DATASHEET

NI 9229
4 AI, ±60 V, 24 Bit, 50 kS/s/ch Simultaneous

• BNC or screw-terminal connectivity

• Anti-alias filters
• 250 Vrms, CAT II, channel-to-channel isolation (screw
terminal); 60 VDC, CAT I, channel-to-channel isolation
(BNC)

The NI 9229 is an analog input module for use in NI CompactDAQ or CompactRIO systems.
Each channel provides a ±60 V measurement range at a 24-bit resolution. The NI 9229 outputs
50 kS/s of data at the maximum sampling rate. Designed for both speed and accuracy, the
NI 9229 is an effective general-purpose analog module because of its resolution, sample rate,
and input range.

• NI 9229
Kit Contents
• NI 9229 Getting Started Guide

• NI 9971 Backshell Connector Kit (Screw Terminal)

Accessories
• EMI Suppression Ferrite (BNC)
 C SERIES DIFFERENTIAL INPUT MODULE COMPARISON

Product Signal Sample

Channels Simultaneous Resolution Connectivity
Name Levels Rate
Screw-Terminal,
NI 9215 ±10 V 4 100 kS/s/ch Yes 16-Bit Spring-Terminal,
BNC
Spring-Terminal,
NI 9220 ±10 V 16 100 kS/s/ch Yes 16-Bit
DSUB

Screw-Terminal,
NI 9222 ±10 V 4 500 kS/s/ch Yes 16-Bit
BNC

Screw-Terminal,
NI 9223 ±10 V 4 1 MS/s/ch Yes 16-Bit
BNC

Screw-Terminal,
NI 9229 ±60 V 4 50 kS/s/ch Yes 24-Bit
BNC

Screw-Terminal,
NI 9239 ±10 V 4 50 kS/s/ch Yes 24-Bit
BNC

NI C Series Overview

NI provides more than 100 C Series modules for measurement, control, and communication
applications. C Series modules can connect to any sensor or bus and allow for high-accuracy
measurements that meet the demands of advanced data acquisition and control applications.
• Measurement-specific signal conditioning that connects to an array of sensors and signals
• Isolation options such as bank-to-bank, channel-to-channel, and channel-to-earth ground
• -40 °C to 70 °C temperature range to meet a variety of application and environmental
needs
• Hot-swappable
The majority of C Series modules are supported in both CompactRIO and CompactDAQ
platforms and you can move modules from one platform to the other with no modification.

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CompactRIO
CompactRIO combines an open-embedded architecture
with small size, extreme ruggedness, and C Series
modules in a platform powered by the NI LabVIEW
reconfigurable I/O (RIO) architecture. Each system
contains an FPGA for custom timing, triggering, and
processing with a wide array of available modular I/O to
meet any embedded application requirement.

CompactDAQ
CompactDAQ is a portable, rugged data acquisition platform
that integrates connectivity, data acquisition, and signal
conditioning into modular I/O for directly interfacing to any
sensor or signal. Using CompactDAQ with LabVIEW, you
can easily customize how you acquire, analyze, visualize, and
manage your measurement data.

Software
LabVIEW Professional Development System for Windows

• Use advanced software tools for large project development

• Generate code automatically using DAQ Assistant and Instrument
I/O Assistant
• Use advanced measurement analysis and digital signal processing
• Take advantage of open connectivity with DLLs, ActiveX, and .NET
objects
• Build DLLs, executables, and MSI installers

NI LabVIEW FPGA Module

• Design FPGA applications for NI RIO hardware

• Program with the same graphical environment used for desktop and
real-time applications
• Execute control algorithms with loop rates up to 300 MHz
• Implement custom timing and triggering logic, digital protocols, and
DSP algorithms
• Incorporate existing HDL code and third-party IP including Xilinx IP
generator functions
• Purchase as part of the LabVIEW Embedded Control and Monitoring
Suite

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 NI LabVIEW Real-Time Module

• Design deterministic real-time applications with LabVIEW

graphical programming
• Download to dedicated NI or third-party hardware for reliable
execution and a wide selection of I/O
• Take advantage of built-in PID control, signal processing, and
analysis functions
• Automatically take advantage of multicore CPUs or set
processor affinity manually
• Take advantage of real-time OS, development and debugging
support, and board support
• Purchase individually or as part of a LabVIEW suite

NI 9229 Input Circuitry

AI+
Overvoltage
ADC
Protection
AI–

Amplifier Prefilter
NI 9229

• Input signals on each channel are conditioned, buffered, and then sampled by an ADC.
• Each AI channel provides an independent signal path and ADC, enabling you to sample
all channels simultaneously.

Filtering
The NI 9229 uses a combination of analog and digital filtering to provide an accurate
representation of in-band signals and reject 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 anti-imaging bandwidth.
The NI 9229 represents signals within the passband, as quantified primarily by passband ripple
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 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.

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 Figure 1. Typical Passband Response for the NI 9229
0.025

0.000

Gain (dB)

–0.025

–0.050
0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5
Frequency/Data Rate (Hz)

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 signals that appear in the alias-free bandwidth are not aliased artifacts 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. The alias-free bandwidth is equal to the data rate
minus the stopband frequency.

