NI-9237

Starting at $3,076.00
Part number(s):
779521-01
780264-02
780264-01

50 kS/s/channel, Bridge Analog Input, 4-Channel C Series Strain/Bridge Input Module

Overview

The NI-9237 includes all the signal conditioning required to power and measure up to four bridge-based sensors simultaneously. The module provides strain or load measurements with zero interchannel phase delay. It also has 60 VDC isolation and 1,000 Vrms transient isolation, providing high-common-mode noise rejection and increased safety. You can program the NI-9237 for use with half-bridge and full-bridge sensors with built-in excitation. The four RJ50 jacks provide direct connectivity to most torque or load cells and offer custom cable solutions with minimal tools.

Included Items

  • Module
  • NI-9942 4-position plug for external excitation (Included only with RJ50 connector module, part number 779521-01)
  • Safety, Environmental, & Regulatory documentation
Part Numbers (3) Price
779521-01

780264-02

780264-01

NI Lead Time
12-13 weeks
12-13 weeks
12-13 weeks
Bridge Configurations
Quarter Bridge#Half Bridge#Full Bridge
Quarter Bridge#Full Bridge#Half Bridge
Full Bridge#Quarter Bridge#Half Bridge
Maximum Number of Differential Analog Input Channels
4
4
4
Conformal Coated
No
Yes
No
Analog Input Voltage Range
-25 mV/V to 25 mV/V
-25 mV/V to 25 mV/V
-25 mV/V to 25 mV/V
Enclosed
Yes
Yes
Yes
Maximum Sample Rate
50 kS/s/ch
50 kS/s/ch
50 kS/s/ch
Higher Channel Count Recommendation

NI-9237 Accessories and Software

  • Model (Part Number)
    Description
    Image
    Compatible Part Numbers
    NI-9945 (194739-01)
    NI 9945 Quarter Bridge Completion Accessory (350 Ohm, qty 4)

    Accessory
    779521-01
    NI-9949 (196809-01)
    NI 9949 RJ-50 (female) to Screw Terminal Adaptor (Qty 4)

    Accessory
    779521-01
    NI-9944 (194738-01)
    NI 9944 Quarter Bridge Completion Accessory (120 Ohm, qty 4)

    Accessory
    779521-01
    NI-9942 (194611-01)
    NI 9942 4-Position Connector Kit

    Accessory
    779521-01
  • Model (Part Number)
    Description
    Image
    Compatible Part Numbers
    RJ50-RJ50 Ethernet Cable (194612-10)
    RJ50 Cable, 10-Pin Modular Plug to 10-Pin Modular Plug, 10M (Qty 1)

    Accessory
    779521-01
    RJ50-RJ50 Ethernet Cable (194612-02)
    RJ50 Cable, 10-Pin Modular Plug to 10-Pin Modular Plug, 2M (Qty 4)

    Accessory
    779521-01
    SH37F-37M (778621-01)
    SH37F-37M-1 37-Pin Female to Male Shielded I/O Cable, 1 m

    Accessory
    780264-02, 780264-01
    DB37F-DB37M LP (154302-01)
    Low Profile I/O Cable, 37-pin Female DSUB to Male DSUB (1m)

    Accessory
    780264-02, 780264-01
  • Model (Part Number)
    Description
    Image
    Compatible Part Numbers
    NI-9923 (781503-01)
    NI 9923 Front-mount terminal block for 37-pin D-Sub Modules

    Accessory
    780264-02, 780264-01
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