Strain and Load
Measurement Bundle
Datasheet and Specifications
cDAQ 9171, NI-9237
INTERNAL - NI CONFIDENTIAL
Strain and Load Measurement Bundle
In-Box Components
Strain & Load Measurement Bundle
System P/N: 868018-01
Included Accessories:
• NI 9949
RJ50 Cables
cDAQ-9171
NI-9237
NI-9237
Recommended Software
FlexLogger
No code software that accelerates measurement
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• Inline calculations for simple math, filtering, Boolean
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• Integrated TDMS Viewer for interactive data review
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Table of Contents
This document combines the PDFs of this system together. The page numbers in the table of
contents correspond to the page number of PDF the component’s documentation begins.
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DEVICE SPECIFICATIONS
NI cDAQ™-9171
NI CompactDAQ One-Slot Bus-Powered USB Chassis
These specifications are for the NI cDAQ-9171 chassis only. These specifications are typical
at 25 °C unless otherwise noted. For the C Series module specifications, refer to the
documentation for the C Series module you are using.
Analog Input
Input FIFO size
127 samples
Maximum sample rate1
Determined by the C Series module
Timing accuracy2
50 ppm of sample rate
Timing
resolution2
Number of channels supported
12.5 ns
Determined by the C Series module
Analog Output
Number of channels supported
Hardware-timed task
Onboard regeneration
16
Non-regeneration
Determined by the C Series module
Non-hardware-timed task
Determined by the C Series module
Maximum update rate
1
2
Onboard regeneration
1.6 MS/s (multi-channel, aggregate)
Non-regeneration
Determined by the C Series module
Performance dependent on type of installed C Series module and number of channels in the task.
Does not include group delay. For more information, refer to the documentation for each C Series
module.
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
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
Serial modules
63 samples
Waveform generation (DO) FIFO
Parallel modules
2,047 samples
Serial modules
63 samples
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
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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, 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 module PFI terminal
Module PFI Characteristics
Functionality
Static digital input, static digital output, timing
input, and timing output
Timing output sources3
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
Digital Triggers
Source
Any module PFI terminal
Polarity
Software-selectable for most signals
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Actual available signals are dependent on type of installed C Series module.
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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.
Note The NI cDAQ-9171 may revert the input/output of the modules to their
power-on state when the USB cable is removed.
Bus Interface
USB specification
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
High-performance data streams
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Data stream types available
Analog input, analog output, digital input,
digital output, counter/timer input,
counter/timer output, NI-XNET4
Note If you are connecting the NI cDAQ-9171 to a USB hub, the hub must be
externally powered.
Power Requirements
Caution The protection provided by the NI cDAQ-9171 chassis can be impaired if
it is used in a manner not described in this document.
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.
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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.
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Note Sleep mode for C Series modules is not supported in the NI cDAQ-9171.
Power consumption from USB
5 V, 500 mA maximum
Suspend mode
2.5 mA maximum
Physical Characteristics
Weight (unloaded)
353 g (12.5 oz)
Dimensions (unloaded)
131.4 mm × 88.6 mm × 33.3 mm
(5.17 in. × 3.49 in. × 1.31 in.) Refer to the
following figure.
USB connector securement
USB securement type
Jackscrew provided on locking USB cable
(part number 198506-01 or 780534-01)
Torque for jackscrew
0.41 N · m (3.6 lb · in.)
Chassis ground
Gauge
1.31 mm2 (16 AWG) or larger wire
Torque for ground screw
0.76 N · m (6.7 lb · in.)
If you need to clean the chassis, wipe it with a dry towel.
Figure 1. NI cDAQ-9171 Dimensions
50.8 mm
(2.00 in.)
88.7 mm
(3.49 in.)
22.0 mm
(0.87 in.)
17.8 mm
(0.70 in.)
109.4 mm
(4.3 in.)
131.4 mm
(5.17 in.)
33.3 mm
(1.31 in.)
19.4 mm
(0.76 in.)
Mounting Keyholes Use
M3.5 or #6 Panhead Screws with
7.37 mm (0.29 in.) Head Height
88.6 mm
(3.49 in.)
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Environmental
Operating temperature (IEC-60068-2-1
and IEC-60068-2-2)
-20 °C to 55 °C
Storage temperature (IEC-600068-2-1 and
IEC-60068-2-2)
-40 °C to 85 °C
Operating humidity (IEC-60068-2-56)
10% to 90% RH, noncondensing
Storage humidity (IEC-60068-2-56)
5% to 95% RH, noncondensing
Pollution Degree (IEC 60664)
2
Maximum altitude
5,000 m
Indoor use only.
Hazardous Locations
U.S. (UL)
Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D, T4;
Class I, Zone 2, AEx nA IIC T4
Canada (C-UL)
Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D, T4;
Class I, Zone 2, Ex nA IIC T4
Europe (ATEX) and International (IECEx)
Ex nA IIC T4 Gc
Shock and Vibration
To meet these specifications, you must panel mount the NI cDAQ-9171 system, use an
NI locking USB cable, and affix ferrules to the ends of the terminal lines.
