sbRIO-9218 Specifications
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sbRIO-9218 Specifications
Definitions
Warranted specifications describe the performance of a model under stated operating conditions and are covered by the model warranty.
Characteristics describe values that are relevant to the use of the model under stated operating conditions but are not covered by the model warranty.
- Typical specifications describe the performance met by a majority of models.
- Nominal specifications describe an attribute that is based on design, conformance testing, or supplemental testing.
Specifications are Typical unless otherwise noted.
Conditions
Specifications are valid under the following conditions unless otherwise noted.
- -40 °C to 70 °C
sbRIO-9218 Pinout
Use the pinout to connect to terminals on the sbRIO-9218.
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | |
| ±16 V | EX+ | — | AI-, EX- | — | — | AI+ | — | — | — |
| ±65 mV | EX+ 1 Optional sensor excitation.[1] | — | EX- [1] | — | — | AI+ | AI-[2]2 Tie to pin 3. | — | — |
| Full-Bridge | EX+ [1] | — | EX- [1] | RS+ | RS- | AI+ | AI- | SC | SC |
| IEPE | — | AI+ | AI- | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| TEDS | — | T+ [3]3 TEDS Class 1 data connection. | T- | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Signal | Description |
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| AI+ | Positive analog input signal connection |
| AI- | Negative analog input signal connection |
| EX+ | Positive sensor excitation connection |
| EX- | Negative sensor excitation connection |
| RS+ | Positive remote sensing connection |
| RS- | Negative remote sensing connection |
| SC | Shunt calibration connection |
| T+ | TEDS data connection |
| T- | TEDS return connection |
General Characteristics
Number of channels | 2 analog input channels | ||||||
ADC resolution | 24 bits | ||||||
Type of ADC | Delta-Sigma | ||||||
Sampling mode | Simultaneous | ||||||
TEDS support | IEEE 1451.4 TEDS Class 1 | ||||||
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±16 V Characteristics
Input coupling | DC | ||||||
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| Measurement Conditions | Gain Error | Offset Error | |
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| Calibrated | Typical, 23 °C ±5 °C | 0.08% | 0.70 mV |
| Maximum, -40 °C to 70 °C | 0.20% | 9 mV | |
| Uncalibrated[4]4 Uncalibrated accuracy refers to the accuracy achieved when acquiring in raw or unscaled modes where the calibration constants stored in the module are not applied to the data. | Typical, 23 °C ±5 °C | 1.2% | 50 mV |
| Maximum, -40 °C to 70 °C | 2.0% | 70 mV | |
Gain drift | 15 ppm/°C | ||||||||||||||||
Offset drift | 32 μV/°C | ||||||||||||||||
Integral non-linearity (INL) | 150 μV | ||||||||||||||||
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Input impedance | 390 kΩ | ||||||||||||||||
Input bandwidth, -3 dB | 0.49 f s | ||||||||||||||||
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Phase non-linearity, DC-20 kHz | 0.30° | ||||||||||||||||
Input delay | (40 + [5/512])/fs + 5.3 μs | ||||||||||||||||
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Alias-free bandwidth | 0.45 fs | ||||||||||||||||
Oversample rate | 64 fs | ||||||||||||||||
Rejection at oversample rate (fs = 51.2 kS/s) | 100 dB | ||||||||||||||||
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD), 1 kHz, -3 dBFS | -100 dBc | ||||||||||||||||
Spurious-Free Dynamic Range (SFDR), 1 kHz, 1 V RMS | 101 dB | ||||||||||||||||
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CMRR, 60 Hz 1 V RMS-to-earth ground | -120 dBFS | ||||||||||||||||
