NI cDAQ-9188 Specifications

Definitions

Warranted specifications describe the performance of a model under stated operating conditions and are covered by the model warranty.

Characteristics describe values that are relevant to the use of the model under stated operating conditions but are not covered by the model warranty.

  • Typical specifications describe the performance met by a majority of models.
  • Nominal specifications describe an attribute that is based on design, conformance testing, or supplemental testing.

Specifications are Typical unless otherwise noted.

Conditions

Specifications are valid at 25 °C unless otherwise noted.

Analog Input

Input FIFO size

127 samples per slot

Maximum sample rate[1]

Determined by the C Series module or modules

Timing accuracy[2]

50 ppm of sample rate

Timing resolution[2]

12.5 ns

Number of channels supported

Determined by the C Series module or modules

Analog Output

Number of channels supported
Hardware-timed task

Onboard regeneration

16

Non-regeneration

Determined by the C Series module or modules

Non-hardware-timed task

Determined by the C Series module or modules

Maximum update rate

Onboard regeneration

1.6 MS/s (multi-channel, aggregate)

Non-regeneration

Determined by the C Series module or modules

Timing accuracy

50 ppm of sample rate

Timing resolution

12.5 ns

Output FIFO size

Onboard regeneration

8,191 samples shared among channels used

Non-regeneration

127 samples per slot

AO waveform modes

Non-periodic waveform,

periodic waveform regeneration mode from onboard memory,

periodic waveform regeneration from host buffer including dynamic update

Digital Waveform Characteristics

Waveform acquisition (DI) FIFO

Parallel modules

511 samples per slot

Serial modules

63 samples per slot

Waveform generation (DO) FIFO
Parallel modules

Slots 1 to 4

2,047 samples per slot

Slots 5 to 8

1,023 samples per slot

Serial modules

63 samples per slot

Note When parallel modules in a digital task are in slots 1 through 4, FIFO is 2,047 samples per slot for all slots. When any parallel module in a digital task is in slots 5 through 8, FIFO is 1,023 samples per slot for all eight slots.
Digital input sample clock frequency

Streaming to application memory

System-dependent

Finite

0 MHz to 10 MHz

Digital output sample clock frequency

Streaming from application memory

System-dependent

Regeneration from FIFO

0 MHz to 10 MHz

Finite

0 MHz to 10 MHz

Timing accuracy

50 ppm

General-Purpose Counters/Timers

Number of counters/timers

4

Resolution

32 bits

Counter measurements

Edge counting, pulse, semi-period, period, two-edge separation, pulse width

Position measurements

X1, X2, X4 quadrature encoding with Channel Z reloading; two-pulse encoding

Output applications

Pulse, pulse train with dynamic updates, frequency division, equivalent time sampling

Internal base clocks

80 MHz, 20 MHz, 100 kHz

External base clock frequency

0 MHz to 20 MHz

Base clock accuracy

50 ppm

Output frequency

0 MHz to 20 MHz

Inputs

Gate, Source, HW_Arm, Aux, A, B, Z, Up_Down

Routing options for inputs

Any module PFI,chassis PFI,analog trigger, many internal signals

FIFO

Dedicated 127-sample FIFO

Frequency Generator

Number of channels

1

Base clocks

20 MHz, 10 MHz, 100 kHz

Divisors

1 to 16 (integers)

Base clock accuracy

50 ppm

Output

Any chassis PFI or module PFI terminal

Module PFI Characteristics

Functionality

Static digital input, static digital output, timing input, and timing output

Timing output sources[3]

Many analog input, analog output, counter, digital input, and digital output timing signals

Timing input frequency

0 MHz to 20 MHz

Timing output frequency

0 MHz to 20 MHz

Chassis PFI Characteristics

Maximum input or output frequency

1 MHz

Cable length

3 m (10 ft)

Cable impedance

50 Ω

PFI 0, PFI 1 connectors

BNC

Power-on state

High impedance

Table 1. Input/Output Voltage Protection
Voltage Minimum Maximum
Input -20 V 25 V
Output -15 V 20 V
Maximum operating conditions[4]

