NI-9205 and

sbRIO-9205
Specifications

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NI-9205 and sbRIO-9205 Specifications
These specifications apply to the NI-9205 and sbRIO-9205.

Revision History
Version Date changed Description
Updated analog input absolute
378861B-01 February 2025 accuracy and residual gain error
tables.
378861A-01 December 2022 Initial release.

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Connector Types
The NI-9205 has more than one connector type: NI-9205 with spring terminal and
NI-9205 with DSUB. Unless the connector type is specified, NI-9205 refers to all
connector types.

The NI-9205 with spring terminal is available in two types: push-in spring terminal and
spring terminal. The push-in type spring terminal connector is black and orange. The
spring terminal connector is black. NI-9205 with spring terminal refers to both types
unless the two types are specified. Differences between the two types of spring
terminal connectors are noted by the connector color.

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 for the range -40 °C to 70 °C unless otherwise noted. All
voltages are relative to COM unless otherwise noted.

NI-9205 with Spring Terminal (Black Connector) Pinout

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AI0 1 19 AI8
AI1 2 20 AI9
AI2 3 21 AI10
AI3 4 22 AI11
AI4 5 23 AI12
AI5 6 24 AI13
AI6 7 25 AI14
AI7 8 26 AI15
AI16 9 27 AI24
AI17 10 28 AI25
AI18 11 29 AI26
AI19 12 30 AI27
AI20 13 31 AI28
AI21 14 32 AI29
AI22 15 33 AI30
AI23 16 34 AI31
COM 17 35 AISENSE
DO0 18 36 PFI0

Table 1. Signal Descriptions

Signal Description
AI Analog input signal connection
AISENSE Reference connection for NRSE measurements
Common reference connection to isolated
COM
ground
DO Digital output signal connection
Programmable function interface, digital input
PFI
signal connection

NI-9205 with Push-in Style Spring Terminal (Black/Orange

Connector) Pinout

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AI0 1 19 AI8
AI1 2 20 AI9
AI2 3 21 AI10
AI3 4 22 AI11
AI4 5 23 AI12
AI5 6 24 AI13
AI6 7 25 AI14
AI7 8 26 AI15
AI16 9 27 AI24
AI17 10 28 AI25
AI18 11 29 AI26
AI19 12 30 AI27
AI20 13 31 AI28
AI21 14 32 AI29
AI22 15 33 AI30
AI23 16 34 AI31
COM 17 35 AISENSE
DO0 18 36 PFI0

Table 2. Signal Descriptions

Signal Description
AI Analog input signal connection
AISENSE Reference connection for NRSE measurements
Common reference connection to isolated
COM
ground
DO Digital output signal connection
Programmable function interface, digital input
PFI
signal connection

NI-9205 with DSUB Pinout

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1 AI0
AI8 20
2 AI1
AI9 21
3 AI2
AI10 22
4 AI3
AI11 23
5 AI4
AI12 24
6 AI5
AI13 25
7 AI6
AI14 26
8 AI7
AI15 27
9 DO0
PFI0 28
10 COM
COM 29
11 AI16
AI24 30
12 AI17
AI25 31
13 AI18
AI26 32
14 AI19
AI27 33
15 AI20
AI28 34
16 AI21
AI29 35
17 AI22
AI30 36
18 AI23
AI31 37
19 AISENSE

Table 3. Signal Descriptions

Signal Description
AI Analog input signal connection
AISENSE Reference connection for NRSE measurements
Common reference connection to isolated
COM
ground
DO Digital output signal connection
Programmable function interface, digital input
PFI
signal connection

Analog Input Characteristics

Number of channels 16 differential/32 single-ended channels
ADC resolution 16 bits
DNL No missing codes guaranteed

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Table 4. Conversion Time (Maximum Sampling Rate)

Chassis Type Conversion Time
CompactRIO and CompactDAQ chassis 4.00 μs (250 kS/s)
R Series Expansion chassis 4.50 μs (222 kS/s)

Input coupling DC
Nominal input ranges ±10 V, ±5 V, ±1 V, ±0.2 V
Minimum overrange, ±10 V range 4%
Maximum working voltage for analog inputs
Each channel must remain within ±10.4 V of COM
(signal + common mode)

