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Accessories for NI Hardware

NI accessories ensure that hardware operates as designed, expand system capabilities, and simplify hardware integration within test and measurement setups.

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Types of Accessories

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Frequently Asked Questions About Accessories for NI Hardware

  • We manufacture or resell power accessories, cables, connectors, sensors, academic accessory boards, antennas, backplanes, bus extensions, calibration accessories, carrier modules, chassis carrying and customization accessories, replacement components, memory, drives, RAM, daughterboards, enclosures, module development accessories, racks and mounts, probes and leads, rear transition interfaces (RTIs), thermal accessories, and tools.

  • NI accessories support scaling or reconfiguring a test setup by providing modular cabling, connector blocks, and signal‑routing options that let engineers adapt systems as channel counts, signal types, or hardware configurations change without redesigning the entire setup.

  • Designed to meet NI hardware specifications, NI accessories can help maintain signal integrity, reduce measurement uncertainty, and support deterministic system behavior. Their standardized connectors, cables, and sensor interfaces simplify system integration and minimize configuration errors, allowing engineers to deploy solutions more quickly and reliably. NI accessories are engineered to work seamlessly with PXI, CompactDAQ, CompactRIO, or other NI architectures, assuring consistent performance across mixed I/O, high‑speed, and distributed systems. NI accessories also easily integrate into the wider NI software ecosystem, including LabVIEW.

Academic Accessory Boards

Find circuit design boards and other accessories for use with NI engineering education hardware.

myDAQ circuit electronic boards

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NI ELVIS Prototyping Board
NI ELVIS Sensors and Instruments Board
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Backplanes and Bus Extension

Backplanes provide connectivity for supported modules for a particular platform, including programmable power supplies and I/O modules.


Bus extension accessories can extend a system without compromising the integrity of the system or requiring software modifications.

NI PXI backplanes and bus extension modules for test and measurement systems

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NI TestScale™ Backplane
Bus Extender
PXI Bus Extension Module
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Browse all bus extension accessories
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Cables

Cables connect test and measurement devices to other NI and third-party hardware accessories or to individual header pins. They range from multipurpose coaxial cables to device-specific cables, all with industry-standard connector types to fit your system.

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SHC68-C68-EPM cable for multifunction DAQ

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Analog Cable
Automotive Ethernet Cable
CAN and LIN Cable
Camera Cable
Chassis Remote Control Cable
Coaxial Cable
Digital Cable
Display Cable
Ethernet Cable
Fiber-Optic Cable
FlexRay Cable

Calibration and Thermal Accessories

NI calibration accessories provide the additional components needed to perform a manual calibration of NI hardware devices.


NI thermal accessories ensure proper airflow and cooling for compatible hardware devices.


NI calibration and thermal accessories used for test and measurement systems

Product Links

Calibration Accessory
Air Filters
NI Thermal Kit for CompactRIO Single-Board Controller
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Browse all thermal accessories
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Carrier Modules and Enclosures

NI carrier modules streamline connectivity of one or more modules into a standard slot or multiple slots.


NI enclosures cover compatible non-enclosed devices.

NI carrier modules and enclosures for modular test and measurement systems

Product Links

PXI Carrier Module for SwitchBlock
Backshell
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Browse all enclosure accessories
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Carrying Accessories

NI carrying accessories offer options to make it easier to transport NI chassis.

NI carrying accessory to transport NI chassis

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Carrying Case
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Chassis Customization, Racks, and Mounting Accessories

NI chassis customization accessories provide tools that ensure your chassis and its installed modules operate optimally and are safe and maintainable.


NI racks and mounting accessories enable installation of chassis into compatible industrial racks or permanent test fixtures.


NI chassis customization accessory and NI 9187 chassis mounting kit used for CompactDAQ system installation

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Filler Panel
Slot Filler
Mount
Receiver
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Browse all racks and mounting accessories
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Components

NI components offer replacement parts or spares for basic components used on NI hardware products and other accessories.

Components such as fuses can be used to maintain or extend the life of NI products.

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Fuse
Screw
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Connectors

Connectors simplify the connection of signal wires to test and measurement devices. Connectors range from replacement parts to screw terminal blocks with multi-pin connectivity. 

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Backshell
Coaxial Connector
CompactRIO Ring Terminal
Connector
Connector Block
NI FieldDAQ™ Field Serviceable Connector
GPIB Connector
Mount
Relay
Terminal Block
Terminal Block Plug

Data Drive and Memory

NI data drive and memory accessories provide additional data storage for compatible NI hardware products.

NI data drive and memory accessory

Product Links

RAM for Controllers
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Daughterboards

NI daughterboards connect to compatible motherboards to perform customizable functionality and upgrade options.

sbRIO-9690 daughterboard

Product Links

Daughterboard for USRP
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Module Development

NI module development accessories enable you to create custom modules for your NI system.

Module development accessories

Product Links

Module Development Kit for FlexRIO
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Power Accessories

Power Accessories include hardware that you can use to connect power to NI products and deliver safe, continuous electricity. They range from hardware-specific external power supplies to replacement power cables for many common NI hardware products.

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Power supply products such as the NI PS-26 can help you connect power to your NI products.

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Desktop Power Supply
 Industrial Power Supply
Power Distribution Device
Power Supply
Uninterruptible Power Supply
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Probes and Leads

NI probes and leads connect NI devices to external DUTs for measurement.

NI probes and leads connect NI devices to external DUTs

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Oscilloscope Probe
Probe
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Sensors

Sensors are a critical part of a measurement system, converting physical phenomena such as temperature, vibration, and acoustics to electrical signals. You can link Sensors with NI hardware and software for test and measurement applications.

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Temperature, vibration, and acoustic sensors that convert physical phenomena into electrical signals for NI test and measurement hardware and software

Product Links

Temperature Sensor
Vibration Sensor
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Tools

NI tools provide convenient implements for working with connectors on NI hardware devices, typically as part of installation or maintenance procedures.

NI screwdriver to work with connectors on NI hardware devices.

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Screwdriver
Torque Wrench
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GPIB Cable
LVDS Cable
Low-Leakage Cable for SMU
M12 Ethernet Cable
Multifunction Cable
OCuLink Cable
Power Cable
RF Cable
Ribbon Cable
SFP Cable
Sensor Cable
Serial Cable
Switch Cable
Thunderbolt Cable
Transceiver Cable
Triaxial Cable
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Browse all connectors
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Trigger Cable
USB Cable