Data Rates
The frequency of a master timebase (fM) controls the data rate (fs) of the NI 9229. The NI 9229
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 with other modules that use master timebases to control sampling, all of the
modules must share a single master timebase source.
The following equation provides the available data rates of the NI 9229:

�� ÷ 256
�� = �

where n is any integer from 1 to 31.

However, the data rate must remain within the appropriate 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, 16.667 kS/s,

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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 has a different set of data rates.
Note The NI 9151 R Series Expansion chassis does not support sharing timebases
between modules.

NI 9229 Specifications
The following specifications are typical for the range -40 °C to 70 °C unless otherwise noted.
All voltages are relative to the AI- signal on each channel unless otherwise noted.

Caution Do not operate the NI 9229 in a manner not specified in this document.
Product misuse can result in a hazard. You can compromise the safety protection
built into the product if the product is damaged in any way. If the product is
damaged, return it to NI for repair.

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 maximum
Data rate range (fs) using internal master timebase
Minimum 1.613 kS/s
Maximum 50 kS/s
Data rate range (fs) using external master timebase
Minimum 390.625 S/s
Maximum 51.2 kS/s

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 Figure 2. Data Rates1 (fs)

�� ÷ 256
�
, � = 1, 2, ..., 31

Input voltage ranges (AI+ to AI-)

Nominal ±60 V
Typical ±62.64 V
Minimum ±61.5 V
Overvoltage protection ±100 V
Input coupling DC
Input impedance (AI+ to AI-) 1 MΩ

Table 1. NI 9229 Accuracy

Percent of Reading Percent of Range2
Measurement Conditions (Gain Error) (Offset Error)

Typical (25 °C, ±5 °C) ±0.03% ±0.008%

Calibrated
Maximum (-40 °C to 70 °C) ±0.13% ±0.05%

Typical (25 °C, ±5 °C) ±0.3% ±0.11%

Uncalibrated3
Maximum (-40 °C to 70 °C) ±1.2% ±0.55%

Input noise 320 μVrms

Stability
Gain drift ±5 ppm/°C
Offset drift ±150 μV/°C
Post-calibration gain match 0.22 dB maximum
(channel-to-channel, 20 kHz)
Phase mismatch
Channel-to-channel 0.045°/kHz max
Module-to-module (0.045°/kHz · fin) + (360° · fin/fM)
Phase nonlinearity (fs = 50 kS/s) 0.11° maximum

1 The data rate must remain within the appropriate data rate range.
2 Range equals 62.64 V
3 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.

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 Figure 3. Input delay

5
40 512 /�� + 3.3 μs

Passband
Frequency 0.453 · fs
Flatness (fs = 50 kS/s) ±100 mdB maximum
Stopband
Frequency 0.547 · fs
Rejection 100 dB
Alias-free bandwidth 0.453 · fs
-3 dB prefilter bandwidth (fs = 50 kS/s) 24.56 kHz
Crosstalk (1 kHz) -130 dB
CMRR (fin = 60 Hz) 116 dB
SFDR (1 kHz, -60 dBFS) 128 dBFS
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
1 kHz, -1 dBFS -99 dB
1 kHz, -20 dBFS -105 dB
MTBF
NI 9229 with screw terminal 662,484 hours at 25 °C; Bellcore Issue 6,
Method 1, Case 3, Limited Part Stress Method
NI 9229 with BNC 864,132 hours at 25 °C; Bellcore Issue 6,
Method 1, Case 3, Limited Part Stress Method

Power Requirements
Power consumption from chassis
Active mode
NI 9229 with screw terminal 740 mW maximum
NI 9229 with BNC 800 mW maximum
Sleep mode 25 μW maximum
Thermal dissipation
Active mode
NI 9229 with screw terminal 760 mW maximum
NI 9229 with BNC 820 mW maximum
Sleep mode 16 mW maximum

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

Tip For two-dimensional drawings and three-dimensional models of the C Series

module and connectors, visit ni.com/dimensions and search by module number.

Screw-terminal wiring
Gauge 0.05 mm2 to 1.5 mm2 (30 AWG to 14 AWG)
copper conductor wire
Wire strip length 6 mm (0.24 in.) of insulation stripped from the
end
Temperature rating 90 °C minimum
Torque for screw terminals 0.22 N · m to 0.25 N · m (1.95 lb · in. to
2.21 lb · in.)
Wires per screw terminal One wire per screw terminal; two wires per
screw terminal using a 2-wire ferrule
Ferrules 0.25 mm2 to 1.5 mm2
Connector securement
Securement type Screw flanges provided
Torque for screw flanges 0.2 N · m (1.80 lb · in.)
Weight
NI 9229 with screw terminal 147 g (5.2 oz)
NI 9229 with BNC 169 g (6.0 oz)

NI 9229 with Screw Terminal Safety Voltages

Connect only voltages that are within the following limits:

Isolation
Channel-to-channel
Continuous 250 Vrms, Measurement Category II
Withstand 1,390 V, verified by a 5 s dielectric withstand
test
Channel-to-earth ground
Continuous 250 Vrms, Measurement Category II
Withstand 2,300 V, verified by a 5 s dielectric withstand
test

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 Division 2 and Zone 2 hazardous 60 VDC, Measurement Category I
locations applications4

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.

