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NI 9401
8 DIO, 5 V/TTL, Bidirectional, 100 ns
DSUB connectivity
CompactDAQ counter compatibility
60 VDC, CAT I, channel-to-earth isolation
Kit Contents
NI 9401
NI 9401 Getting Started Guide
Front-Mount
NI 9924 Screw-Terminal Block (781922-01)
Accessories
Cable
DSUB Cable, 1 m (192568-01)
DIN Rail Screw-Terminal Block (781081-01)
EMC Compliance
EMI Noise-Suppression Ferrite (782803-01)
Signal
Levels
Channels
Update
Rate
Direction
Connectivity
Isolation
Continuous
NI 9381
LVTTL
1 s
Bidirectional
DSUB
None
NI 9401
5 V/TTL
100 ns
Bidirectional
DSUB
60 VDC
Ch-Earth
NI 9402
LVTTL
55 ns
Bidirectional
BNC
None
NI 9403
5 V/TTL
32
7 s
Bidirectional
DSUB
60 VDC
Ch-Earth
NI C Series Overview
NI provides more than 100 C Series modules for measurement, control, and communication
applications. C Series modules can connect to any sensor or bus and allow for high-accuracy
measurements that meet the demands of advanced data acquisition and control applications.
Hot-swappable
The majority of C Series modules are supported in both CompactRIO and CompactDAQ
platforms and you can move modules from one platform to the other with no modification.
CompactRIO
CompactRIO combines an open-embedded architecture
with small size, extreme ruggedness, and C Series
modules in a platform powered by the NI LabVIEW
reconfigurable I/O (RIO) architecture. Each system
contains an FPGA for custom timing, triggering, and
processing with a wide array of available modular I/O to
meet any embedded application requirement.
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CompactDAQ
CompactDAQ is a portable, rugged data acquisition platform
that integrates connectivity, data acquisition, and signal
conditioning into modular I/O for directly interfacing to any
sensor or signal. Using CompactDAQ with LabVIEW, you
can easily customize how you acquire, analyze, visualize,
and manage your measurement data.
Software
LabVIEW Professional Development System for Windows
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Input/Output Circuitry
The eight DIO channels are internally referenced to COM, so you can use any of the nine
COM lines as a reference for the external signal.
Figure 1. NI 9401 Input/Output Circuitry
DIO3:0
Protection
Isolated
Bidirectional
Buffers
DIO7:4
Protection
Isolated
Bidirectional
Buffers
COM
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NI 9401 Specifications
The following specifications are typical for the range -40 C to 70 C unless otherwise noted.
All voltages are relative to COM unless otherwise noted.
Caution Do not operate the NI 9401 in a manner not specified in this document.
Product misuse can result in a hazard. You can compromise the safety protection
built into the product if the product is damaged in any way. If the product is
damaged, return it to NI for repair.
Input/Output Characteristics
Number of channels
8 DIO channels
Input
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Input/output type
TTL, single-ended
5.25 V maximum
High, VIH
2 V minimum
Low, VIL
0.8 V maximum
4.7 V minimum
Sourcing 2 mA
4.3 V minimum
0.1 V maximum
Sinking 2 mA
0.4 V maximum
9 MHz
4 input channels
16 MHz
2 input channels
30 MHz
Output1
8 output channels
5 MHz
4 output channels
10 MHz
2 output channels
20 MHz
100 ns maximum
10 ns
250 A
Input capacitance
30 pF
1
2
500 ns maximum
channel-to-COM2
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Power Requirements
Power consumption from chassis
Active mode
580 mW maximum
Sleep mode
1 mW maximum
580 mW maximum
Sleep mode
1 mW maximum
Physical Characteristics
If you need to clean the module, wipe it with a dry towel.
Tip For two-dimensional drawings and three-dimensional models of the C Series
module and connectors, visit ni.com/dimensions and search by module number.
Weight
Safety Voltages
Connect only voltages that are within the following limits:
Maximum voltage3
Channel-to-COM
Isolation voltages
Channel-to-channel
None
Channel-to-earth ground
Continuous
Withstand
The maximum voltage that can be applied or output between any channel and COM without
damaging the module or other devices.
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Caution Do not connect the NI 9401 to signals or use for measurements within
Hazardous Locations
U.S. (UL)
Canada (C-UL)
Ex nA IIC T4 Gc
EN 60079-0:2012, EN 60079-15:2010
UL 60079-0; Ed 5, UL 60079-15; Ed 3
Electromagnetic Compatibility
This product meets the requirements of the following EMC standards for electrical equipment
for measurement, control, and laboratory use:
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Note For EMC declarations and certifications, and additional information, refer to
the Online Product Certification section.
CE Compliance
This product meets the essential requirements of applicable European Directives, as follows:
5 grms, 10 Hz to 500 Hz
5 g, 10 Hz to 500 Hz
Environmental
Refer to the manual for the chassis you are using for more information about meeting these
specifications.
Operating temperature
(IEC 60068-2-1, IEC 60068-2-2)
-40 C to 70 C
Storage temperature
(IEC 60068-2-1, IEC 60068-2-2)
-40 C to 85 C
Ingress protection
IP40
Pollution Degree
Maximum altitude
2,000 m
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Environmental Management
NI is committed to designing and manufacturing products in an environmentally responsible
manner. NI recognizes that eliminating certain hazardous substances from our products is
beneficial to the environment and to NI customers.
For additional environmental information, refer to the Minimize Our Environmental Impact
web page at ni.com/environment. This page contains the environmental regulations and
directives with which NI complies, as well as other environmental information not included in
this document.
disposed of according to local laws and regulations. For more information about
how to recycle NI products in your region, visit ni.com/environment/weee.
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