National Instruments 6008 - Manual (Page 25)

© National Instruments Corporation 25 NI USB-6008/6009 User Guide and Specifications
Safety
Standards
The NI USB-6008/6009 is designed to meet the requirements of the
following standards of safety for electrical equipment for measurement,
control, and laboratory use:
• 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 visit
ni.com/certification , search by model number or product line, and click the
appropriate link in the Certification column.
Voltages
Connect only voltages that are within these limits.
Channel-to-GND .................................... ±30 V max,
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.
Caution Do not use this module for connection to signals or for measurements within
Measurement Categories II, III, or IV.
Hazardous Locations
The NI USB-6008/6009 are not certified for use in hazardous locations.
Environmental
The NI USB-6008/6009 device is intended for indoor use only.
Operating temperature
(IEC 60068-2-1 and IEC 60068-2-2) ..... 0 to 55 °C
Operating humidity
(IEC 60068-2-56) ................................... 5 to 95% RH, noncondensing
Maximum altitude .................................. 2,000 m (at 25 °C ambient
temperature)