National Instruments NI 9217 Operating Instructions Manual

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NI 9217 Operating Instructions and Specifications 10 ni.comIf you are using a 4-wire RTD, connect EX to the positive lead ofthe RTD. If you are using a 3-wire RTD, do not connect the RTDto the EX terminal. For the best measurement results when usingthe NI 9217 with a 3-wire RTD, use equal-length wires between theRTD+ terminal and the RTD and between the COM terminal andthe RTD. Also, keep the lead resistance within 5% of the nominalRTD value. The NI 9217 accuracy specifications account for thislead error. Refer to the Specifications section for more informationabout accuracy.Figure 4. Connecting an RTD to the NI 9217NI 92174-Wire EXRTD+RTD–COMRTD