Table 5. Input Impedance (AI-to-COM)

Device State Input Impedance
Powered on >10 GΩ in parallel with 100 pF
Powered off/overload 4.7 kΩ minimum

Input bias current ±100 pA

Analog bandwidth 370 kHz

Table 6. Crosstalk, at 100 kHz

Proximity Crosstalk
Adjacent channels -65 dB
Non-adjacent channels -70 dB

Table 7. Overvoltage Protection

Channel Overvoltage Protection
AI channel, 0 to 31 ±30 V, one channel only
AISENSE ±30 V

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Table 8. Settling Time for Multi-channel Measurements, Accuracy, All Ranges

Measurement Conditions Settling Time
±120 ppm of full-scale step, ±8 LSB 4 μs convert interval
±30 ppm of full-scale step, ±2 LSB 8 μs convert interval

Table 9. Analog Triggers

Number of triggers 1
Resolution 10 bits, 1 in 1,024
Bandwidth, -3 dB 370 kHz
Accuracy ±1% of full scale

Table 10. Scaling Coefficients

Range Scaling Coefficient
±10 V 328 μV/LSB
±5 V 164.2 μV/LSB
±1 V 32.8 μV/LSB
±0.2 V 6.57 μV/LSB

Common-mode rejection ratio (CMRR), DC to

100 dB
60 Hz

Figure 1. CMRR, AI+ to AI-

AI <0...31> CMRR
140

120

100
CMRR (dB)

80

60

40

60 100 1k 10 k 100 k
Frequency (Hz)

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Analog Input Absolute Accuracy

The following values are based on calibrated scaling coefficients, which are stored in
the onboard EEPROM.

Table 11. Absolute Accuracy

Accuracy at Full Scale1
2
Range Within 2 Years of Within 10 Years of Random Noise, σ Sensitivity3
Calibration Calibration
±10 V 6,230 μV 7,280 μV 237 µV RMS 96.0 μV
±5 V 3,230 μV 3,750 μV 121 µV RMS 46.4 μV
±1 V 692 μV 800 μV 29 µV RMS 10.4 μV
±0.2 V 175 μV 195 μV 15 µV RMS 4.0 μV

Note NI recommends a calibration interval of 2 years and only provides

calibration services referencing the 2-year specification limits. If you choose
to calibrate less often, the 10-year column provides predicted performance
over this extended interval. Choose an appropriate interval based on your
application requirements. Longer calibration intervals are more likely to
result in As-Found calibration failures when the device is sent back for
calibration and compared against the 2-year specification limits.

Table 12. Residual Gain Error

Range Within 2 Years of Calibration Within 10 Years of Calibration
±10 V 115 ppm of reading 220 ppm of reading
±5 V 135 ppm of reading 240 ppm of reading
±1 V 155 ppm of reading 260 ppm of reading
±0.2 V 215 ppm of reading 320 ppm of reading

1. Absolute accuracy values at full scale on the analog input channels assume the device is operating
within 70 °C of the last external calibration and are valid for averaging 100 samples immediately
following self-calibration.
2. Differential mode.
3. Sensitivity is a function of noise and indicates the smallest voltage change that can be detected.

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Gain tempco 11 ppm/°C

Reference tempco 5 ppm/°C

Table 13. Residual Offset Error

Range Residual Offset Error
±10 V 20 ppm of range
±5 V 20 ppm of range
±1 V 25 ppm of range
±0.2 V 40 ppm of range

Table 14. Offset Tempco

Range Offset Tempco
±10 V 44 ppm of range/°C
±5 V 47 ppm of range/°C
±1 V 66 ppm of range/°C
±0.2 V 162 ppm of range/°C

INL error 76 ppm of range

Analog Input Accuracy Formulas

Absolute Accuracy = Reading * Gain Error + Range * Offset Error + Noise

Uncertainty

where

• Gain Error = Residual Gain Error + Gain Tempco * Temp Change from

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Last Internal Cal + Reference Tempco * Temp Change from Last

