
a GPS active antenna. The connector provides a DC voltage to
power the antenna and also serves as input for the GPS RF signal.

Antenna Installation

Caution National Instruments recommends using a

lightning arrester in line with the GPS antenna
installation to protect the NI 9467 and the C Series
system from possible damage and operators from injury
in the event of lightning.

The embedded GPS receiver in the NI 9467 requires signals from
several satellites to compute accurate timing and location. The

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more satellites available to the receiver, the more accurately it can
determine time and location. Therefore, the antenna location
should be such that it receives signals from the greatest number of
satellites possible. As the number of satellites visible to the antenna
decreases, the synchronization performance may also decrease.
Choose the antenna location so that the antenna has a clear view of
the sky. There is no strict definition for a clear view of the sky, but
a suitable guideline is that the GPS antenna should have a straight
line of sight to the sky in all directions (360°) down to an imaginary
line making a 30° angle with the ground. Locations far from trees
and tall buildings that could block or reflect GPS satellite signals
are best.

Maximum Cable Length

Maximum cable length depends on the GPS antenna gain and the
cable’s loss per unit of distance. National Instruments recommends
a GPS signal strength of between –135 dBm and –120 dBm at the
NI 9467 SMA input. GPS signal strength on the Earth’s surface is
typically –130 dBm. Targeting a signal strength of –125 dBm at the
SMA input, you can compute the maximum cable length as:

Max_cable_loss = –130 dBm + antenna_gain – (–125 dBm)

Max_cable_length = Max_cable_loss /
(loss_per_unit_of_distance)

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For example, if you use an active antenna with gain of 28 dB and
RG-58 cable, which has a rated loss at 1.5 GHz of about 0.8 dB/m
(24.5 dB/100 ft), the maximum cable length you could use is:

Max_cable_loss = –130 dBm + 28 dB – (–125 dBm) = 23 dB

Max_cable_length = 23 dB / (0.8 dB/m) ≈ 29 m

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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Note that when the NI 9467 is in sleep mode, the GPS receiver is
not powered and stops tracking satellites. When the module exits
sleep mode and power to the GPS receiver is restored, the module
goes through the normal power-up process, which includes the
ephemeris/almanac data acquisition and self-survey process.
Therefore, it can take approximately 30 seconds before usable
timing and location signaling can be generated. Refer to Start-Up

Behavior for more information.

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Specifications

General Characteristics

Signal type ........................................ L1 frequency; GPS C/A code

Datum ............................................... WGS-84

RF GPS signal frequency.................. 1575.42 MHz

Recommended signal strength

1

at SMA

Max RF power at input ..................... 3 dBm

Input impedance................................ 50 Ω, nominal

MTBF ............................................... 2,234,702 h

PPS accuracy

............................................ –135 dBm to –120 dBm

2

................................... ±100 ns, > 99% typical

1

Higher signal strength might saturate the receiver and degrade performance.

2

For the best timing accuracy performance, ensure that the GPS antenna has a clear

view of the sky. Refer to the Antenna Installation section for more details.

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GPS Antenna Connector Characteristics

GPS antenna connector type............. SMA female

DC voltage output

for active antenna.............................. +5 V ± 10%

Max. current output .......................... 30 mA

Minimum current for antenna

presence detection............................. 6 mA typical, 9.5 mA max

Over-voltage protection .................... ± 30 VDC

Power Requirements

Power consumption from chassis

Active mode ............................... 150 mA max

Sleep mode ................................. 1 mA

Thermal dissipation (at 70°C)

Active mode ............................... 550 mW max

Sleep mode ................................. 5 mW

Physical Characteristics

Weight............................................... 141 g

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Environmental

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

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

Maximum altitude............................. 5000 m

Indoor use only.

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Shock and Vibration

To meet these specifications, you must panel mount the system.

Operating vibration

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

, 10 to 500 Hz

rms

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

Operating shock

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

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

Safety

Note The NI 9467 module does not provide electrical

isolation.

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

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Note For UL and other safety certifications, refer to the

product label or the Online Product Certification section.

Hazardous Locations

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

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

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

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

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

Electromagnetic Compatibility

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

• EN 61326-1 (IEC 61326-1): Class A emissions; Industrial
immunity

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

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

• FCC 47 CFR Part 15B: Class A emissions

• ICES-001: Class A emissions

Note In the United States (per FCC 47 CFR), Class A

equipment is intended for use in commercial,
light-industrial, and heavy-industrial locations. In
Europe, Canada, Australia and New Zealand (per
CISPR 11) Class A equipment is intended for u se only
in heavy-industrial locations.

Note Group 1 equipment (per CISPR 11) is any

industrial, scientific, or medical equipment that does not
intentionally generate radio frequency energy for the
treatment of material or inspection/analysis purposes.

Note For EMC declarations and certifications, and

additional information, refer to the Online Product

Certification section.

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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 model number or product line, and

click the appropriate link in the Certification column.

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eliminating certain hazardous substances from our products is
beneficial to the environment and to NI customers.

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