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What Is CompactDAQ?
CompactDAQ Chassis

C Series Modules for CompactDAQ
Software Integration
Hardware Servicesni.com

What Is CompactDAQ?

A Platform-Based Approach to Conditioned Measurements
CompactDAQ is a portable, flexible data acquisition platform consisting of a CompactDAQ Chassis
and C Series Input and Output (I/O) modules. It combines signal connectors, integrated signal
conditioning, and converters in a single package to deliver higher accuracy measurements byeliminating error-prone cabling and connectors and reducing the number of components in ameasurement system.
With over 60 C Series I/O modules for nearly any sensor type, you can quickly design a custom
hardware setup optimized for size, cost, and performance. The breadth of bus, chassis, and I/O
conditioning options provides the best solution to meet your medium-channel-count application needs.

Key Features
Flexible to Meet Changing Requirements
Whether you are adding new sensors or deploying from the lab to the field, you can use CompactDAQ
as a modular platform to meet the demands of your future applications. By simply changing to adifferent chassis or controller, you can add new functionality, like an integrated processor or extended
operating temperature range.
With 1-, 4-, 8-, and 14-slot chassis options, you can scale systems to higher channel counts by moving
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program all CompactDAQ hardware and C Series I/O modules, so you can modify existing test systems
without any significant software changes.

Precise Timing and Synchronization
CompactDAQ is a modular system, so you can add more measurement types and channels to thesystem by simply plugging in additional modules. All modules are automatically detected andsynchronized to the clock in the backplane of the chassis. CompactDAQ has multiple timing enginesthat you can use to run multiple hardware-timed operations simultaneously with independent rates foranalog input.
For long-distance, distributed systems, you can use a Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) enabled CompactDAQ
device. TSN is the next evolution of the IEEE 802.1 Ethernet standard. It provides sub-microsecond
synchronization over a distributed network of DAQ nodes. Precise timestamps and packet-based
communication are used to share a common notion of time on all nodes in the network, which allows for
accurate synchronization over long distances and eliminates the need for lengthy, physical timing
cables.

Figure 1. Easily expand your system with an integrated network switch for simple daisy chaining.

Rugged Design
With the rugged features of CompactDAQ, you can reconfigure and move a single test system from thelab to the field without having to purchase different equipment. CompactDAQ and all C Series I/O
modules are constructed from A380 cast aluminum to withstand operating temperatures from -20 °C to55 °C and up to 30 g of shock. Minimize cabling costs and distribute measurements closer to yoursensor or signal using rugged form factors with an extended operating temperature range as wide as 40 °C to 70 °C, 50 g shock, and 5 g vibration ratings. CompactDAQ chassis also meet a variety ofinternational safety, Hazloc, and environmental certifications and ratings for operation in harsh industrialenvironments.
For applications requiring additional ruggedness, you can extend TSN enabled CompactDAQ systems
with FieldDAQ™ devices. These devices are IP65/67 rated to be dust-tight and waterproof. They
operate in a -40 °C to 85 °C temperature range with 100 g shock and 10 g vibration. You cansynchronize FieldDAQ devices with TSN-enabled CompactDAQ devices within <1 µs.

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Figure 2. Spend less time preparing instrumentation for the rigors of field testing with CompactDAQ's extended
temperature range, shock and vibration resistance.

CompactDAQ ChassiscDAQ-9171, cDAQ-9174, cDAQ-9178, cDAQ-9179, cDAQ-9181, cDAQ-9184, cDAQ-9185, cDAQ-9188, cDAQ-9189, cDAQ-9191

 Customize your acquisition, analysis, visualization,and reporting with LabVIEW
 Choose from USB, Ethernet, or wireless bus options
 Take advantage of mixed measurement types tomeet your application needs

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 Easily customize timing with up to seven hardwaretimed clocks per chassis
 Take distributed measurements with Time Sensitive
Networking enabled Ethernet chassis
 Use rugged form factors that withstand -40 ºC to 70ºC temperatures, 50 g shock, and 5 g vibration.

Built for Accurate, Conditioned Measurements
With CompactDAQ chassis, you can perform mixed-measurement data acquisition all within one
synchronized, mixed-measurement I/O system by combining the chassis with different C Series I/O
modules. CompactDAQ chassis feature USB or Ethernet connectivity and are available with different
slot counts to provide the right amount of I/O for various applications. You can then pair this system withthe right software to customize how you acquire, analyze, present, and manage your measurementdata.

