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USER GUIDE AND SPECIFICATIONS
NI cDAQ-9178/9174
For NI cDAQ-9178 (8-Slot) and NI cDAQ-9174 (4-Slot) Chassis
Contents
Introduction............................................................................................. 3
Safety Guidelines .................................................................................... 4
Safety Guidelines for Hazardous Voltages...................................... 4
Information Resources ............................................................................ 4
Technical Support on the Web......................................................... 4
Training Courses.............................................................................. 4
Installing the Software ............................................................................ 4
Installing Other Software................................................................. 4
Installing the NI cDAQ-9178/9174......................................................... 5
NI cDAQ-9178/9174 Dimensions ................................................... 5
Mounting the NI cDAQ-9178/9174................................................. 6
Setting Up the NI cDAQ-9178/9174 ...................................................... 9
Understanding LED Indications.............................................................. 10
Power LED ...................................................................................... 10
Ready LED ...................................................................................... 10
Active LED ...................................................................................... 10
Using the NI cDAQ-9178/9174 .............................................................. 11
C Series I/O Modules....................................................................... 11
cDAQ Module Interface .................................................................. 11
USB-STC3 ....................................................................................... 12
Analog Input ........................................................................................... 12
Analog Input Triggering .................................................................. 12
Analog Input Timing Signals........................................................... 15
Getting Started with AI Applications in Software........................... 17
Analog Output......................................................................................... 17
Analog Output Data Generation Methods ....................................... 18
Analog Output Triggering ............................................................... 19
Analog Output Timing Signals ........................................................ 21
Minimizing Glitches on the Output Signal ...................................... 22
Getting Started with AO Applications in Software ......................... 22
Digital I/O ............................................................................................... 22
Hardware-Timed Versus Static DIO Modules................................. 22
Static DIO ........................................................................................ 22
Digital Waveform Acquisition (Hardware-Timed Input) ................ 23
Digital Input Triggering................................................................... 23
Digital Input Timing Signals ........................................................... 25

Table of Contents

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Summary

Safety and Installation Guide

Safety Guidelines

General operating guidelines and warnings for the chassis and modules.

Installing the Software

Instructions for installing the NI-DAQmx software for system operation.

NI cDAQ-9178;9174 Dimensions

Physical dimensions of the NI cDAQ-9178/9174 chassis.

Mounting the NI cDAQ-9178;9174

Procedures and requirements for mounting the chassis for optimal use.

System Setup and Components Overview

Setting Up the NI cDAQ-9178;9174

Step-by-step guide to preparing the chassis for operation.

Understanding LED Indications

Explanation of the LED status indicators on the chassis.

Using the NI CDAQ-9178;9174

Overview of the cDAQ system components and their functionality.

C Series I;O Modules

Overview of C Series I/O modules and their capabilities.

Analog Input Operations

Analog Input

Performing analog input measurements with C Series modules.

Analog Input Triggering

Configuration and use of triggers for analog input acquisition.

AI Start Trigger Signal

Using the Start Trigger to initiate analog input acquisition.

AI Reference Trigger Signal

Using the Reference Trigger to control analog input acquisition.

Analog Input Timing Signals

Signals and configurations for analog input timing.

Analog Output Operations

Analog Output Data Generation Methods

Methods for generating analog output signals.

Analog Output Triggering

Triggering mechanisms for analog output generation.

AO Start Trigger Signal

Initiating analog output generation with a start trigger.

Analog Output Timing Signals

Signals and configurations for analog output timing.

Digital I;O Operations

Hardware-Timed Versus Static DIO Modules

Differentiating between hardware-timed and static digital I/O modules.

Digital Waveform Acquisition (Hardware-Timed Input)

Acquiring digital waveforms using hardware-timed modules.

Digital Input Triggering

Triggering mechanisms for digital input acquisition.

Digital Output Triggering

Triggering mechanisms for digital output generation.