Note Measurement Categories CAT I and CAT O are equivalent. These test and
measurement circuits are not intended for direct connection to the MAINS building
installations of Measurement Categories CAT II, CAT III, or CAT IV.

Caution If using in Division 2 or Zone 2 hazardous locations applications, do not

connect the NI 9229 with screw terminal to signals or use for measurements within
Measurement Categories II, III, or IV.

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.

Caution Do not connect the NI 9229 with screw terminal to signals or use for
measurements within Measurement Categories III or IV.

NI 9229 with BNC Safety Voltages

Connect only voltages that are within the following limits:

Isolation
Channel-to-channel
Continuous 60 VDC, Measurement Category I
Withstand 1,000 V, verified by a 5 s dielectric withstand
test
Channel-to-earth ground
Continuous 60 VDC, Measurement Category I
Withstand 1,000 V, verified by a 5 s dielectric withstand
test

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,

4 Channel-to-channel and channel-to-earth ground

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special equipment, limited-energy parts of equipment, circuits powered by regulated low-
voltage sources, and electronics.

Note Measurement Categories CAT I and CAT O are equivalent. These test and
measurement circuits are not intended for direct connection to the MAINS building
installations of Measurement Categories CAT II, CAT III, or CAT IV.

Caution Do not connect the NI 9229 with BNC to signals or use for measurements
within Measurement Categories II, III, or IV.

Hazardous Locations
U.S. (UL) Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D, T4;
Class I, Zone 2, AEx nA IIC T4
Canada (C-UL) Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D, T4;
Class I, Zone 2, Ex nA IIC T4
Europe (ATEX) and International (IECEx) Ex nA IIC T4 Gc

Safety and Hazardous Locations 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 61010-1
• EN 60079-0:2012, EN 60079-15:2010
• IEC 60079-0: Ed 6, IEC 60079-15; Ed 4
• UL 60079-0; Ed 5, UL 60079-15; Ed 3
• CSA 60079-0:2011, CSA 60079-15:2012

Note For UL and other safety certifications, refer to the product label or the Online
Product Certification section.

Electromagnetic Compatibility
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
• FCC 47 CFR Part 15B: Class A emissions
• ICES-001: Class A emissions

Note In the United States (per FCC 47 CFR), Class A equipment is intended for
use in commercial, light-industrial, and heavy-industrial locations. In Europe,

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 Canada, Australia and New Zealand (per CISPR 11) Class A equipment is intended
for use only in heavy-industrial locations.

Note Group 1 equipment (per CISPR 11) is any industrial, scientific, or medical
equipment that does not intentionally generate radio frequency energy for the
treatment of material or inspection/analysis purposes.

Note For EMC declarations and certifications, and additional information, refer to
the Online Product Certification section.

CE Compliance
This product meets the essential requirements of applicable European Directives, as follows:
• 2014/35/EU; Low-Voltage Directive (safety)
• 2014/30/EU; Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC)
• 94/9/EC; Potentially Explosive Atmospheres (ATEX)

Online Product Certification

Refer to the product Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for additional regulatory compliance
information. To obtain product certifications and the DoC for this product, visit ni.com/
certification, search by model number or product line, and click the appropriate link in the
Certification column.

Shock and Vibration

To meet these specifications, you must panel mount the system.

Operating vibration
Random (IEC 60068-2-64) 5 grms, 10 Hz to 500 Hz
Sinusoidal (IEC 60068-2-6) 5 g, 10 Hz to 500 Hz
Operating shock (IEC 60068-2-27) 30 g, 11 ms half sine; 50 g, 3 ms half sine;
18 shocks at 6 orientations

Environmental
Refer to the manual for the chassis you are using for more information about meeting these
specifications.

Operating temperature -40 °C to 70 °C

(IEC 60068-2-1, IEC 60068-2-2)
Storage temperature -40 °C to 85 °C
(IEC 60068-2-1, IEC 60068-2-2)
Ingress protection IP40
Operating humidity (IEC 60068-2-78) 10% RH to 90% RH, noncondensing

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Storage humidity (IEC 60068-2-78) 5% RH to 95% RH, noncondensing
Pollution Degree 2
Maximum altitude 2,000 m

Indoor use only.

Environmental Management
NI is committed to designing and manufacturing products in an environmentally responsible
manner. NI recognizes that eliminating certain hazardous substances from our products is
beneficial to the environment and to NI customers.
For additional environmental information, refer to the Minimize Our Environmental Impact
web page at ni.com/environment. This page contains the environmental regulations and
directives with which NI complies, as well as other environmental information not included in
this document.

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)

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disposed of according to local laws and regulations. For more information about
how to recycle NI products in your region, visit ni.com/environment/weee.

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Calibration
You can obtain the calibration certificate and information about calibration services for the
NI 9229 at ni.com/calibration.
Calibration interval 1 year

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