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Table 1. NI offers rugged chassis with a breadth of bus and size options to meet different application requirements.
BUS

MODELSCONNECTIVITYSLOT COUNTTSNBUILT-IN

OPERATINGSYNCHRONIZATIONTRIGGERINGTEMPERATURE RANGE

cDAQ-9171

USB 2.01——-20 °C to 55 °C

cDAQ-9174

USB 2.04——-20 °C to 55 °C

cDAQ-9178

USB 2.08—-20 °C to 55 °C

cDAQ-9179

USB 3.014—-20 °C to 55 °C

cDAQ-9181

Ethernet1——0 °C to 55 °CcDAQ-9184

Ethernet

4——-20 °C to 55 °C

cDAQ-9185

Ethernet

4cDAQ-9188

Ethernet

8cDAQ-9189

Ethernet

8-40 °C to 70 °C—-40 °C to 70 °C-40 °C to 70 °C

Table 2. NI chassis controllers are rugged, reliable, and high performing for embedded applications.

MODELS1

1SLOT
COUNT

PROCESSOR CORE

HARD DRIVEOPERATING TEMPERATUREMEMORY SIZE

RANGE

cDAQ-9132

41.33 GHz Dual Core Intel

16 GB-20 °C to 55 °C

cDAQ-9133

81.33 GHz Dual Core Intel

16 GB-20 °C to 55 °C

cDAQ-9134

41.33 GHz Dual Core Intel

32 GB-40 °C to 70 °C

cDAQ-9135

81.33 GHz Dual Core Intel

32 GB-40 °C to 70 °C

cDAQ-9136

41.91 GHz Quad Core Intel

32 GB-20 °C to 55 °C

cDAQ-9137

81.91 GHz Quad Core Intel

32 GB-20 °C to 55 °C

All models are available with Windows Embedded Standard 7 or NI Linux Real-Time OS.

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C Series Modules for CompactDAQ

 60+ I/O modules to support a variety of input andoutput types
 Sensor-specific modules designed with built-in signal
conditioning Ability to synchronize all modules through theCompactDAQ chassis backplane Rugged, portable, and hot-swappable design toeasily customize your DAQ application
 A wide range of front connector types to meet yourpreferences

Built for Flexible Data Acquisition Applications
C Series Modules are high quality input and output modules that provide the signal conditioning andanalog-to-digital conversion for your CompactDAQ system. These hot-swappable modules plug directly
into your CompactDAQ chassis, making it simple to build a system tailored for your specific test
requirements.
Each C Series module contains measurement-specific signal conditioning to isolate the data you careabout and filter out noise. C Series modules are designed for direct connection to many sensors andsignals, and come in multiple form factors to be used with multiple connector types. Meet yourapplication requirements by customizing your system with a wide variety of modules for the I/O youneed.

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Table 3. C Series modules cover a wide range of signal types and specifications.
Signal Type

Channel Count

Measurement Types

Max Sample Rate2, 3, 4, 8,±200 mV, ±500 mV, ±1 V,16±5 V

Special Features

Analog Input1
Voltage32±10 V±60 V

20 MS/s/ch

3

Up to channel-channel
isolation

anti-aliasing

Current

3, 4, 8, 16±20 mA, 0-5 Arms, 0-20

200 kS/s

Up to channel-channel

Voltage andCurrent

16±20 mA and ±10 V

500 S/schannel-earth isolation,

Universal

2, 4

Thermocouple

4, 8, 16

J, K, T, E, N, B, R, and95 S/s/chl titi li iUp to channel-channel

RTD

4, 8100 Ω, 1000 Ω

400 S/s

50/60 Hz filtering, bank

Strain/Bridge
Based4, 8¼, ½, full bridge (12050 kS/s/chExternal excitation,

Sound andVibration

2, 3, 4, 8±5 V, ±30 V

102.4 kS/s/ch

IEPE, anti-aliasing

V, mA, TC, RTD, Strain,
Ω, IEPE

51.2 kS/s/ch

Up to channel-channel
isolation, bridge

Analog Output
Voltage12, 4, 6, 163 Vrms, ±10 V, ±40 V

1 MS/s/ch

Up to bank isolation

Current2

4, 8±20 mA

100 kS/s/ch

Channel-earth isolation,4, 6, 8, 16,

TTL (3.3 V or 5 V)

55 ns

Up to channel-channel

32RS422, 5 V, 12 V, 24 V,

4, 8

60 V DC, 30 Vrms, 250

1 op/sUp to channel-channel

Counter

85 V differential, 24 V

1 MHz

Channel-earth isolation

Digitizer

4±10 V

20 MS/s

Built-in analog reference

CAN

1HS/FD, LS/FT CAN

1 Mb/s

—

LIN

1LIN

20 kb/s—

Digital I/O
Input/Output

Relay Output

isolation, sinking orOther

1

Up to 24-bit resolution

2Up to 16-bit resolution

Filler Modules, Busbar Modules and User Interface Modules are also available.