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±65 mV Characteristics
Input coupling | DC | ||||||
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| Measurement Conditions | Gain Error | Offset Error | |
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| Calibrated | Typical, 23 °C±5 °C | 0.13% | 8 μV |
| Maximum, -40 °C to 70 °C | 0.20% | 130 μV | |
| Uncalibrated[5]5 Uncalibrated accuracy refers to the accuracy achieved when acquiring in raw or unscaled modes where the calibration constants stored in the module are not applied to the data. | Typical, 23 °C±5 °C | 1.2% | 300 μV |
| Maximum, -40 °C to 70 °C | 2.0% | 450 μV | |
Gain drift | 10 ppm/°C | ||||||||||||||||
Offset drift | 320 nV/°C | ||||||||||||||||
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Input impedance | >10 MΩ | ||||||||||||||||
Input bandwidth, -3 dB | 0.49 fs | ||||||||||||||||
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Phase non-linearity, DC-20 kHz | 0.2° | ||||||||||||||||
Input delay | (40 + [5/512])/fs + 3.9 μs | ||||||||||||||||
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Alias-free bandwidth | 0.45 fs | ||||||||||||||||
Oversample rate | 64 fs | ||||||||||||||||
Rejection at oversample rate (fs = 51.2 kS/s) | 100 dB | ||||||||||||||||
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD), 1 kHz, -1 dBFS | -95 dBc | ||||||||||||||||
Spurious-Free Dynamic Range (SFDR), 1 kHz, -1 dBFS | 95 dB | ||||||||||||||||
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CMRR, 60 Hz, 1 V RMS-to-earth ground | -133 dBFS | ||||||||||||||||
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Full-Bridge Characteristics
Input coupling | DC | ||||||
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| Measurement Conditions | Gain | Offset | |||
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| Without Offset Null | ≤ 90 days, ±5 °C from Offset Null | ||||
| Calibrated | 3.3 V Excitation | Typical, 23 °C ±5 °C | 0.10% | 2.4 μV/V | 0.5 μV/V |
| Maximum -40 °C to 70 °C | 0.20% | 40 μV/V | 5 μV/V | ||
| 2 V Excitation | Typical, 23 °C ±5 °C | 0.10% | 30 μV /V | 0.8 μV/V | |
| Maximum -40 °C to 70 °C | 0.20% | 87 μV/V | 8 μV/V | ||
| Uncalibrated[6]6 Uncalibrated accuracy refers to the accuracy achieved when acquiring in raw or unscaled modes where the calibration constants stored in the module are not applied to the data. | 3.3 V Excitation | Typical, 23 °C±5 °C | 1.2% | 100 μV/V | — |
| Maximum -40 °C to 70 °C | 2.0% | 150 μV/V | — | ||
| 2 V Excitation | Typical, 23 °C±5 °C | 1.2% | 120 μV/V | — | |
| Maximum -40 °C to 70 °C | 2.0% | 200 μV/V | — | ||
Gain drift | 10 ppm/°C | ||||||
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| Excitation Voltage | Sample Rate | ||
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| 4.27 kS/s | 25.6 kS/s | 51.2 kS/s | |
| 3.3 V | 0.4 μV/V | 1.0 μV/V | 1.3 μV/V |
| 2 V | 0.7 μV/V | 1.6 μV/V | 2.1 μV/V |
Differential input impedance | >10 MΩ | ||||||
Input bandwidth, -3 dB | 0.49 fs | ||||||
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Phase non-linearity, DC-20 kHz | 0.2° | ||||||
Input delay | (40 + [5/512])/fs + 3.9 μs | ||||||
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Alias-free bandwidth | 0.45 fs | ||||||
Oversample rate | 64 fs | ||||||
Rejection at oversample rate (fs = 51.2 kS/s) | 100 dB | ||||||
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD), 1 kHz, -1 dBFS | -95 dBc | ||||||
Spurious-Free Dynamic Range (SFDR), 1 kHz, -1 dBFS | 95 dB | ||||||
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CMRR, 60 Hz, 1 V RMS-to-earth ground | -133 dBFS | ||||||
Shunt calibration accuracy | 50 kΩ ±0.2% | ||||||
