cDAQ-9170 Specifications
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cDAQ-9170 Specifications
These specifications apply to the cDAQ-9170.
Revision History
Version | Date changed | Description |
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379134A-01 | March 2025 | Initial release. |
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Definitions
Warranted Specifications describe the performance of a model under stated operating conditions and are covered by the model warranty.
Characteristics describe values that are relevant to the use of the model under stated operating conditions but are not covered by the model warranty.
Values are Typical unless otherwise noted.
Conditions
Specifications are valid at 25 °C unless otherwise noted.
cDAQ-9170 Features overview
Refer to the chassis diagram to understand the connectors, LEDs, and other features of the cDAQ-9170.
- ACTIVE and READY LEDs
- USB-C Port, with strain relief
- Chassis Grounding Screw
- Module Slot
Physical Characteristics
Weight (unloaded) | 353 g (12.5 oz) | ||||||
Dimensions (unloaded) | 131.50 mm × 88.70 mm × 32.27 mm(5.177 in. × 3.492 in. × 1.271 in.) Refer to the following figure. | ||||||
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Analog Input
Input FIFO size | 127 samples |
Maximum sample rate[1]1 Performance dependent on type of installed C Series module and number of channels in the task. | Determined by the C Series module |
Timing accuracy[2]2 Does not include group delay. For more information, refer to the documentation for each C Series module. | 50 ppm of sample rate |
Timing resolution | 12.5 ns |
Number of channels supported | Determined by the C Series module |
Analog Output
Regeneration | Channels Supported |
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Onboard regeneration | 16 |
Non-regeneration | Determined by the C Series module |
Channels supported | Determined by the C Series module |
Onboard regeneration | 1.6 MS/s (multi-channel, aggregate) |
Non-regeneration | Determined by the C Series module |
Timing accuracy | 50 ppm of sample rate |
Timing resolution | 12.5 ns |
Onboard regeneration | 8,191 samples shared among channels used |
Non-regeneration | 127 samples |
AO waveform modes |
Non-periodic waveform, periodic waveform regeneration mode from onboard memory, periodic waveform regeneration from host buffer including dynamic update |
Digital Waveform Characteristics
Parallel modules | 511 samples |
Serial modules | 63 samples |
Parallel modules | 2,047 samples per slot |
Serial modules | 63 samples per slot |
Streaming to application memory | System-dependent |
Finite | 0 MHz to 10 MHz |
Streaming from application memory | System-dependent |
Regeneration from FIFO | 0 MHz to 10 MHz |
Finite | 0 MHz to 10 MHz |
Timing accuracy | 50 ppm |
General-Purpose Counters/Timers
Number of counters/timers | 4 |
Resolution | 32 bits |
Counter measurements | Edge counting, pulse, semi-period, period, two-edge separation, pulse width |
Position measurements | X1, X2, X4 quadrature encoding with Channel Z reloading; two-pulse encoding |
Output applications | Pulse, pulse train with dynamic updates, frequency division, equivalent time sampling |
Internal base clocks | 80 MHz, 20 MHz, 100 kHz |
External base clock frequency | 0 MHz to 20 MHz |
Base clock accuracy | 50 ppm |
Output frequency | 0 MHz to 20 MHz |
Inputs | Gate, Source, HW_Arm, Aux, A, B, Z, Up_Down |
Routing options for inputs | Any module PFI,analog trigger, many internal signals |
FIFO | Dedicated 127-sample FIFO |
Frequency Generator
Module PFI Characteristics
Functionality | Static digital input, static digital output, timing input, and timing output |
Timing output sources[4]4 Actual available signals are dependent on type of installed C Series module. | Many analog input, analog output, counter, digital input, and digital output timing signals |
Timing input frequency | 0 MHz to 20 MHz |
Timing output frequency | 0 MHz to 20 MHz |
Digital Triggers
Source | Any module PFI terminal |
Polarity | Software-selectable for most signals |
Analog input function | Start Trigger, Reference Trigger, Pause Trigger, Sample Clock, Sample Clock Timebase |
Analog output function | Start Trigger, Pause Trigger, Sample Clock, Sample Clock Timebase |
Counter/timer function | Gate, Source, HW_Arm, Aux, A, B, Z, Up_Down |
Module I/O States
At power-on | Module-dependent. Refer to the documentation for each C Series module. |
Power Requirements
Power consumption from USB | 5 V, 500 mA maximum |
Suspend mode | 2.5 mA maximum |
Bus Interface
USB specification | USB 2.0 Hi-Speed |
High-performance data streams | 6 |
Data stream types available | Analog input, analog output, digital input, digital output, counter/timer input, counter/timer output, NI-XNET |
Environmental Characteristics
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Pollution Degree | 2 | ||||||||
Maximum altitude | 5,000 m |
Shock and Vibration
Operational shock | 30 g peak, half-sine, 11 ms pulse (Tested in accordance with IEC 60068-2-27. Test profile developed in accordance with MIL-PRF-28800F.) | ||||||
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1 Performance dependent on type of installed C Series module and number of channels in the task.
2 Does not include group delay. For more information, refer to the documentation for each C Series module.
3 Base clocks can be synchronized with other chassis using the network synchronization feature.
4 Actual available signals are dependent on type of installed C Series module.