National Instruments NI 9475 User Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

NI 9475

8-Channel, 60 V, High-Speed, Sourcing Digital Output
Module

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This document describes how to use the National Instruments 9475
and includes specifications and pin assignments for the NI 9475.
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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
and enter

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documentation.

Note The safety guidelines and specifications in this

document are specific to the NI 9475. 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.

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Safety Guidelines

Operate the NI 9475 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.

Safety Guidelines for Hazardous Locations

The NI 9475 is suitable for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B,
C, D, T4 haza rdous 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 9475 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.

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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.

Caution For Zone 2 applications, install a protection

device between the input signal and the NI 9475 input
pin. The device must prevent the input V

-to-COM

sup

voltage from exceeding 84 V if there is a transient
overvoltage condition.

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. If you are using the NI 9475 in Gas Group IIC hazardous
locations or in ambient temperatures of –40 °C ≤ Ta ≤ 70 °C, you
must use the device in an NI chassis that has been evaluated as
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 9475

The NI 9475 has a 25-pin DSUB connector that provides
connections for eight digital output channels.

03

47

1

DO0

14
15

Vsup
DO1

16
17

DO2
Vsup

18
19

DO3

20

DO4

21

Vsup

22

DO5

23

DO6

24

Vsup

25

DO7

Figure 1. NI 9475 Pin Assignments

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COM

2

Vsup

3

COM

4

COM

5

Vsup

6

COM

7

COM

8

Vsup

9

COM

10

COM

11

Vsup

12

COM

13

COM

Each channel of the NI 9475 has a DO pin to which you can
connect a device. Each channel also has a COM pin and a V

sup

pin.
National Instruments recommends you provide independent COM
and V
COM and V

wiring for each channel to minimize current flow in the

sup

wiring. The COM pins are all connected together

sup

internally.

Each channel has an LED that indicates the state of the channel.
When a channel LED is lit, the channel is on. When the LED is
dark, the channel is off.

Yo u must connect an external power supply to the NI 9475. This
power supply provides the current for the devices you connect to
the module. Connect the positive lead of the power supply to V

sup

and the negative lead of the power supply to COM. Refer to the

Specifications section for information about the power supply

voltage range.

Caution Do not remove or insert modules if the external

power supply connected to the V

and COM pins is

sup

powered on.

The NI 9475 has current sourcing outputs, meaning the DO pin is
driven to V

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when the channel is turned on.

sup

Yo u can directly connect the NI 9475 to a variety of industrial
devices such as solenoids, motors, actuators, relays, and lamps.
Make sure the devices you connect to the NI 9475 are compatible
with the output specifications of the module. Refer to the

Specifications section for more information about the output

specifications.

Connect the device to DO and connect the common of the device
to COM. Refer to Figure 2 for an illustration of how to connect a
device to the NI 9475.

V

sup

External

DO

Device

COM

NI 9475

Figure 2. Connecting a Device to the NI 9475

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+

Power

–

Supply

Increasing Current Drive

Each channel has a continuous output current of 1 A. If you want
to increase the output current to a device, you can connect any
number of channels together in parallel. For example, if you want
to drive 4 A of current, connect DO<0..3> in parallel as shown
in Figure 3. You must turn all parallel channels on and off
simultaneously so that the current on any single channel cannot
exceed the 1 A rating.

V

sup

1 A

DO0

DO1

DO2

DO3

1 A

1 A

1 A

Device

4 A

External

+

Powe r

_

Supply

NI 9475

COM

Figure 3. Increasing the Current to a Device Connected to the NI 9475

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I/O Protection

The NI 9475 is short-circuit proof in accordance with IEC 1131-2
and provides overcurrent protection.

Understanding Short-Circuit-Proof Devices

Each channel on the NI 9475 has circuitry that protects it from
current surges resulting from short circuits. Whether the module
suffers damage from these overcurrent conditions depends on the
following factors:

• The amount of current through the channel

• The amount of time the current is above the current limit

• The frequency of the current surges

When the amount of current through the DO pin is greater than
13 A, the channel trips and goes into an overcurrent state. In an
overcurrent state, the channel turns off and the module is not
damaged. If the current through DO is between 6 A and 13 A, the
state of the channel is indeterminate and depends on factors such
as the current level, the temperature, and the power supply.