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IEPE Characteristics
Input coupling | AC | ||||||
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| Measurement Conditions | Gain Error | |
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| Calibrated | Typical, 23 °C±5 °C | 0.20% (0.017 dB) |
| Maximum, -40 °C to 70 °C | 0.40% (0.034 dB) | |
| Uncalibrated[7]7 Uncalibrated accuracy refers to the accuracy achieved when acquiring in raw or unscaled modes where the calibration constants stored in the module are not applied to the data. | Typical, 23 °C±5 °C | 1.7% (0.146 dB) |
| Maximum, -40 °C to 70 °C | 2.0% (0.172 dB) | |
Residual DC offset | <150 mV | ||||||||
Gain drift | 25 ppm/°C | ||||||||
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Input impedance | 300 kΩ | ||||||||
Input bandwidth, -3 dB | 0.49 fs | ||||||||
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Phase non-linearity, 100 Hz-20 kHz | 0.25° | ||||||||
AC cutoff frequency, -3 dB | 0.5 Hz | ||||||||
Input delay | (40 + [5/512])/fs + 3.9 μs | ||||||||
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Alias-free bandwidth | 0.45 fs | ||||||||
Oversample rate | 64 fs | ||||||||
Rejection at oversample rate (fs = 51.2 kS/s) | 100 dB | ||||||||
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD), 1 kHz, -3 dBFS | -102 dBc | ||||||||
Spurious-Free Dynamic Range (SFDR), 1 kHz, 1 V RMS | 107 dB | ||||||||
Intermodulation Distortion (IMD), (CCIF 11 kHz/12 kHz) | -97 dB | ||||||||
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CMRR, 60 Hz, 1 V RMS-to-earth ground | -122 dBFS | ||||||||
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If you are using an IEPE sensor, use the following equation to ensure that your configuration meets the IEPE compliance voltage range. This equation must resolve to 0 to 19.5.
where
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is the bias voltage of the IEPE sensor
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is the full-scale voltage of the IEPE sensor
±20 mA Characteristics
The ±20 mA measurement type requires the NI-9983 measurement-specific adapter. The characteristics are for the sbRIO-9218 used in conjunction with the NI-9983.
Input coupling | DC | ||||||
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| Measurement Conditions | Gain Error | Offset Error | |
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| Calibrated | Typical, 23 °C±5 °C | 0.40% | 5 μA |
| Maximum, -40 °C to 70 °C | 0.60% | 42 μA | |
| Uncalibrated[8]8 Uncalibrated accuracy refers to the accuracy achieved when acquiring in raw or unscaled modes where the calibration constants stored in the module are not applied to the data. | Typical, 23 °C±5 °C | 1.5% | 100 μA |
| Maximum, -40 °C to 70 °C | 2.0% | 150 μA | |
Gain drift | 35 ppm/°C | ||||||||||||||||
Offset drift | 105 nA/°C | ||||||||||||||||
Shunt resistance | 3.01 Ω | ||||||||||||||||
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Input impedance | 45 Ω ±30% | ||||||||||||||||
Input bandwidth, -3 dB | 0.49 fs | ||||||||||||||||
Input delay | (40 + [5/512])/fs + 3.9 μs | ||||||||||||||||
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Alias-free bandwidth | 0.45 fs | ||||||||||||||||
Oversample rate | 64 fs | ||||||||||||||||
Rejection at oversample rate (fs = 51.2 kS/s) | 100 dB | ||||||||||||||||
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CMRR, 60 Hz, 1 V RMS-to-earth ground | -99 dBFS | ||||||||||||||||
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±60 V Characteristics
The ±60 V measurement type requires the NI-9987 measurement-specific adapter. The characteristics are for the sbRIO-9218 used in conjunction with the NI-9987.