External Cal
• Offset Error = Residual Offset Error + Offset Tempco * Temp Change
from Last Internal Cal + INL Error
• Noise Uncertainty = (Random Noise * 3) / √100 for a coverage factor of 3 σ
and averaging 100 points

Absolute accuracy at full scale on the analog input channels is determined using the
following assumptions:

• Temp Change from Last External Cal = 70 °C

• Temp Change from Last Internal Cal = 1 °C
• Number of Readings = 100
• Coverage Factor = 3 σ

For example, on the ±10 V range, the absolute accuracy at full scale is as follows:

• Gain Error = 115 ppm + 11 ppm * 1 + 5 ppm * 70

• Gain Error = 476 ppm
• Offset Error = 20 ppm + 44 ppm * 1 + 76 ppm
• Offset Error = 140 ppm
• Noise Uncertainty = (237 μV * 3) / √100
• Noise Uncertainty = 72 μV
• Absolute Accuracy = 10 V * 476 ppm + 10 V * 140 ppm + 72 μV
• Absolute Accuracy = 6,231 μV, rounds to 6,230 μV

Digital Characteristics
Number of channels 1 digital input channel, 1 digital output channel4
Overvoltage protection ±30 V

4. The digital output channel is supported only in CompactRIO Systems with the FPGA Interface.

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Table 15. Digital Logic Levels

Minimum Maximum
Input high, VIH 2.0 V 3.3 V
Input low, VIL 0V 0.34 V
Output high, VOH, sourcing
2.1 V 3.3 V
75 μA
Output low, VOH, sinking 250 μA 0 V 0.4 V

Table 16. External Digital Triggers

Source PFI0
Delay 100 ns maximum

Safety Voltages
Connect only voltages that are within the following limits:

Maximum voltage5

Channel-to-COM ±30 V DC

NI-9205 with Spring Terminal (Black Connector) Isolation

Voltages

Channel-to-channel None

Channel-to-earth ground

Continuous 250 V RMS, Measurement Category II

5. The maximum voltage that can be applied or output between AI and COM without creating a safety
hazard.

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Withstand up to 2,000 m 3,000 V RMS, verified by a 5 s dielectric withstand test

NI-9205 with Push-in Style Spring Terminal (Black/Orange

Connector) Isolation Voltages

Channel-to-channel None

Channel-to-earth ground

Continuous 250 V RMS, Measurement Category II

Withstand up to 5,000 m 3,000 V RMS, verified by a 5 s dielectric withstand test

NI-9205 with DSUB Isolation Voltages

Channel-to-channel None

Channel-to-earth ground

Continuous 60 V DC, Measurement Category I

Withstand up to 2,000 m 1,000 V RMS, verified by a 5 s dielectric withstand test

Withstand up to 5,000 m 500 V RMS

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Measurement Category
Measurement Category I

Caution Do not connect the NI-9205 with DSUB to signals or use for
measurements within Measurement Categories II, III, or IV.

Attention Ne pas connecter le NI-9205 with DSUB à des signaux dans les
catégories de mesure II, III ou IV et ne pas l'utiliser pour effectuer des
mesures dans ces catégories.

Warning Do not connect the NI-9205 with DSUB to signals or use for
measurements within Measurement Categories II, III, or IV, or for
measurements on MAINs circuits or on circuits derived from Overvoltage
Category II, III, or IV which may have transient overvoltages above what the
product can withstand. The NI-9205 with DSUB must not be connected to
circuits that have a maximum voltage above the continuous working voltage,
relative to earth or to other channels, or this could damage and defeat the
insulation. The NI-9205 with DSUB can only withstand transients up to the
transient overvoltage rating without breakdown or damage to the insulation.
An analysis of the working voltages, loop impedances, temporary
overvoltages, and transient overvoltages in the system must be conducted
prior to making measurements.

