CDAQ-9188XT NI 8-Slot Rugged Ethernet Chassis

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CDAQ-9188XT NI 8-Slot Rugged Ethernet Chassis

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Product Description (Detailed Explanation)

The cDAQ-9188XT is a rugged, portable, and high-performance chassis used to house up to 8 C Series I/O modules. It connects to a host PC via a standard Gigabit Ethernet interface, allowing for distributed measurements over long distances.

• Synchronization: It features four built-in 32-bit general-purpose counters/timers, accessible through a digital C Series module, and utilizes NI-STC3 timing and synchronization technology.

• Architecture: It acts as a data bridge, streaming data from various sensors (analog, digital, or counter) back to the software environment (LabVIEW, Python, C++, etc.) over a network.

• Ruggedness: Unlike the standard 9188, the XT version is engineered with specialized components and thermal management to withstand shock, vibration, and a massive temperature range.

Product Parameters (Technical Specifications)

Product Advantages (Key Benefits)

• Extreme Durability: The -40 °C to 70 °C range makes it ideal for outdoor testing, engine compartments, and unconditioned industrial sheds.

• Long Distance Scalability: Ethernet connectivity allows the chassis to be placed up to 100 meters away from the host PC using standard CAT5e cabling, or even further using switches/fiber optics.

• Module Flexibility: Compatible with over 100 C Series modules (Analog In/Out, Digital In/Out, CAN, Thermocouple, Accelerometer, etc.), making the system completely customizable.

• High Streaming Throughput: Optimized for high-speed waveform data streaming, capable of handling multiple high-frequency analog inputs simultaneously.

• Rugged Mounting: Features integrated screw-terminal power connectors and robust mounting options for high-vibration environments.

Precautions (Important Notes)

• Thermal Dissipation: While rated for 70 °C, ensure there is adequate airflow around the cooling fins. If mounted in a sealed enclosure, the internal ambient temperature must be monitored.

• Power Supply Selection: Use a high-quality, low-noise industrial DC power supply. Inadequate power filtering can introduce noise into sensitive analog measurements.

• Ethernet Reliability: For high-speed data streaming, avoid using shared office networks. A dedicated point-to-point Ethernet connection or a dedicated industrial switch is highly recommended to prevent packet loss.

• Module Compatibility: While it supports most C Series modules, always verify the specific power requirements of your module combination to stay within the chassis’ total power budget.

Product Applications (Typical Use Cases)

The cDAQ-9188XT is the preferred choice for demanding field measurements:

• In-Vehicle Testing: Monitoring engine temperatures, strain, and vibration in heavy machinery, trucks, or military vehicles during proving ground tests.

• Structural Health Monitoring: Measuring strain and vibration on bridges or wind turbines where the equipment is exposed to seasonal weather extremes.

• Oil and Gas: Deploying data acquisition units near wellheads or pumping stations in desert or arctic environments.

• Remote Laboratory Testing: Setting up test cells where the sensors are in a hazardous or noisy environment, while the control computer is in a safe, remote room.

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