Input coupling | DC | ||||||
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| Measurement Conditions | Gain Error | Offset Error | |
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| Calibrated | Typical, 23 °C±5 °C | 0.3% | 3 mV |
| Maximum, -40 °C to 70 °C | 0.6% | 40 mV | |
| Uncalibrated[9]9 Uncalibrated accuracy refers to the accuracy achieved when acquiring in raw or unscaled modes where the calibration constants stored in the module are not applied to the data. | Typical, 23 °C±5 °C | 1.3% | 200 mV |
| Maximum, -40 °C to 70 °C | 2.0% | 300 mV | |
Gain drift | 30 ppm/°C | ||||||||
Offset drift | 120 μV/°C | ||||||||
Integral non-linearity (INL) | 15 mV | ||||||||
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Input impedance | 1.49 MΩ | ||||||||
Input bandwidth, -3 dB | Lesser of 7 kHz or 0.49 fs | ||||||||
Flatness, DC to 500 Hz, referred to DC, fs ≥ 1.652 kS/s | 0.2 dB | ||||||||
Input delay | (40 + [5/512])/fs + 27.2 μs | ||||||||
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Alias-free bandwidth | 0.45 fs | ||||||||
Oversample rate | 64 fs | ||||||||
Rejection at oversample rate (fs = 51.2 kS/s) | 100 dB | ||||||||
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD), 8 V RMS, 500 Hz | -80 dBc | ||||||||
Spurious-Free Dynamic Range (SFDR), 8 V RMS, 500 Hz | -80 dB | ||||||||
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CMRR, 60 Hz, 1 V RMS-to-earth ground | -89 dBFS | ||||||||
Half-Bridge Mode Characteristics
The half-bridge measurement type requires the NI-9986 measurement-specific adapter. The characteristics are for the sbRIO-9218 used in conjunction with the NI-9986.
Input coupling | DC | ||||||
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| Measurement Conditions | Gain | Offset | |||
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| Without Offset Null | ≤ 90 days, ±5 °C from Offset Null | ||||
| Calibrated | 3.3 V and 2 V excitation | Typical 23 °C±5 °C | 0.10% | 700 μV/V | 45 μV/V |
| Maximum -40 °C to 70 °C | 0.20% | 1,000 μV/V | 90 μV/V | ||
| Uncalibrated[10]10 Uncalibrated accuracy refers to the accuracy achieved when acquiring in raw or unscaled modes where the calibration constants stored in the module are not applied to the data. | 3.3 V and 2 V excitation | Typical 23 °C±5 °C | 1.2% | 800 μV/V | — |
| Maximum -40 °C to 70 °C | 2.0% | 1.1 mV/V | — | ||
Gain drift | 10 ppm/°C |
Offset drift | 1.3 μV/V/°C |
| Excitation Voltage | Sample Rate | ||
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| 4.27 kS/s | 25.6 kS/s | 51.2 kS/s | |
| 3.3 V | 0.4 μV/V | 1.0 μV/V | 1.3 μV/V |
| 2 V | 0.7 μV/V | 1.6 μV/V | 2.2 μV/V |
Input bandwidth, -3 dB | 0.49 fs | ||||||
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Phase non-linearity, DC-20 kHz | 0.2° | ||||||
Input delay | (40 + [5/512])/fs + 3.9 μs | ||||||
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Alias-free bandwidth | 0.45 fs | ||||||
Oversample rate | 64 fs | ||||||
Rejection at oversample rate (fs = 51.2 kS/s) | 100 dB | ||||||
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD), 1 kHz, -1 dBFS | -95 dBc | ||||||
Spurious-Free Dynamic Range (SFDR), 1 kHz, -1 dBFS | 95 dB | ||||||
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CMRR, 60 Hz, 1 V RMS-to-earth ground | -73 dBFS | ||||||
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Quarter-Bridge Characteristics
The quarter-bridge measurement type requires the NI-9984 or NI-9985 measurement-specific adapter. The characteristics are for the sbRIO-9218 used in conjunction with the NI-9984 or the NI-9985.
