​What Is NI FieldDAQ™?​

FieldDAQ devices are high-performance DAQ devices rated for the most extreme environments. FieldDAQ hardware enables engineers to take high-quality measurements as close to the sensor as possible, in a wide range of environmental and system conditions.

​​DAQ is back and more rugged than ever.​​

Rocket environment with NI hardware setup in a testing environment, showcasing advanced measurement capabilities for aerospace applications

​Built to withstand 100 Gs of shock, FieldDAQ devices are our toughest ones yet. They deliver precise measurements in harsh conditions. Plus, they come with NI FlexLogger™ Software, our no-programming data-logging software, free. ​

FieldDAQ Devices with M12 Signal Connections (FD-11601, FD-11634, FD-11637)

The features of a FieldDAQ device with M12 signal connections are labeled by number on the device.

  1. Power input/output (L-Code M12 5-pin)
  2. 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports TSN-enabled network switch (X-Code M12 8-pin)
  3. Eight analog input channels: voltage, IEPE, quarter-, half-, and full-bridge, and more
  4. Channel status LEDs
  5. Fanless design, operating temperature -40 °C to 85 °C
  6. A-Code M12 standard connectors IP65/67 rated ingress protection: water and dust resistant
  7. Mounting holes

FieldDAQ Devices with Mini-TC Signal Connections (FD-11614)

The features of a FieldDAQ device with Mini-TC signal connections are labeled by number on the device.

  1. Power input/output (L-Code M12 5-pin)
  2. 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports TSN-enabled network switch (X-Code M12 8-pin)
  3. 16 thermocouple channels: 24-bit resolution Mini-TC connections for J, K, T, E, N, B, R, and S thermocouple types
  4. Channel status LEDs
  5. Fanless design, operating temperature -40 °C to 85 °C
  6. M12 standard connectors IP65/67 rated ingress protection: water and dust resistant
  7. Mounting holes

Key Benefits

  • Ruggedness—FieldDAQ devices are IP65/67 rated, waterproof, dust-tight, and resistant to shock/vibration (100 g/10 grms). Take measurements in a wide range of temperatures from -40 °C to 85 °C, while channel isolation (60 VDC/1,000 VRMS) reduces noise and protects circuitry.

  • High-Performance Measurements—The thermally stable design allows for minimal accuracy drift over the temperature range, while built-in premium signal conditioning and diagnostic features reduce the effect of external interference. Shortened sensor cables minimize noise by digitizing close to the sensor.
  • Tight Synchronization—The distributed TSN architecture reduces cabling cost, installation time, and enclosure requirements with synchronization accuracy <1 μs. Connect FieldDAQ devices and other TSN devices together, such as NI CompactDAQ or NI CompactRIO systems, to connect devices without the need for external switches.

  • Accelerated Development—Quickly start logging data with real-time display using NI FlexLogger™ Lite, our free no-code data acquisition software. Develop custom software with drivers and example programs for NI LabVIEW, Python, C/C++, VB.NET, and C#, and standardize your test frameworks with the NI LabVIEW+ Suite.

Key Applications

  • V&V of large, distributed physical systems
  • Environmental test
  • HALT test
  • Structural test
  • Noise, vibration, and harshness test (NVH)
  • Rocket engine test
  • Heavy equipment/off-road vehicle test
  • Component tests in test cells, chambers
  • Academic indoor/outdoor research (wind tunnel, temperature chamber measurements)

Which FieldDAQ Device Is Right for You?

Rugged voltage input NI FieldDAQ module with M12 connectors

Voltage

FD-11601

  • 8 channels
  • ±10 V powered-sensor voltage input
  • 102.4 kS/s/ch
  • 24-bit

Coming soon

Rugged temperature input NI FieldDAQ module with Mini-TC

Temperature

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FD-11614

  • 16 channels universal thermocouple input
  • Mini-TC
  • 85 kS/s/ch
  • 24-bit

  

Rugged sound and vibration input NI FieldDAQ module with M12

IEPE/Sound and Vibration

FD-11634

  • 8 channels
  • IEPE
  • AC/DC coupling
  • 102.4 kS/s/ch
  • 24-bit S/V input

Coming soon 

Rugged strain/bridge input NI FieldDAQ module with M12

Strain/Bridge

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FD-11637

  • 8 channels
  • 1/4-, 1/2-, full-bridge input
  • 102.4 kS/s/ch
  • 24-bit

  

Industry-Leading DAQ Software Included

Flexlogger Lite monitor to visualize live data

  • Free logging software—NI FlexLogger™ Lite
  • Seamless LabVIEW integration
  • Documented APIs with example programs for Python, C/C++, C#, and more