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NI USB-9215 Series User Guide and Specifications

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Safety

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

Safety Voltages

NI USB-9215 with Screw Terminal Safety Voltages

Connect only voltages that are within these limits.

Channel-to-COM ....................................±30 V max

Isolation

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

Channel-to-earth ground

Withstand .................................2,300 V

rms

, 5 seconds max

Continuous ...............................250 V

rms

Measurement Category II

Measurement Category II is for measurements performed on circuits 
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 V for Europe). Do not use 
this module with Measurement Category III or IV voltages.

NI USB-9215A with BNC Safety Voltages

Connect only voltages that are within these limits.

AI+-to-AI–..............................................±30 V max

Isolation

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

Channel-to-earth ground

Withstand .................................1,500 V

rms

, 5 seconds max

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

Measurement Category I

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. Do not 
use this module with Measurement Category II, III, or IV voltages.

Summary of Contents for USB-9215 Series

Page 1: ...backshell and NI USB 9215A with BNC are referred to inclusively as the NI USB 9215 Series Introduction The NI USB 9215 Series data acquisition devices provide a USB interface for four channels of 16...

Page 2: ...nal in Millimeters Inches Figure 3 NI USB 9215 BNC in Millimeters Inches Hi Speed USB Carrier NI USB 9162 140 23 mm 5 521 in 137 82 mm 5 426 in 120 68 mm 4 751 in 118 26 mm 4 656 in 88 12 mm 3 469 in...

Page 3: ...has been switched off or the area is known to be nonhazardous Caution The NI USB 9215 Series is not certified for use in hazardous locations Safety Guidelines for Hazardous Voltages If hazardous volt...

Page 4: ...sts which devices are supported by this version of NI DAQ Select Start All Programs National Instruments NI DAQ NI DAQ Readme The NI DAQmx Help contains general information about measurement concepts...

Page 5: ...ns Taking an NI DAQmx Measurement in LabWindows CVI which includes step by step instructions about creating a measurement task using the DAQ Assistant In LabWindows CVI select Help Contents then selec...

Page 6: ...x C Reference Help NET Languages without NI Application Software With the Microsoft NET Framework version 1 1 or later you can use NI DAQmx to create applications using Visual C and Visual Basic NET w...

Page 7: ...rograms National Instruments NI DAQmx Base Documentation Getting Started Guide Getting Started with NI DAQmx Base for Linux and Mac Users describes how to install your NI DAQmx Base software your NI D...

Page 8: ...DAQmx users step by step instructions for installing software and hardware configuring channels and tasks and getting started developing an application Note For information about non Windows operating...

Page 9: ...software you plan to use with the device Refer to the Related Documentation section of this guide and the documentation included with the software for more information Installing the NI 9215 in the NI...

Page 10: ...s for mounting it to a panel Refer to Figure 6 for dimensions Figure 6 NI USB 9215 Series Dimensions in Millimeters Inches Connecting the NI USB 9215 Series to a Computer Plug one end of the USB cable...

Page 11: ...e Wiring the NI USB 9215 Series Device The NI USB 9215 Series provides connections for four differential analog input channels The NI USB 9215A with BNC has four BNC connectors Caution A high voltage...

Page 12: ...gnal AI The NI USB 9215 with screw terminal also has a common terminal COM that is internally connected to the isolated ground reference of the module Refer to Table 3 for the terminal assignments of...

Page 13: ...ng a Grounded Differential Voltage Signal to the NI USB 9215 NI USB 9215 with Screw Terminal Shown For floating differential signals the voltage source may go outside of the common mode signal range o...

Page 14: ...oltage signal to AI Connect the ground signal to AI For the NI USB 9215 with screw terminal you must also connect the ground signal to the COM terminal to keep the common mode voltage in the specified...

Page 15: ...stalled when using hazardous voltages 42 4 Vpk 60 VDC Refer to Figure 11 while completing the following steps to assemble the backshell 1 Connect the leads to the screw terminal and secure with the st...

Page 16: ...channels have independent track and hold amplifiers that allow you to sample all four channels simultaneously Figure 13 Input Circuitry for One Channel on the NI USB 9215 with Screw Terminal The NI US...

Page 17: ...rate1 NI USB 9215 NI USB 9215A2 100 kS s per channel NI USB 9215A with BNC2 100 kS s per channel Operating voltage range AI to AI Typical 10 V not software selectable Maximum working voltage signal co...

Page 18: ...bandwidth 3 dB 420 kHz min Input impedance Resistance With screw terminal 1 G With BNC between any two AI terminals 200 k Capacitance 25 pF Input bias current 10 nA Input noise RMS 1 2 LSBrms Peak to...

Page 19: ...mode 2 5 mA max Bus Interface USB specifications NI USB 9215 USB 2 0 Full Speed NI USB 9215A USB 2 0 Hi Speed NI USB 9215A BNC USB 2 0 Hi Speed Physical Characteristics Dimensions With combicon 14 0 c...

Page 20: ...urope Do not use this module with Measurement Category III or IV voltages NI USB 9215A with BNC Safety Voltages Connect only voltages that are within these limits AI to AI 30 V max Isolation Channel t...

Page 21: ...azardous locations Environmental The NI USB 9215 Series is intended for indoor use only Operating temperature IEC 60068 2 1 IEC 60068 2 2 0 to 60 C Storage temperature IEC 60068 2 1 IEC 60068 2 2 40 t...

Page 22: ...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 ni co...

Page 23: ...tional Instruments also has offices located around the world to help address your support needs For telephone support in the United States create your service request at ni com support and follow the...

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