Input coupling | DC | ||||||
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| Measurement Conditions | Gain | Offset | |||
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| Without Offset Null | ≤ 90 days, ±5 °C from Offset Null | ||||
| Calibrated | 3.3 V and 2 V excitation | Typical 23 °C±5 °C | 0.10% | 700 μV/V | 45 μV/V |
| Maximum -40 °C to 70 °C | 0.20% | 1,000 μV/V | 90 μV/V | ||
| Uncalibrated[11]11 Uncalibrated accuracy refers to the accuracy achieved when acquiring in raw or unscaled modes where the calibration constants stored in the module are not applied to the data. | 3.3 V and 2 V excitation | Typical 23 °C±5 °C | 1.2% | 800 μV/V | — |
| Maximum -40 °C to 70 °C | 2.0% | 1.1 mV/V | — | ||
Gain drift | 10 ppm/°C | ||||||
Offset drift | 1.3 μV/V/°C | ||||||
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| 4.27 kS/s | 25.6 kS/s | 51.2 kS/s | |
| 350 Ω, 3.3 V | 0.4 μV/V | 1.0 μV/V | 1.3 μV/V |
| 120 Ω, 2 V | 0.7 μV/V | 1.6 μV/V | 2.2 μV/V |
Input bandwidth, -3dB | 0.49 fs | ||||||
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Phase non-linearity, DC-20 kHz | 0.2° | ||||||
Input delay | (40 + [5/512])/fs + 3.9 μs | ||||||
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Alias-free bandwidth | 0.45 fs | ||||||
Oversample rate | 64 fs | ||||||
Rejection at oversample rate (fs = 51.2 kS/s) | 100 dB | ||||||
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD), 1 kHz, -1 dBFS | -95 dBc | ||||||
Spurious-Free Dynamic Range (SFDR), 1 kHz, -1 dBFS | 95 dB | ||||||
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CMRR, 60 Hz, 1 V RMS-to-earth ground | -73 dBFS | ||||||
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Safety Voltages
Isolation Voltages
Temporary Overvoltage—An overvoltage condition of a relatively long duration.
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Measurement Category
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.
Environmental Characteristics
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Pollution Degree | 2 | ||||||
Maximum altitude | 5,000 m | ||||||
Power Requirements
Module Power Requirements
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Vsup Power Requirements
Vsup input voltage range | 9 V to 30 V | ||||||
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Physical Characteristics
Connector type | DSUB |
Weight | 49.0 g (1.73 oz) |
Compliance Standards
Safety Compliance Standards
This product is designed to meet the requirements of the following electrical equipment safety standards for measurement, control, and laboratory use:
- IEC 61010-1, EN 61010-1
- UL 61010-1, CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1
EMC Standards
This product meets the requirements of the following EMC standards for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use:
- EN 61326-1 (IEC 61326-1): Class A emissions; Industrial immunity
- EN 55011 (CISPR 11): Group 1, Class A emissions
- AS/NZS CISPR 11: Group 1, Class A emissions
- ICES-001: Class A emissions
Environmental Standards
This product meets the requirements of the following environmental standards for electrical equipment.
- IEC 60068-2-1 Cold
- IEC 60068-2-2 Dry heat
Calibration
Calibration interval | 2 years |
Environmental Management
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1 Optional sensor excitation.
2 Tie to pin 3.
3 TEDS Class 1 data connection.
4 Uncalibrated accuracy refers to the accuracy achieved when acquiring in raw or unscaled modes where the calibration constants stored in the module are not applied to the data.
5 Uncalibrated accuracy refers to the accuracy achieved when acquiring in raw or unscaled modes where the calibration constants stored in the module are not applied to the data.
6 Uncalibrated accuracy refers to the accuracy achieved when acquiring in raw or unscaled modes where the calibration constants stored in the module are not applied to the data.
7 Uncalibrated accuracy refers to the accuracy achieved when acquiring in raw or unscaled modes where the calibration constants stored in the module are not applied to the data.
8 Uncalibrated accuracy refers to the accuracy achieved when acquiring in raw or unscaled modes where the calibration constants stored in the module are not applied to the data.
9 Uncalibrated accuracy refers to the accuracy achieved when acquiring in raw or unscaled modes where the calibration constants stored in the module are not applied to the data.
10 Uncalibrated accuracy refers to the accuracy achieved when acquiring in raw or unscaled modes where the calibration constants stored in the module are not applied to the data.
11 Uncalibrated accuracy refers to the accuracy achieved when acquiring in raw or unscaled modes where the calibration constants stored in the module are not applied to the data.