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NI 9481E Operating Instructions and Specifications

Each electromechanical relay channel has two interchangeable 
terminals, CHa and CHb. 

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. The LEDs are disabled when the chassis is 
in sleep mode. Refer to th

Sleep Mode

 section for more 

information about sleep mode.

When connecting a load to the NI 9481E, connect the positive lead 
of the load to either the CHa or the CHb terminal, and the ground 
of the load to one of the leads of the power supply. Connect the 
remaining CHa or CHb terminal to the other lead of the power 
supply. Figure 3 shows a possible configuration.

Figure 3.  

Connecting a Load to the NI 9481E

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Summary of Contents for NI 9481E

Page 1: ...OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS NI 9481E 4 Channel SPST Electromechanical Relay Module...

Page 2: ...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 Caution N...

Page 3: ...481E Operating Instructions and Specifications NI 9481E Dimensions The following figure shows the dimensions of the NI 9481E Figure 1 NI 9481E Dimensions in Millimeters Inches 73 4 2 89 0 0 0 00 26 7...

Page 4: ...ecting the NI 9481E The NI 9481E has a 10 terminal detachable screw terminal connector that provides connections for four electromechanical relay channels Figure 2 NI 9481E Terminal Assignments CH0a C...

Page 5: ...s off The LEDs are disabled when the chassis is in sleep mode Refer to the Sleep Mode section for more information about sleep mode When connecting a load to the NI 9481E connect the positive lead of...

Page 6: ...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 slee...

Page 7: ...aracteristics Number of channels 4 electromechanical relay channels Relay type Single pole single throw SPST Power on output state Channels off Switching capacity resistive load Switching voltage 60 V...

Page 8: ...perate time 10 ms max Relay bounce time 3 ms Off state leakage 10 A max Life expectancy Mechanical no load 20 000 000 operations Electrical connecting to load 100 000 operations MTBF 460 321 hours at...

Page 9: ...on at 70 C Active mode 1 5 W max Sleep mode 5 mW max Physical Characteristics Use a dry low velocity stream of air to clean the module If needed use a soft bristle brush for cleaning around components...

Page 10: ...s 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...

Page 11: ...ntrol and laboratory use when installed in a suitable enclosure 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 Produ...

Page 12: ...osure 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 85 C Storage temperature IEC 600...

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