User Guide

NI cDAQ-9172 User Guide and Specifications 4 ni.com
Introduction
This user guide describes how to use the National Instruments cDAQ-9172
chassis and lists specifications. For an interactive demonstration of how to
install the NI cDAQ-9172, go to
ni.com/info and enter daqinstall.
The NI cDAQ-9172 is an eight-slot USB chassis designed for use
with C Series I/O modules. The NI cDAQ-9172 chassis is capable of
measuring a broad range of analog and digital I/O signals and sensors using
a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface. For module specifications, refer to the
documentation included with your C Series I/O module(s) or go to
ni.com/manuals.
Figure 1. NI cDAQ-9172 Chassis
1 Power Switch
2 Ready/Active LEDs
3 Power Connector
4 USB Connector
5 Empty Module Slots
6 Installed C Series I/O Modules
7 Screw for Ground Connection
NI cDAQ-9172
Ready
Active
11-30 VDC
15 W
OFF
ON
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