NI-9381
May 15, 2026

NI-9381

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)

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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