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Higher inrush currents that exist for less than the trip time do not
trip the protection circuitry. Refer to the Specifications section for
more information about the maximum continuous output current,
short-circuit behavior, and short-circuit trip time. You also can
refer to the IEC 1131-2 standard for more information about
short-circuit-proof devices.

Tip Because the NI 9475 includes internal flyback

diodes, you do not need to add external diodes when
connecting to switching energy storing devices.

Power Supplies and Overcurrent Conditions

If a short-circuit occurs, the current through DO can exceed the
current rating for the power supply and the maximum continuous
output current for the NI 9475.

If the power supply you are using with the NI 9475 cannot supply
more than 13 A, the module may be damaged if a short-circuit
condition occurs.

Detecting an Overcurrent Condition

If a device connected to the module is not working while the
channel is on, the module channel may be in an overcurrent state.
Neither the software nor the module LEDs indicate if an

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overcurrent condition occurs. A channel LED may be on even if the
channel is off because of an overcurrent condition. To determine if
the channel is in an overcurrent state, measure the voltage between
DO and V

. If the voltage is equal to the voltage of the external

sup

power supply connected to the module, the channel is in an
overcurrent state.

Resetting Channels After an Overcurrent Condition

After you have determined and fixed the cause of the overcurrent
condition, reset the channel by turning it off. For more information
about writing to output channels, refer to the software help. Visit

ni.com/info and enter cseriesdoc for information about

C Series documentation. Alternatively, you can disconnect the
external power supply from the module. However, doing so
disconnects power from all of the module channels. Normal
operation can resume after you correct the overcurrent condition
and reset the channel.

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

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support for sleep mode. Refer to the software help for information
about enabling sleep mode. Visit

cseriesdoc for information about C Series documentation.

ni.com/info and enter

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.

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..........................8 digital output channels

Output type ....................................... Sourcing

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

External power supply
voltage range (V

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)........................... 0–60 VDC

sup

Output impedance (R0) ..................... 0.14 Ω max

Continuous output current (I

),

0

per channel........................................1 A max

Output voltage .................................. V

– (I0 · R0)

sup

I/O protection

Voltage........................................ 60 VDC max

Reversed voltage ........................ None

Short-circuit behavior

Current Channel Behavior Module Protection

0 to 1 A Channel does not trip Module is not damaged

1 to 6 A Channel does not trip Module may be damaged

6 to 13 A Channel may trip Module may be damaged

>13 A Channel trips Module is not damaged

Short-circuit trip time ................. 10

μs at 13 A

Output delay time (full load) ............ 1 μs max

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MTBF ............................................... 1,096,296 hours at 25 °C;

Bellcore Issue 6, 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 ............................... 355 mW max

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

Thermal dissipation (at 70 °C)

Active mode ............................... 1.5 W max

Sleep mode ................................. 25

μW max

Physical Characteristics

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

Weight............................................... 142 g (4.9 oz)

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Safety

Maximum Voltage

Connect only voltages that are within the following limits.

-to-COM..................................... 60 VDC,

V

sup

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 9475 to signals or use for

measurements within Measurement Categories II, III,
or IV.

1

The maximum voltage that can be applied or output between V
creating a safety hazard.

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1

Measurement Category I

and COM without

sup

Isolation Voltages

Channel-to-channel........................... No isolation between

channels

Channel-to-earth ground

Continuous ................................. 60 VDC,

Measurement Category I

Withstand.................................... 1,000 V

, verified by a 5 s

rms

dielectric withstand test

Safety Standards

This product is designed to meet 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 visit
by modu le number or product line, and click the
appropriate link in the Certification column.

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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

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

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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

Shock and Vibration

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

Operating vibration

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

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

Operating shock

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

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, 10 to 500 Hz

rms

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

Electromagnetic Compatibility

This product is designed to meet the requirements of the following
standards of EMC for electrical equipment for measurement,
control, and laboratory use:

• EN 61326 EMC requirements; Industrial Immunity

• EN 55011 Emissions; Group 1, Class A

• CE, C-Tick, ICES, and FCC Part 15 Emissions; Class A

Note For EMC compliance, operate this device with

shielded cabling.

CE Compliance

This product meets the essential requirements of applicable
European directives, as amended for CE markings, as follows:

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

• 2004/108/EC; Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive

(EMC)

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Note Refer to the Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for

this product for any additional regulatory compliance
information. To obtain 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.

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 not only to the environment but also 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.

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