Tips for improved mechanical test and validation Written by Electronic Specifier
Figure 1: The NI Ethernet cDAQ-9183 (left) and the NI USB-C cDAQ-9173 (right). Image source: N I
NI C ompactDAQ modular systems offer flexibility and scalability, allowing users to adapt to changing requirements. By expanding test coverage, the systems meet a wide range of application needs across different environments and distances. This article is based on the Ethernet cDAQ-9183 (Figure 1, left) & cDAQ- 9187 (Figure 2, left), and the USB-C cDAQ-9173 (Figure 1, right) & cDAQ- 9177 (Figure 2, right) models of the
CompactDAQ platform, showing the improvements these products provide as well as the features that make them superior enough to choose over similar devices. Cost savings CompactDAQ represented a cost- effective update to NI’s popular USB cDAQ chassis, offering the lowest price in the current catalog
for comparable products. Its modular design allowed users to add or swap modules to adjust the number of channels, sensor types, or resolution as needed. This reduced the need for future purchases and simplified modifications, all while using the same software stack. Users could easily scale their systems with CompactDAQ and the broader NI catalog.
ends and an NI locking USB cable in use. Designed to be both rugged and portable, CompactDAQ works just as well in the field as it does in the lab. Its compact form factor means you can pack it in a suitcase or backpack and take it to a customer site. With shock ratings up to 50g and an operating temperature range from -40 to 70°C, it’s well- suited to harsh locations such as oil and gas fields or heavy industrial environments.
NI CompactDAQ systems can offer cost savings through a combination of factors, including streamlined, portable designs, the ability to digitize data closer to sensors, and the use of sensor-specific modules. This reduces cabling complexity and noise, making them a cost- effective alternative for benchtop measurements and distributed DAQ applications. NI’s affordable and accessible list prices encourage customers to adopt DAQ systems.
Better operating environmental specs CompactDAQ is built for tough environments, with strong specifications for operating temperature, shock, and vibration. You can place it closer to the device under test (DUT) and run a single cable back to your PC – no need for a temperature-controlled lab with HVAC. For example, to meet the shock and vibration specifications of the cDAQ-9173, the system must be panel-mounted on a flat surface, with ferrules affixed to terminal line
CompactDAQ also provides
Figure 2: The NI Ethernet cDAQ-9187 (left) and the NI USB-C cDAQ-9177 (right). Image source: N I
we get technical
4
5
Powered by FlippingBook