NI-9421

Starting at $206.00
Part number(s):
779136-01
779136-02
779002-01
783734-01

24 V, 8-Channel (Sinking Input), 100 µs C Series Digital Module

Overview

The NI-9421 works with industrial logic levels and signals to connect directly to a wide array of industrial switches, transducers, and devices. Each channel is compatible with 24 V logic levels and has an LED indicating the state of that channel. The NI-9421 offers isolation between the input channels and earth ground.

Included Items

  • Module
  • 10-position spring terminal plug (NI-9980) (Included only with Spring Terminal module, part number 783734-01)
  • Safety, Environmental, & Regulatory documentation
Part Numbers (4) Price
779136-01

779136-02

779002-01

783734-01

NI Lead Time
8-9 weeks
8-9 weeks
8-9 weeks
8-9 weeks
Supported Hardware Platform
C Series
C Series
C Series
C Series
Number of Bidirectional Digital Channels
0
0
0
0
Conformal Coated
No
Yes
No
No
Current Flow Direction
Sinking Input
Sinking Input
Sinking Input
Sinking Input
Enclosed
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Digital I/O Logic Levels
12 V#24 V
24 V#12 V
12 V#24 V
24 V#12 V
Digital I/O Isolation
60 VDC Ch-Earth Ground Isolation
60 VDC Ch-Earth Ground Isolation
250 Vrms Ch-Earth Ground Isolation
250 Vrms Ch-Earth Ground Isolation
Front Connection Type
D-SUB(1)
D-SUB(1)
Screw Terminal(1)
Spring Terminal(1)
Number of Digital Input Only Channels
8
8
8
8
Number of Digital Output Only Channels
0
0
0
0
Maximum Digital Update Rate
100 µs
100 µs
100 µs
100 µs
Reconfigurable




Maximum Sample Rate




Number of Analog Input Channels




Maximum Analog Update Rate




Number of Analog Output Channels




Operating Temperature Range
-40 °C to 70 °C
-40 °C to 70 °C
-40 °C to 70 °C
-40 °C to 70 °C
Bus Connection
C Series
C Series
C Series
C Series
Maximum Clock Rate
10 kHz
10 kHz
10 kHz
10 kHz
Number of Counters/Timers




Number of External Clock Inputs




Relay Type




Signaling Type
Single-Ended
Single-Ended
Single-Ended
Single-Ended
Supports Peer To Peer Streaming




Product Description
NI 9421 DSUB, 24 V, 100 µs, 8-Ch Sinking DI Module
NI 9421 with DSub 8-Ch 24 V, 100 us, Sinking DI Module,CC
NI 9421 Screw Term, 24 V, 100 µs, 8-Ch Sinking DI Module
NI 9421 Spring Term, 24 V, 100 µs, 8-Ch Sinking DI Module

NI-9421 Accessories and Software

  • Model (Part Number)
    Description
    Image
    Compatible Part Numbers
    SH25F-25M (192568-01)
    SH25F-25M-1 25-Pin Female to Male Shielded I/O Cable, 1 m

    Accessory
    779136-01, 779136-02
  • Model (Part Number)
    Description
    Image
    Compatible Part Numbers
    NI-9924 (781922-01)
    NI 9924 Front-mount terminal block for 25-pin D-Sub Modules

    Accessory
    779136-01, 779136-02
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