C Series with Spring Terminal Front Connection: I/O Cable & Accessory Guide
Overview
This page is part of the C Series I/O Cable and Accessory Compatibility Guide.
Contents
- Using this C Series I/O Cable and Accessory Guide
- Finding Your C Series Module
- Cable and Accessory Compatibility Tables
- Ordering Information
- Glossary of Terms Used
- Additional Resources
Using this C Series I/O Cable and Accessory Guide
This guide is intended to cover connectors and cables for use with C Series Modules. It does not explicitly cover other NI product families such as DAQ Multifunction I/O, Digital Waveform Instruments (formerly HSDIO), or R Series. It also does not cover legacy or End of Life (EOL) parts or products. Additionally, these products are supported in cRIO and/or cDAQ chassis, but this guide does not cover chassis accessories.
Note: Using the page search functionality in your browser to locate your model may speed up this process. This is typically CTRL+F on Windows or ⌘+F on MacOS.
Finding Your C Series Module
This page is arranged by first having you identify the connector type on your C Series Module, locating the information for your specific model, and then choosing the accessory or cable combination that best fits your needs.
How to identify the model number of your C Series Module:
The model number of the C Series Module is printed on the faceplate of the module and also in the Getting Started that ships with the module.
How to identify the part number (P/N) and revision of your C Series Module:
The assembly part number and revision of the C Series Module is printed on a label adhered directly to the back of the module. The part number should be formatted as a 10-character alphanumeric string ######<REV>-#<VER>L. For example, a valid part number would be 157874A-01L. In this example, the board would be revision A and version 1.
Figure 1: C Series Module backside showing part number highlighted in green followed by serial number highlighted in blue.
Cable and Accessory Compatibility Tables
Figure 2: C Series with Spring Terminal Front Connection
Note: All C Series Modules with spring terminal front connection ship with the one unit of the recommended spring terminal block. This guide provides accessory guidance for the spring terminals to assist with replacements or the purchasing of additional spring terminal blocks.
Note: N/A= Not Applicable
Cable & Accessories for C Series Module with Spring connection
| Modules | Number of Pins | Spring Terminal Block | Strain Relief & Operation Protection | DIN Rail Mount Terminal Block | Cable |
| NI-9205 NI-9206 NI-9207 NI-9208 NI-9209 NI-9213 NI-9216 NI-9220 NI-9226 NI-9264 NI-9375 NI-9425 NI-9476 | 36 | NI 9974 36-pos Spring Terminal P/N: 196740-011, 785502-012 | NI 9940 Strain Relief P/N: 779567-011, 785080-012 | N/A | N/A |
1for C Series Module version 1, 2, or 3
2for C Series Module version 6
| Modules | Number of Pins | Spring Terminal Block | Strain Relief & Operation Protection | DIN Rail Mount Terminal Block | Cable |
| NI-9202 | 36 | NI 9974 36-pos Spring Terminal P/N: 785502-011 | NI 9940 Strain Relief P/N: 785080-011 | N/A | N/A |
1for all C Series Module versions
| Modules | Number of Pins | Spring Terminal Block | Strain Relief & Operation Protection | DIN Rail Mount Terminal Block | Cable |
| NI-9253 | 28 | NI 9964 28-pos Spring Terminal P/N: 786432-01 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Modules | Number of Pins | Spring Terminal Block | Strain Relief & Operation Protection | DIN Rail Mount Terminal Block | Cable |
| NI-9235 NI-9236 | 24 | NI 9966 34-pos Spring Terminal N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
1for C Series Module version 1, 2, or 3
2for C Series Module version 6
| Modules | Number of Pins | Spring Terminal Block | Strain Relief & Operation Protection | DIN Rail Mount Terminal Block | Cable |
| NI-9201 NI-9203 NI-9215 NI-9221 NI-9263 NI-9265 NI-9421 NI-9423 NI-9437 NI-9472 NI-9474 NI-9482 | 10 | NI 9980 10-pos Spring Terminal P/N: 197991-01 | NI 9981 10-pos P/N: 783787-01 | N/A | N/A |
| NI-9210 | 10 | N/A | NI 9981 10-pos P/N: 783787-01 |
| N/A |
Ordering Information
To purchase, order by part number by noting the part number above and adding it to your cart, or you can click a linked part number in the preceding table and add to cart directly from the link in the top right corner of the first search result. You can also contact NI Sales for assistance.
Glossary of Terms Used
- Backshell - A component that provides Strain Relief and Operator Protection. These terms are synonymous. Click here for an example.
- EMI Suppression Ferrite - Passive electrical component clamped around a cable to reduce Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) on the line. Click here for an example.
- Strain Relief and Operator Protection - Surrounds the male or female cable connector to protect the cable connections and to provide cable strain relief. Click here for an example.
- Screw Terminal Block – A type of connector block that uses screw terminals as the method for connecting wires to your sensor. Click here for an example.
- DIN Rail Mount Terminal Block - A type of connector block that allows you to mount the block to a DIN rail. Click here for an example.
- Front Mount Terminal Block – A type of connector block that connects to the front of the module. Click here for an example.
- Spring Terminal Block - A type of connector block that uses spring terminals as the method for connecting wires to you sensor. Click here for an example.