Counters and Timing

Counters

Overview of the four general-purpose 32-bit counter/timers.

Counter Input Applications

Various applications for counter inputs.

Pulse-Width Measurement

Measuring the width of pulses using counters.

Frequency Measurement

Methods for measuring signal frequency using counters.

Position Measurement

Performing position measurements with encoders.

Counter Output Applications

Various applications for counter outputs.

Counter Triggering

Triggering mechanisms for counter operations.

Specifications and Characteristics

Analog Input

Specifications for analog input performance.

Analog Output

Specifications for analog output performance.

General-Purpose Counter;Timers

Specifications for the general-purpose counter/timers.

Power Requirements

Electrical power requirements for the chassis.

Safety, Compliance, and Support

Safety

Safety guidelines for product usage and cleaning.

Safety Standards

Compliance with electrical safety standards.

Electromagnetic Compatibility

Compliance with electromagnetic compatibility standards.

Where to Go for Support

Contact information and resources for technical support.

Summary

Safety and Installation Guide

Safety Guidelines

General operating guidelines and warnings for the chassis and modules.

Installing the Software

Instructions for installing the NI-DAQmx software for system operation.

NI cDAQ-9178;9174 Dimensions

Physical dimensions of the NI cDAQ-9178/9174 chassis.

Mounting the NI cDAQ-9178;9174

Procedures and requirements for mounting the chassis for optimal use.

System Setup and Components Overview

Setting Up the NI cDAQ-9178;9174

Step-by-step guide to preparing the chassis for operation.

Understanding LED Indications

Explanation of the LED status indicators on the chassis.

Using the NI CDAQ-9178;9174

Overview of the cDAQ system components and their functionality.

C Series I;O Modules

Overview of C Series I/O modules and their capabilities.

Analog Input Operations

Analog Input

Performing analog input measurements with C Series modules.

Analog Input Triggering

Configuration and use of triggers for analog input acquisition.

AI Start Trigger Signal

Using the Start Trigger to initiate analog input acquisition.

AI Reference Trigger Signal

Using the Reference Trigger to control analog input acquisition.

Analog Input Timing Signals

Signals and configurations for analog input timing.

Analog Output Operations

Analog Output Data Generation Methods

Methods for generating analog output signals.

Analog Output Triggering

Triggering mechanisms for analog output generation.

AO Start Trigger Signal

Initiating analog output generation with a start trigger.

Analog Output Timing Signals

Signals and configurations for analog output timing.

Digital I;O Operations

Hardware-Timed Versus Static DIO Modules

Differentiating between hardware-timed and static digital I/O modules.

Digital Waveform Acquisition (Hardware-Timed Input)

Acquiring digital waveforms using hardware-timed modules.

Digital Input Triggering

Triggering mechanisms for digital input acquisition.

Digital Output Triggering

Triggering mechanisms for digital output generation.

Counters and Timing

Counters

Overview of the four general-purpose 32-bit counter/timers.

Counter Input Applications

Various applications for counter inputs.

Pulse-Width Measurement

Measuring the width of pulses using counters.

Frequency Measurement

Methods for measuring signal frequency using counters.

Position Measurement

Performing position measurements with encoders.

Counter Output Applications

Various applications for counter outputs.

Counter Triggering

Triggering mechanisms for counter operations.

Specifications and Characteristics

Analog Input

Specifications for analog input performance.

Analog Output

Specifications for analog output performance.

General-Purpose Counter;Timers

Specifications for the general-purpose counter/timers.

Power Requirements

Electrical power requirements for the chassis.

Safety, Compliance, and Support

Safety

Safety guidelines for product usage and cleaning.

Safety Standards

Compliance with electrical safety standards.

Electromagnetic Compatibility

Compliance with electromagnetic compatibility standards.

Where to Go for Support

Contact information and resources for technical support.

NI cDAQ-9178 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandNI
ModelcDAQ-9178
CategoryMeasuring Instruments
LanguageEnglish

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