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Software Integration

To keep pace with rapidly changing technology, test systems need to be flexible, and software is thekey to making rapid changes. CompactDAQ seamlessly integrates with a wide array of application
software and programming environments.

Application Software

FlexLogger is data-logging

LabVIEW NXG helps you easily

DIAdem is specificallyapplication software forconfigure compatible

designed to help you

physical test. It provides

measurement hardware, and view

quickly locate, inspect,sensor-focused

and analyze data using

analyze, and report on

configuration workflows

interactive analysis panels.

measurement data using

for a flexible measurement

With the option to takeone software tool. Withsystem with a mix ofmeasurements without

DIAdem, you can locate

analog sensors andprogramming, you can quickly

and load data from any

automotive networks.

make data-driven decisions.

source; interactively

FlexLogger can also extend

Take your application to thevisualize, analyze, andthe functionality of anext level by seamlessly

report your data; andsystem so you cantransitioning your projects tosave time by automating

integrate third-party

the full-featured programmingtasks.

components and custom

environment.

analysis with LabVIEW
plug-ins.

Programming Environments

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LabVIEW software isLabVIEW NXG is the next

LabWindows/CVI is an ANSI C

designed for applications

generation of LabVIEW. Test

software environment withthat require test,

smarter with LabVIEW NXG bya comprehensive set ofmeasurement, and control.

quickly automating yourprogramming tools for

Expandable with real-time

hardware, customizing tests

creating test andcapabilities, graphicalto your specifications, andmeasurement applications.

programming, and a variety

easily viewing measurement

You can use it to manageof toolkits offeringresults from anywhere.

your project, edit andspecialized functionality

debug source code, build afor specific applications,user interface, and test

LabVIEW ensures seamlesscode output andintegration between

performance in one

hardware and software.

streamlined, tabbed
workspace.

THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE
NI supports numerous third party programming environments, including Python, MATLAB, andmore.

NI-DAQmx Application Programming Interface (API)The NI-DAQmx driver features a best-in-class API that works directly with a variety of development options
including LabVIEW, C, C#, and Python. The native integration provides exceptional performance and aseamless experience across all NI DAQ products, minimizing your redevelopment efforts regardless ofhardware changes or upgrades. Additionally, the driver provides access to help files, documentation,and dozens of ready-to-run shipping examples you can use as a starting point for your application.

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Hardware Services

All NI hardware features a one-year warranty for basic repair coverage and includes calibration inadherence to NI specifications prior to shipment. PXI systems also include basic assembly and afunctional test. NI offers additional entitlements to improve uptime and lower maintenance costs withservice programs for hardware. Learn more at ni.com/services/hardware.

Program Duration

Extended Repair
CoverageStandardPremium

1, 3, or1, 3, or5 years

5 years●●System
Configuration,Assembly, andDescription
Length of service program

NI restores your device’s functionality andincludes firmware updates and factory calibration.

NI technicians assemble, install software in, and●●test your system per your custom configuration
prior to shipment.

Test1
Advanced●

Replacement2

NI stocks replacement hardware that can be shipped
immediately if a repair is needed.

System ReturnMaterial●Authorization

NI accepts the delivery of fully assembled systems
when performing repair services.

(RMA)1

Calibration Plan(Optional)

NI performs the requested level of calibration atStandardExpedited3

the specified calibration interval for the durationof the service program.

1

This option is available only for PXI, CompactRIO, and CompactDAQ systems.

2This option is not available for all products in all countries. Contact your local NI sales

engineer to confirm availability.
3

Expedited calibration includes only traceable levels.

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PremiumPlus Service Program
NI can customize the offerings listed above or provide additional entitlements such as on-site
calibration, custom sparing, and life-cycle services through a PremiumPlus Service Program. Contact
your NI sales engineer to learn more.

Technical Support
Every NI system includes a 30-day trial for phone and email support from NI engineers that can beextended through a Standard Service Program (SSP) membership. NI has more than 400 support engineers
around the globe to provide local support in more than 30 languages. You also can take advantage ofNI’s award-winning online resources and communities.

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