IOL output low current

8 mA maximum

IOH output high current

-8 mA maximum

Table 2. DC Input Characteristics
Voltage Minimum Maximum
Positive going threshold 1.43 V 2.28 V
Negative going threshold 0.86 V 1.53 V
Hysteresis 0.48 V 0.87 V
Table 3. DC Output Characteristics
Voltage Conditions Minimum Maximum
High — — 5.25 V
Sourcing 100 μA 4.65 V —
Sourcing 2 mA 3.60 V —
Sourcing 3.5 mA 3.44 V —
Low Sinking 100 μA — 0.10 V
Sinking 2 mA — 0.64 V
Sinking 3.5 mA — 0.80 V

Digital Triggers

Source

Any chassis PFI or module PFI terminal

Polarity

Software-selectable for most signals

Analog input function

Start Trigger, Reference Trigger,Pause Trigger,Sample Clock,Sample Clock Timebase

Analog output function

Start Trigger, Pause Trigger,Sample Clock,Sample Clock Timebase

Counter/timer function

Gate, Source, HW_Arm, Aux, A, B, Z, Up_Down

Module I/O States

At power-on

Module-dependent. Refer to the documentation for each C Series module.

Network Interface

Network protocols

TCP/IP, UDP

Network ports used

HTTP:80 (configuration only), TCP:3580; UDP:5353 (configuration only), TCP:5353 (configuration only); TCP:31415; UDP:7865 (configuration only), UDP:8473 (configuration only)

Network IP configuration

DHCP + Link-Local, DHCP, Static, Link-Local

High-performance data streams

7

Data stream types available

Analog input, analog output, digital input, digital output, counter/timer input, counter/timer output, NI-XNET[5]

Default MTU size

1500 bytes

Jumbo frame support

Up to 9000 bytes

Ethernet

Network interface

1000 Base-TX, full-duplex; 1000 Base-TX, half-duplex;100 Base-TX,full-duplex;100 Base-TX,half-duplex;10 Base-T,full-duplex;10 Base-T,half-duplex

Communication rates

10/100/1000 Mbps, auto-negotiated

Maximum cabling distance

100 m/segment

Power Requirements

Note Some C Series modules have additional power requirements. For more information about C Series module power requirements, refer to the documentation for each C Series module.
Note Sleep mode for C Series modules is not supported in the NI cDAQ-9188.

Voltage input range

9 V to 30 V

Maximum power consumption[6]

15 W

Note The maximum power consumption specification is based on a fully populated system running a high-stress application at elevated ambient temperature and with all C Series modules consuming the maximum allowed power.

Power input connector

2 positions 3.5 mm pitch mini-combicon screw terminal with screw flanges, Sauro CTMH020F8-0N002

Power input mating connector

Sauro CTF020V8, Phoenix Contact 1714977, or equivalent

Physical Characteristics

Weight (unloaded)

Approximately 900 g (31.7 oz)

Dimensions (unloaded)

254.0 mm × 88.1 mm × 58.9 mm(10.00 in. × 3.47 in. × 2.32 in.) Refer to the following figure.

Figure 1. NI cDAQ-9188 Dimensions

1378

Power Connector

Screw-terminal wiring

Gauge

0.5 mm2 to 2.1 mm2 (20 AWG to 14 AWG) copper conductor wire

Wire strip length

6 mm (0.24 in.) of insulation stripped from the end

Temperature rating

85 °C

Torque for screw terminals

0.20 N · m to 0.25 N · m (1.8 lb · in. to 2.2 lb · in.)

Wires per screw terminal

One wire per screw terminal

Connector securement

Securement type

Screw flanges provided

Torque for screw flanges

0.20 N · m to 0.25 N · m (1.8 lb · in. to 2.2 lb · in.)

Safety Voltages

Connect only voltages that are within these limits.

