National Instruments NI 9229 User manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS
NI 9229/9239
4-Channel, ±60/±10 V, 24-Bit Simultaneous,
Channel-to-Channel Isolated Analog Input Modules
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This document describes how to use the National Instruments 9229
and National Instruments 9239 and includes specifications and
terminal assignments. In this document, the NI 9229 and NI 9239
are referred to inclusively as the NI 9229/9239. 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 9229/9239. 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 9229/9239 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 Voltages
If hazardous voltages are connected to the module, take the
following precautions. A hazardous voltage is a voltage greater
than 42.4 Vpk or 60 VDC to earth ground.
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.

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Caution When module terminals are hazardous voltage
LIVE (>42.4Vpk/60 VDC), youmust ensure that devices
and circuits connected to the module are properly
insulated from human contact. Youmust use the NI 9971
connector backshell kit to ensure that the terminals are
not accessible.
Figure 1 shows the NI 9971 connector backshell.
Figure 1. NI 9971 Connector Backshell

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Safety Guidelines for Hazardous Locations
The NI 9229/9239 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 youare
installing the NI 9229/9239 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 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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Caution For Zone 2 applications, install a protection
device between the input signal and the NI 9229/9239
input terminal. The device must prevent the input
channel-to-COM voltage from exceeding 85 V if there is
a transient overvoltage condition.
Caution For Zone 2 applications, connected signals must
be within the following limit:
Capacitance .......................... 0.01 μF max
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 youare using the NI 9229/9239 in Gas
Group IIC hazardous locations or in ambient temperatures of
–40 °C ≤Ta ≤70 °C, youmust 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, go to
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 9229/9239
The NI 9229/9239 provides connections for four simultaneously
sampled, isolated analog input channels.
Figure 2. NI 9229/9239 Terminal Assignments
AI0+
AI0–
AI1+
AI1–
AI2+
AI2–
AI3+
AI3–
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1

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The NI 9229/9239 has four 2-terminal detachable screw-terminal
connectors.
Note Youmust use 2-wire ferrules to create a secure
connection when connecting more than one wire to a
single terminal on the NI 9229/9239.
Yo ucan connect ground-referenced or floating signal sources to
the NI 9229/9239. Connect the positive signal of the signal source
to the AI+ terminal or connector, and connect the negative signal
of the signal source to the AI– terminal or connector. If youmake
a ground-referenced connection between the signal source and the
NI 9229/9239, make sure the voltage on the AI+ and AI–
connections are in the channel-to-earth safety voltage range to
ensure proper operation of the NI 9229/9239. Refer to the
Specifications section for more information about operating
voltages and overvoltage protection. Refer to Figures 3 and 4 for
illustrations of how to connect grounded and floating signal
sources to the NI 9229/9239.

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Figure 3. Connecting a Grounded Signal Source to the NI 9229/9239
Figure 4. Connecting a Floating Signal Source to the NI 9229/9239
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Signal
Source
AI–
+
–
AI+
NI 9229/9239
Signal
Source
AI–
+
–
AI+

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The NI 9229/9239 analog input channels are floating with respect
to earth ground and each other. The incoming analog signal on each
channel is conditioned, buffered, and then sampled by a 24-bit
Delta-Sigma ADC.
Each channel provides an independent signal path and ADC,
enabling youto sample all four channels simultaneously. Refer to
Figure 5 for an illustration of the circuitry for one channel.
Figure 5. Input Circuitry for One Channel of the NI 9229/9239
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AI+
AI–
ADC
Amplifier
Overvoltage
Protection
Prefilter

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Wiring for High-Vibration Applications
If an application is subject to high vibration, National Instruments
recommends that youeither use ferrules to terminate wires to the
detachable screw-terminal connector or use the NI 9971 backshell
kit to protect the connections. Refer to Figure 6 for an illustration
of using ferrules. Refer to Figure 1 for an illustration of the
NI 9971 connector backshell.
Figure 6. 2-Terminal Detachable Screw-Terminal Connector with Ferrule

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Understanding NI 9229/9239 Filtering
The NI 9229/9239 uses a combination of analog and digital
filtering to provide an accurate representation of in-band signals
while rejecting out-of-band signals. The filters discriminate
between signals based on the frequency range, or bandwidth, of the
signal. The three important bandwidths to consider are the
passband, the stopband, and the alias-free bandwidth.
The NI 9229/9239 represents signals within the passband, as
quantified primarily by passband flatness and phase nonlinearity.
All signals that appear in the alias-free bandwidth are either
unaliased signals or signals that have been filtered by at least the
amount of the stopband rejection.
Passband
The signals within the passband have frequency-dependent gain or
attenuation. The small amount of variation in gain with respect to
frequency is called the passband flatness. The digital filters of the
NI 9229/9239 adjust the frequency range of the passband to match
the data rate. Therefore, the amount of gain or attenuation at a
given frequency depends on the data rate. Figure 7 shows typical
passband flatness for the NI 9229/9239.

