CDAQ-9171
May 15, 2026

CDAQ-9171

cDAQ‑9171 is a 1‑slot, USB 2.0 bus‑powered CompactDAQ chassis for small, portable sensor measurement systems, supporting hot‑swappable C Series I/O modules

Description

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cDAQ‑9171(NI,PN:781425‑01

cDAQ‑9171 is a 1‑slot, USB 2.0 bus‑powered CompactDAQ chassis for small, portable sensor measurement systems, supporting hot‑swappable C Series I/O modulesNI

1. Model & Part Number

  • Model: cDAQ‑9171

  • NI PN: 781425‑01NI


2. Key Specifications

  • Slots: 1 × C Series module (hot‑swappable)NI

  • Interface: USB 2.0 (bus‑powered, 5 V, max 500 mA)

  • Onboard Counters: 4 × 32‑bit general‑purpose counter/timers (access via digital module)NI

  • Timing Accuracy: 50 ppm (sample rate)

  • FIFO: AI=127 samples; AO=127 samples; DI=511 samples; DO=63 samples

  • Operating Temp: −20 °C to 55 °C

  • Storage Temp: −40 °C to 85 °C

  • Humidity: 5%–90% non‑condensing

  • Dimensions: 131.3 × 88.7 × 33.3 mm (5.17 × 3.49 × 1.31 in)

  • Weight: ~354 g (12.5 oz)


3. Features

  • Bus‑powered: No external power supply needed (USB 5 V)NI

  • Plug‑and‑play: USB enumeration; auto‑detects C Series modulesNI

  • Integrated counters: 4 × 32‑bit counters for encoder, PWM, event countingNI

  • Compact & portable: Small footprint; panel/DIN rail mountable

  • NI‑DAQmx driver: Compatible with LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, Measurement Studio

  • Signal streaming: Patented NI Signal Streaming for continuous waveform data


4. Compatibility

  • C Series Modules: 50+ hot‑swappable modules (analog I/O, digital I/O, counter/timer, sensors: thermocouple, RTD, strain, vibration, etc.)

  • Software: NI‑DAQmx, LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, Python, C#

  • Cables: Standard USB 2.0 cable (A to B)


5. Applications

  • Portable sensor systems: Temperature, voltage, current, strain, vibrationNI

  • Small‑scale DAQ: Mixed analog/digital I/O, counter/timer measurementsNI

  • Encoder/PWM: Quadrature encoders, PWM generation, event countingNI

  • Educational labs: Compact, low‑cost USB DAQ for teachingNI

  • Field testing: Battery‑powered portable data loggingNI


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