user manual
© National Instruments Corporation 73 NI cDAQ-9172 User Guide and Specifications
Input voltage range................................. 11 V to 30 V
Maximum required input power ............ 15 W
Power input connector ........................... DC input jack with locking,
threaded ring 0.8 in. (2 mm)
center pin
Power input mating connector ............... Switchcraft S760K
Bus Interface
USB specification .................................. USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
Power from USB
4.10 to 5.25 V ................................. 500 µA maximum
High-performance data streams ............. 4
Types available ............................... Analog input, analog output,
digital input, digital output,
counter/timer input
Physical Characteristics
If you need to clean the chassis, wipe it with a dry towel.
Chassis weight (unloaded) ..................... Approx. 840 g
(1 lb 13 oz)
Chassis dimensions (unloaded) .............. 25.4 cm × 8.89 cm × 5.84 cm
(10.0 in. × 3.5 in. × 2.3 in.)
Safety Standards
The NI cDAQ-9172 chassis is designed to meet the requirements of the
following standards of safety for electrical equipment for measurement,
control, and laboratory use:
• IEC 61010-1, EN 61010-1
• UL 61010-1, CSA 61010-1
Note For UL and other safety certifications, refer to the product label, or go to
ni.com/certification, search by model number or product line, and click the
appropriate link in the Certification column.