Operational shock
30 g peak, half-sine, 11 ms pulse (Tested in
accordance with IEC 60068-2-27. Test profile
developed in accordance with
MIL-PRF-28800F.)
Random vibration
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Operating
5 Hz to 500 Hz, 0.3 grms
Non-operating
5 Hz to 500 Hz, 2.4 grms (Tested in accordance
with IEC 60068-2-64. Non-operating test
profile exceeds the requirements of
MIL PRF-28800F, Class 3.)
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Safety 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:
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IEC 61010-1, EN 61010-1
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UL 61010-1, CSA 61010-1
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EN 60079-0:2012, EN 60079-15:2010
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IEC 60079-0: Ed 6, IEC 60079-15; Ed 4
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UL 60079-0; Ed 6, UL 60079-15; Ed 4
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CSA 60079-0:2011, CSA 60079-15:2012
Note For UL and other safety certifications, refer to the product label or the Online
Product Certification section.
Electromagnetic Compatibility
This product meets the requirements of the following EMC standards for electrical equipment
for measurement, control, and laboratory use:
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EN 61326-1 (IEC 61326-1): Class A emissions; Basic immunity
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EN 55011 (CISPR 11): Group 1, Class A emissions
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EN 55022 (CISPR 22): Class A emissions
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EN 55024 (CISPR 24): Immunity
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AS/NZS CISPR 11: Group 1, Class A emissions
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AS/NZS CISPR 22: Class A emissions
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FCC 47 CFR Part 15B: Class A emissions
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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.
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CE Compliance
This product meets the essential requirements of applicable European Directives, as follows:
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2014/35/EU; Low-Voltage Directive (safety)
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2014/30/EU; Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC)
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2014/34/EU; Potentially Explosive Atmospheres (ATEX)
Online Product Certification
Refer to the product Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for additional regulatory compliance
information. To obtain product certifications and the DoC for this product, visit ni.com/
certification, search by model number or product line, and click the appropriate link in the
Certification column.
Environmental Management
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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 Minimize Our Environmental Impact
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.
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disposed of according to local laws and regulations. For more information about
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DATASHEET
NI 9237
4 AI, ±25 mV/V, 24 Bit, 50 kS/s/ch Simultaneous, Bridge Completion
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4 channels, 50 kS/s per channel simultaneous AI
±25 mV/V input range, 24-bit resolution
Programmable half- and full-bridge completion
with up to 10 V internal excitation
60 VDC, Category I bank isolation
RJ50 or D-SUB connectivity options
-40 °C to 70 °C operating range, 5 g vibration,
50 g shock
The NI 9237 simultaneous bridge module for use with CompactDAQ and CompactRIO
contains all the signal conditioning required to power and measure up to four bridge-based
sensors simultaneously. The four RJ50 jacks provide direct connectivity to most torque or load
cells and offer custom cable solutions with minimal tools. The high sampling rate and
bandwidth of the NI 9237 offer a high-quality, high-speed strain or load measurement system
with zero interchannel phase delay. With 60 VDC isolation and 1,000 Vrms transient isolation,
the NI 9237 has high-common-mode noise rejection and increased safety for both the operator
and test system.
The NI 9237 can perform offset/null as well as shunt calibration and remote sense, making the
module the best choice for strain and bridge measurements.
The NI 9944 and NI 9945 are accessories for use with quarter-bridge sensors. These
accessories have a female RJ50 connector on one end and screw terminals on the other end.
C SERIES SIMULTANEOUS BRIDGE MODULE COMPARISON
Model
Channels
Sample
Rate
Resolution
Connectivity
Simultaneous
Supported Bridges
NI 9218
2
51.2 kS/s/ch
24 bits
LEMO,
9-pin DSUB
Quarter, Half, Full
NI 9219
4
100 S/s/ch
24 bits
Spring
Terminal
Quarter, Half, Full
NI 9235
8
10 kS/s/ch
24 bits
Spring
Terminal
120 Ω Quarter Bridge
NI 9236
8
10 kS/s/ch
24 bits
Spring
Terminal
350 Ω Quarter Bridge
NI 9237
4
50 kS/s/ch
24 bits
RJ-50,
DSUB
Quarter, Half, Full
NI C Series Overview
NI provides more than 100 C Series modules for measurement, control, and communication
applications. C Series modules can connect to any sensor or bus and allow for high-accuracy
measurements that meet the demands of advanced data acquisition and control applications.
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Measurement-specific signal conditioning that connects to an array of sensors and signals
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Isolation options such as bank-to-bank, channel-to-channel, and channel-to-earth ground
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-40 °C to 70 °C temperature range to meet a variety of application and environmental
needs
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Hot-swappable
The majority of C Series modules are supported in both CompactRIO and CompactDAQ
platforms and you can move modules from one platform to the other with no modification.
