NI-9381
Description
I. Basic Specification
Full Name: 8 AI, 8 AO, 4 DIO, 0 V to 5 V, C Series Multifunction I/O Module
Channels: 8 analog inputs + 8 analog outputs + 4 digital I/O (triple function in one module)
Platform: Only CompactRIO chassis (not supported by CompactDAQ)
Application: General control, small system integration, PLC replacement, 0~5 V sensors/actuators, low-cost multifunction
Core Highlights: Single module integrates AI/AO/DIO, 0~5 V industrial standard, wide temperature range, conformal coating (three protection coatings)
II. Core Specifications (Re-usable, Shared Timing Engine)
✅ Analog Input (AI)
Channels: 8 single-ended, multiplexed (MUX)
Resolution: 12 bits
Input range: 0 - 5 V (fixed)
Total sampling rate: 20 kS/s (shared by all AI + AO)
Per-channel sampling rate: 20 kS/s ÷ (Number of AI + Number of AO) (e.g. 8 AI + 8 AO → 1.25 kS/s/CH)
Input impedance: >100 kΩ
✅ Analog Output (AO)
Channels: 8 single-ended
Resolution: 12 bits
Output range: 0 - 5 V (fixed)
Total update rate: 20 kS/s (shared with AI)
Drive capability: ±5 mA/Channel
✅ Digital I/O (DIO)
Channels: 4 LVTTL bidirectional
Level: 3.3 V LVTTL, compatible with 5 V TTL
Highest update rate: 1 MHz
Functions: Input/Output, Edge Counting, Pulse Generation
✅ Physical and Environmental
Connector: 68-pin D‑Sub (front panel)
Isolation: No isolation (common mode ground)
Temperature: -40 ℃ ~ +70 ℃, 5G vibration / 50G shock
Three protections: Conformal Coated (782580‑02), moisture-proof / dust-proof / corrosion-proof
Power supply: Cabinet bus power supply (+5 V)
III. Software and Drivers
Drivers: NI‑DAQmx, NI‑RIO
Support: LabVIEW, LabVIEW Real‑Time, Python, C/C++
System: Only CompactRIO (Real‑Time), does not support Windows desktop CompactDAQ

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