National Instruments NI 9411 User manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS
NI 9411
6-Channel Differential Digital Input Module
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NI 9411 Operating Instructions and Specifications 2 ni.com
This document describes how to use the National Instruments 9411
and includes specifications and pin assignments for the NI 9411. Visit
ni.com/info and enter rdsoftwareversion to determine which
software youneed for the modules youare using. For information
about installing, configuring, and programming the system, refer to the
system documentation. Visit ni.com/info and enter cseriesdoc
for information about C Series documentation.
Note The safety guidelines and specifications in this
document are specific to the NI 9411. 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.
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Safety Guidelines
Operate the NI 9411 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 9411 is suitable for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B,
C, D, T4 hazardous locations; Class I, Zone 2, AEx nC IIC T4, and
Ex nC IIC T4 hazardous locations; and nonhazardous locations
only. Follow these guidelines if youare installing the NI 9411 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 Vsupterminal and the COM terminal.
The device must prevent the Vsup-to-COM voltage from
exceeding 42 V if there is a transient overvoltage
condition.
Special Conditions for Hazardous Locations Use in Europe
This equipment has been evaluated as Ex nC IIC T4 equipment
under DEMKO Certificate No. 03 ATEX 0324020X. 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 9411 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 9411
The NI 9411 has a 15-pin DSUB connector that provides
connections for 6 digital input channels.
Figure 1. NI 9411 Pin and Terminal Assignments
Vsup
COM
DI0a
DI1a
DI2a
Supply (+5 Vout)
Supply (+5 Vout)
DI3a
DI4a
DI5a
DI0b
DI1b
DI2b
COM
DI3b
DI4b
DI5b
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
0
1
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Each channel has two pins, DIa and DIb, to which youcan
connect digital input signals. The DSUB connector also provides
two connections for supplying power to an external device and
a connection for common. The NI 9411 also has a 2-terminal
screw-terminal connector that provides connections for an external
power supply.
If youdo not have a 5 V power supply to directly power the
external device or if youwant to simplify wiring, youcan connect
an external power supply to the Vsupand COM terminals on the
NI 9411 screw-terminal connector, and connect the external device
to one of the 5V
outpins. If the external device is already powered,
youdo not need to connect a power supply to the NI 9411 or
connect the +5 Voutpin to the external device. Refer to the
Specifications section for information about the external power
supply specifications.
Note Yo umust use 2-wire ferrules to create a secure
connection when connecting more than one wire to a
single terminal on the NI 9411 screw-terminal connector.
Connecting Differential Devices to the NI 9411
Youcan connect differential devices to the NI 9411. Connect the
device to the DIa and DIb pins on the NI 9411. The NI 9411
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measures whether the difference between the DIa and DIb pins is
greater than or less than the digital logic levels. If the difference
between the pins is within the input high range, the channel
registers as high. If the difference between the pins is within the
input low range, the channel registers as low. Refer to the
Specifications section for more information about digital logic
levels. Figure 2 shows a possible configuration.
Figure 2. Connecting a Differential Device to the NI 9411
COM
Vsup COM
NI 9411
+
–
DIa
+5 V
out
DIb
–+
Differential
Device
External
Power Supply
+5 V
Reg
Receiver
Circuitry
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An example of a differential device is a differential encoder.
A differential encoder has phase A, phase B, and index signals.
Use the phase A signals to measure rotational speed. Use the
phase B signals to measure direction. Use the index signals to
measure the number of rotations.
Connect each of the signal pairs of the encoder (phase A, phase B,
and index) to a pair of DI pins. Figure 3 shows the connections for
one differential encoder.
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Figure 3. Connecting a Differential Encoder to the NI 9411
A+
B+
+5 V
GND
Differential
Encoder
DI0a
DI0b
COM
NI 9411
–+
A–
B–
Index+
Index–
DI1a
DI1b
DI2a
DI2b
Vsup COM
+5 V
out
External
Power Supply
+5 V
Reg
Receiver
Circuitry
Receiver
Circuitry
Receiver
Circuitry
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Connecting Single-Ended Devices to the NI 9411
Youcan connect single-ended (TTL) devices to the NI 9411.
Connect the signal to the DIa pin, but do not connect a signal to the
DIb pin in the pair. Youmust leave the second signal in the set of
signals unconnected. For example, if youconnect a single-ended
signal to the pin for DI0a, leave DI0b unconnected. Figure 4 shows
a possible configuration.
Figure 4. Connecting a Single-Ended Device to the NI 9411
COM
V
sup COM
NI 9411
Receiver
Circuitry
out
Single-Ended
Device
DIa
DIb
+5 V
Reg
–+
+5 V
out
External
Power Supply
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An example of a single-ended device is a single-ended encoder.
A single-ended encoder has phase A, phase B, and index signals.
Use the phase A signal to measure rotational speed. Use the
phase B signal to measure direction. Use the index signal to
measure the number of rotations.
Connect each of the signals of the encoder (phase A, phase B,
and index) to a DI pin. Figure 5 shows the connections for
one single-ended encoder.
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Figure 5. Connecting a Single-Ended Encoder to the NI 9411
A
B
Index
+5 V
GND
Single-Ended
Encoder
V
sup COM
NI 9411
+5 V
Reg
–+
DI0a
DI0b
+5 V
out
COM
DI1a
DI1b
DI2a
DI2b
Receiver
Circuitry
Receiver
Circuitry
Receiver
Circuitry
External
Power Supply
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Wiring for High-Vibration Applications
If an application is subject to high vibration, National Instruments
recommends that youuse ferrules to terminate wires to the
detachable screw-terminal connector. Refer to Figure 6 for an
illustration of using ferrules.
Figure 6. 2-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
CSeriesdocumentation.
Typically, when a system is in sleep mode, youcannot
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.
Input Characteristics
Number of channels.......................... 6 digital input channels
Input type .......................................... Differential or single-ended
Digital logic levels
Differential (DIa–DIb)
Input high range...................300 mV to 24 V
Input low range ....................–300 mV to –24 V
Common-mode voltage1......–7 to 12 V
Single-ended
Input high range...................2 to 24 V
Input low range .................... 0 to 0.8 V
1 Common-mode voltage is the average of DIa and DIb.
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Input current
At 5 V 1 mA per channel
At 24 V 4 mA per channel
Input impedance................................ 8.4 k
I/O protection
Input voltage
(channel-to-COM) ...................... 30 V max
Input current  4 mA, internally limited
Input delay time ................................ 500 ns max
MTBF ............................................... 800,319 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.
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Power Requirements
Power consumption from chassis
Active mode ............................... 340 mW max
Sleep mode ................................. 1.1 mW max
Thermal dissipation (at 70 °C)
Active mode ............................... 1.4 W max
Sleep mode ................................. 1.1 W max
External Power Supply
Input voltage range (Vsup).................5 to 30 VDC max
5Vregulated output
Voltage tolerance ........................ 5 V 3%, Vsup6V
Current........................................200 mA
Short-circuit protection .............. 400 mA
Note The NI 9411 does not provide overvoltage
protection.
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