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Figure 7. Typical Passband Flatness for the NI 9229/9239
Frequency/Data Rate
0.50.4
0.025
0.000
–0.025
–0.050
0.30.20.10
Gain (dB)

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Stopband
The filter significantly attenuates all signals above the stopband
frequency. The primary goal of the filter is to prevent aliasing.
Therefore, the stopband frequency scales precisely with the data
rate. The stopband rejection is the minimum amount of attenuation
applied by the filter to all signals with frequencies within the
stopband.
Alias-Free Bandwidth
Any signal that appears in the alias-free bandwidth of the
NI 9229/9239 is not an aliased artifact of signals at a higher
frequency. The alias-free bandwidth is defined by the ability of the
filter to reject frequencies above the stopband frequency and equals
the data rate minus the stopband frequency.
Understanding NI 9229/9239 Data Rates
The frequency of a master timebase (fM) controls the data rate (fs)
of the NI 9229/9239. The NI 9229/9239 includes an internal master
timebase with a frequency of 12.8 MHz, but the module also can
accept an external master timebase or export its own master
timebase. To synchronize the data rate of an NI 9229/9239 with
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the modules must share a single master timebase source. Refer to
the software help for information about configuring the master
timebase source for the NI 9229/9239. Visit ni.com/info and
enter cseriesdoc for information about C Series documentation.
The following equation provides the available data rates of the
NI 9229/9239:
fs=
where nis any integer from 1 to 31.
However, the data rate must remain within the appropriate data rate
range. Refer to the Specifications section for more information
about the data rate range. When using the internal master timebase
of 12.8 MHz, the result is data rates of 50 kS/s, 25 kS/s, 16.67 kS/s,
and so on down to 1.613 kS/s, depending on the value of n. When
using an external timebase with a frequency other than 12.8 MHz,
the NI 9229/9239 has a different set of data rates.
Note The cRIO-9151 R Series Expansion chassis does
not support sharing timebases between modules.
fM256÷
n
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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, 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 the AI– signal
on each channel unless otherwise noted. The specifications are the
same for the NI 9229 and the NI 9239 unless otherwise noted.
Input Characteristics
Number of channels .......................... 4 analog input channels
ADC resolution ................................. 24 bits
Type of ADC..................................... Delta-Sigma (with analog
prefiltering)
Sampling mode ................................. Simultaneous
Internal master timebase (fM)
Frequency ................................... 12.8 MHz
Accuracy..................................... ±100 ppm max
Data rate range (fs) using internal master timebase
Minimum.................................... 1.613 kS/s
Maximum ................................... 50 kS/s

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Data rate range (fs) using external master timebase
Minimum.................................... 390.625 S/s
Maximum ................................... 51.2 kS/s
Data rates1(fs)................................... , n= 1, 2, …, 31
Input voltage ranges (AI+ to AI–)2
Overvoltage protection ..................... ±100 V
Input coupling................................... DC
Input impedance (AI+ to AI–) .......... 1 MΩ
1 The data rate must remain within the appropriate data rate range. Refer to the
Understanding NI 9229/9239 Data Rates section for more information.
2 Refer to the Safety Guidelines section for more information about safe operating
voltages.
Module Nominal (V) Typical (V) Minimum (V)
NI 9229 ±60 ±62.64 ±61.5
NI 9239 ±10 ±10.52 ±10.3
fM256÷
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Accuracy, NI 9229
Measurement Conditions
Percent of
Reading
(Gain Error)
Percent of
Range*
(Offset Error)
Calibrated max (–40 to 70 °C) ±0.13% ±0.05%
Calibrated typ (25 °C, ±5 °C) ±0.03% ±0.008%
Uncalibrated max (– 40 to 70 °C) ±1.2% ±0.55%
Uncalibrated typ (25 °C, ±5 °C) ±0.3% ±0.11%
*Range equals 62.64 V