The NI USB-9162 is a single-module carrier that connects NI C Series I/O modules to a computer via Hi-Speed USB 2.0. Designed for prototyping, system debugging, and standalone measurement applications, this compact chassis delivers portable, cost-effective data acquisition and control in industrial environments. It accepts any C Series module compatible with NI CompactDAQ, CompactRIO, or R Series expansion chassis, making it a flexible interface between field sensors and host software.
Technical Specifications
Bus Interface & Power
• USB 2.0 Hi-Speed connection
• Operating current: 500 mA maximum from USB
• Suspend mode current: 2.5 mA maximum
Electrical Isolation
• Channel-to-channel continuous isolation: 250 VAC
• Channel-to-channel withstand voltage: 1500 VAC
• Channel-to-earth ground continuous isolation: 250 VAC (Measurement Category II)
• Channel-to-earth ground withstand voltage: 3000 VAC
Environmental Operating Range
• Temperature: 0 °C to 60 °C operating; −40 °C to 85 °C storage
• Humidity: 10% to 90% RH noncondensing operating; 5% to 95% RH noncondensing storage
• Maximum altitude: 2,000 m
• Pollution degree: 2 (IEC 60664)
• Indoor use only
Physical
• Dimensions: 114.6 mm × 85.7 mm × 25.1 mm
• Weight: 3.5 oz
• Panel or wall mounting via threaded inserts
– Key Features
• Status LED indicates connection, initialization, and device state through single blink (operating normally), double blink (no errors), or quadruple blink (device error)
• Measurement Category II rated for circuits directly connected to electrical distribution systems
• Supports isolation withstand voltages up to 3000 VAC channel-to-earth ground
– Typical Applications
• Sensor prototyping and field debugging
• Portable measurement systems for industrial installations
• Standalone data acquisition without a full chassis
• Integration into larger distributed measurement networks
– Compatibility & Integration
Fully compatible with all C Series modules designed for NI CompactDAQ, CompactRIO, and R Series expansion chassis. Drivers available through NI-DAQmx (Windows) and NI-DAQmx Base (macOS and Linux).