V terminal to C terminal

30 V maximum, Measurement Category I

Environmental

Operating temperature

-20 °C to 55 °C[7]

Notice To maintain product performance and accuracy specifications when the ambient temperature is between 45 and 55 °C, you must mount the chassis horizontally to a metal panel or surface using the screw holes or the panel mount kit. Measure the ambient temperature at each side of the CompactDAQ system 63.5 mm (2.5 in.) from the side and 25.4 mm (1.0 in.) from the rear cover of the system. For further information about mounting configurations, go to ni.com/info and enter the Info Code cdaqmounting.

Storage temperature

-40 °C to 85 °C

Ingress protection

IP 30

Operating humidity

10% to 90% RH, noncondensing

Storage humidity

5% to 95% RH, noncondensing

Pollution Degree

2

Maximum altitude

5,000 m

Hazardous Locations

U.S. (UL)

Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D, T4; Class I, Zone 2, AEx nA IIC T4 Gc

Canada (C-UL)

Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D, T4; Ex nA IIC T4 Gc

Europe (ATEX) and International (IECEx)

Ex nA IIC T4 Gc

DEMKO 12 ATEX 1202658X

IECEx UL 14.0089X

Shock and Vibration

To meet these specifications, you must direct mount the NI cDAQ-9188 system and affix ferrules to the ends of the terminal lines.

Operational shock

30 g peak, half-sine, 11 ms pulse

Random vibration

Operating

5 Hz to 500 Hz,0.3 grms

Non-operating

5 Hz to 500 Hz,2.4 grms

Safety Compliance and Hazardous Locations Standards

This product is designed to meet the requirements of the following electrical equipment safety standards for measurement, control, and laboratory use:

  • IEC 61010-1, EN 61010-1
  • UL 61010-1, CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1
  • EN 60079-0, EN 60079-7
  • IEC 60079-0, IEC 60079-7
  • UL 60079-0, UL 60079-7
  • CSA C22.2 No. 60079-0, CSA C22.2 No. 60079-7
Note For safety certifications, refer to the product label or the Product Certifications and Declarations section.

EMC Standards

This product meets the requirements of the following EMC standards for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use:

  • EN 61326-1 (IEC 61326-1): Class A emissions; Basic immunity
  • EN 55011 (CISPR 11): Group 1, Class A emissions
  • AS/NZS CISPR 11: Group 1, Class A emissions
  • FCC 47 CFR Part 15B: Class A emissions
  • ICES-001: Class A emissions
Note In the United States (per FCC 47 CFR), Class A equipment is intended for use in commercial, light-industrial, and heavy-industrial locations. In Europe, Canada, Australia and New Zealand (per CISPR 11) Class A equipment is intended for use only in heavy-industrial locations.
Note Group 1 equipment (per CISPR 11) is any industrial, scientific, or medical equipment that does not intentionally generate radio frequency energy for the treatment of material or inspection/analysis purposes.
Note For EMC declarations and certifications, and additional information, refer to the Online Product Certification section.

Product Certifications and Declarations

Refer to the product Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for additional regulatory compliance information. To obtain product certifications and the DoC for NI products, visit ni.com/product-certifications, search by model number, and click the appropriate link.

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 Engineering a Healthy Planet 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.

EU and UK Customers

  • 1378 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)—At the end of the product life cycle, all NI products must be 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.

    • 电子信息产品污染控制管理办法（中国RoHS）

  • 1378 中国RoHS— NI符合中国电子信息产品中限制使用某些有害物质指令(RoHS)。关于NI中国RoHS合规性信息，请登录 ni.com/environment/rohs_china。(For information about China RoHS compliance, go to ni.com/environment/rohs_china.)

    • 1 Performance dependent on type of installed C Series module and number of channels in the task.

    2 Does not include group delay. For more information, refer to the documentation for each C Series module.

    3 Actual available signals are dependent on type of installed C Series module.

    4 Stresses beyond those listed under Maximum operating conditions may cause permanent damage to the chassis.

    5 When a session is active, CAN or LIN (NI-XNET) C Series modules use a total of two data streams regardless of the number of NI-XNET modules in the chassis.

    6 Includes maximum 1 W module load per slot across rated temperature and product variations.

    7 When operating the NI cDAQ-9188 in temperatures below 0 °C, you must use the PS-15 power supply or another power supply rated for below 0 °C.