Mise en garde Ne pas connecter le NI-9205 with DSUB à des signaux dans
les catégories de mesure II, III ou IV et ne pas l'utiliser pour des mesures dans
ces catégories, ou des mesures sur secteur ou sur des circuits dérivés de
surtensions de catégorie II, III ou IV pouvant présenter des surtensions
transitoires supérieures à ce que le produit peut supporter. Le NI-9205 with
DSUB ne doit pas être raccordé à des circuits ayant une tension maximale
supérieure à la tension de fonctionnement continu, par rapport à la terre ou
à d'autres voies, sous peine d'endommager et de compromettre l'isolation.
Le NI-9205 with DSUB peut tomber en panne et son isolation risque d'être
endommagée si les tensions transitoires dépassent la surtension transitoire
nominale. Une analyse des tensions de fonctionnement, des impédances de

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boucle, des surtensions temporaires et des surtensions transitoires dans le

système doit être effectuée avant de procéder à des mesures.

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 for other circuits not intended for direct
connection to the MAINS building installations of Measurement Categories
CAT II, CAT III, or CAT IV.

Measurement Category II

Caution Do not connect the NI-9205 with spring terminal to signals or use
for measurements within Measurement Categories III or IV.

Attention Ne pas connecter le NI-9205 with spring terminal à des signaux

dans les catégories de mesure III ou IV et ne pas l'utiliser pour effectuer des
mesures dans ces catégories.

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.

Environmental Characteristics
Temperature

Operating -40 °C to 70 °C

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Storage -40 °C to 85 °C

Humidity

Operating 10% RH to 90% RH, noncondensing

Storage 5% RH to 95% RH, noncondensing

Ingress protection IP40

Pollution Degree 2

Maximum altitude 5,000 m

Shock and Vibration

Operating vibration

Random 5 g RMS, 10 Hz to 500 Hz

Sinusoidal 5 g, 10 Hz to 500 Hz

Operating shock 30 g, 11 ms half sine; 50 g, 3 ms half sine; 18 shocks at 6 orientations

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

Power Requirements
Power consumption from chassis

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Active mode 625 mW maximum

Sleep mode 15 mW

Thermal dissipation (at 70 °C)

Active mode 625 mW maximum

Sleep mode 15 mW

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions and Weight

Dimensions Visit [Link]/dimensions and search by module number.

Weight

NI-9205 with push-in style spring terminal (black/orange connector) 163 g (5.7 oz)

NI-9205 with spring terminal (black connector) 158 g (5.8 oz)

NI-9205 with DSUB 148 g (5.3 oz)

NI-9205 with Push-In Style Spring Terminal (Black/Orange

Connector)
The push-in spring style NI-9205 with spring terminal does not require a tool for signal
connection; push the wire into the terminal when using solid wire or stranded wire

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with a ferrule, or by pressing the push button when using stranded wire without a
ferrule.

Spring-terminal wiring

Gauge 0.13 mm2 to 1.5 mm2 (26 AWG to 16 AWG) copper conductor wire

Wire strip length 10 mm (0.394 in.) of insulation stripped from the end

Temperature rating 90 °C minimum

Wires per spring One wire per screw terminal; two wires per screw terminal using a 2-wire
terminal ferrule

Ferrules 0.14 mm2 to 1.5 mm2

Connector securement

Securement type Screw flanges provided

Torque for screw flanges 0.2 N · m (1.8 lb · in.)

NI-9205 with Spring Terminal (Black Connector)

The NI-9205 with spring terminal (black connector) requires a flathead screwdriver
with a 2.3 mm × 1.0 mm (0.09 in. × 0.04 in.) blade for signal connection; insert the
screwdriver into a spring clamp activation slot to open the corresponding connector
terminal, press a wire into the open connector terminal, and then remove the
screwdriver from the activation slot to clamp the wire into place.

Spring-terminal wiring

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Gauge 0.08 mm2 to 1.0 mm2 (28 AWG to 18 AWG) copper conductor wire

Wire strip length 7 mm (0.28 in.) of insulation stripped from the end

Temperature rating 90 °C minimum

Wires per spring terminal One wire per spring terminal

Connector securement

Securement type Screw flanges provided

Torque for screw flanges 0.2 N · m (1.80 lb · in.)

Calibration
You can obtain the calibration certificate and information about calibration services for
the NI-9205 at [Link]/calibration.

Recommended calibration interval 2 years

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