The NI SCC-A10 is a voltage attenuator module engineered for integration with NI SCC signal conditioning carrier boards. It provides fixed attenuation to enable accurate measurement of voltage signals exceeding the native input range of Data Acquisition devices, protecting DAQ hardware from overvoltage conditions while extending measurement capability to higher voltage levels in industrial and laboratory environments.
Technical Specifications
• Attenuation Ratio: Fixed
• Input Voltage Range: Designed to accommodate input voltages higher than the DAQ device’s maximum input range
• Output Signal: Reduced voltage proportional to input voltage according to the fixed attenuation ratio
• Input Impedance: Critical for signal integrity; specifications referenced in product manual
• Output Impedance: Critical for signal integrity; specifications referenced in product manual
• Power Consumption: Typically low for passive or low-power signal conditioning modules
– Key Features
• Compact module form factor designed to fit standard NI SCC carrier slots
• Fixed attenuation factor provides predictable signal scaling
• Protects sensitive DAQ hardware from overvoltage transients and sustained high voltage inputs
• Screw terminals or BNC connectors for voltage signal input and output depending on carrier board configuration
• Durable construction suitable for industrial environments
– Typical Applications
• Industrial process monitoring requiring medium to high voltage signal measurement
• Power system analysis with voltage sources exceeding standard measurement equipment limits
• Laboratory experiments involving voltage sources that surpass DAQ input voltage limits
• Applications where DAQ input voltage operational and safety limits would otherwise be exceeded
– Compatibility & Integration
• Connects to NI SCC signal conditioning carrier boards via the SCC module connector
• Compatible with NI DAQ devices that support SCC carrier boards
• Specific DAQ device compatibility should be verified against NI’s compatibility matrix