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CompactRIO
CompactRIO combines an open-embedded architecture
with small size, extreme ruggedness, and C Series
modules in a platform powered by the NI LabVIEW
reconfigurable I/O (RIO) architecture. Each system
contains an FPGA for custom timing, triggering, and
processing with a wide array of available modular I/O to
meet any embedded application requirement.
CompactDAQ
CompactDAQ is a portable, rugged data acquisition platform
that integrates connectivity, data acquisition, and signal
conditioning into modular I/O for directly interfacing to any
sensor or signal. Using CompactDAQ with LabVIEW, you
can easily customize how you acquire, analyze, visualize,
and manage your measurement data.
Software
LabVIEW Professional Development System for Windows
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Use advanced software tools for large project development
Generate code automatically using DAQ Assistant and Instrument
I/O Assistant
Use advanced measurement analysis and digital signal processing
Take advantage of open connectivity with DLLs, ActiveX,
and .NET objects
Build DLLs, executables, and MSI installers
NI LabVIEW FPGA Module
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Design FPGA applications for NI RIO hardware
Program with the same graphical environment used for desktop and
real-time applications
Execute control algorithms with loop rates up to 300 MHz
Implement custom timing and triggering logic, digital protocols, and
DSP algorithms
Incorporate existing HDL code and third-party IP including Xilinx IP
generator functions
Purchase as part of the LabVIEW Embedded Control and Monitoring
Suite
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NI LabVIEW Real-Time Module
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Design deterministic real-time applications with LabVIEW
graphical programming
Download to dedicated NI or third-party hardware for reliable
execution and a wide selection of I/O
Take advantage of built-in PID control, signal processing, and
analysis functions
Automatically take advantage of multicore CPUs or set
processor affinity manually
Take advantage of real-time OS, development and debugging
support, and board support
Purchase individually or as part of a LabVIEW suite
Circuitry
Each channel on the NI 9237 has an independent 24-bit ADC and an input amplifier that
enable you to sample signals from all four channels simultaneously.
The NI 9237 is isolated from earth ground. However, the individual channels are not isolated
from each other. The EX+, EX-, and T- signals are common among all channels. You can
connect the NI 9237 to a device that is biased at any voltage within the NI 9237 rejection
range of earth ground.
Figure 1. Input Circuitry for One Channel of the NI 9237
RS+
EX+
AI+
AI–
Reference
+ –
Input
EX–
RS–
SC
SC
NI 9237
Connection Options to Correct for Resistance Errors
Wiring resistance can create errors in bridge circuits. The NI 9237 provides two mechanisms
to correct for these errors: remote sensing and shunt calibration.
Remote Sensing
Remote sensing continuously and automatically corrects for errors in excitation leads, and
generally is most appropriate for half- and full-bridge sensors.
Long wire and small gauge wire have greater resistance, which can result in gain error. The
resistance in the wires that connect the excitation voltage to the bridge causes a voltage drop,
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which is a source of gain error. The NI 9237 includes remote sensing to compensate for this
gain error. Connect remote sense wires to the points where the excitation voltage wires
connect to the bridge circuit. Refer to the following figure for an illustration of how to connect
remote sense wires to the NI 9237.
Figure 2. Connecting Remote Sense Wires to the NI 9237
R lead
R bridge
RS+
EX+
R bridge
AI+
AI–
R bridge
R bridge
R lead
EX–
RS–
NI 9237
The actual bridge excitation voltage is smaller than the voltage at the EX+ and EX- leads. If
you do not use remote sensing of the actual bridge voltage, the resulting gain error is:
�����
for half‐bridge sensors and
�������
2 ⋅ �����
�������
for full‐bridge sensors.
If you connect the remote sense signals directly to the bridge resistors, the NI 9237 senses the
actual bridge voltage and eliminates the gain errors caused by the resistance of the EX+ and
EX- leads.
Shunt Calibration
Shunt calibration can correct for errors from the resistance of both the excitation wiring and
wiring in the individual resistors of the bridge. Remote sensing corrects for resistances from
the EX pins on the NI 9237 to the sensor, and shunt calibration corrects for these errors and for
errors caused by wire resistance within an arm of the bridge. Shunt calibration is most useful
with quarter-bridge sensors because there may be significant resistance in the wiring to the
active resistor in the bridge.
The NI 9237 shunt calibration circuitry consists of a precision resistor and a softwarecontrolled switch. Refer to the software help for information about enabling the shunt
calibration switch for the NI 9237.
Shunt calibration involves simulating the input of strain by changing the resistance of an arm
in the bridge by some known amount. This is accomplished by shunting, or connecting, a large
resistor of known value across one arm of the bridge, creating a known strain-induced change
in resistance. You can then measure the output of the bridge and compare it to the expected
voltage value. You can use the results to correct gain errors in the entire measurement path, or
to simply verify general operation to gain confidence in the setup.
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Use a stable signal, which is typically the unloaded state of the sensor, first with the shunt
calibration switch off and then again with the switch on. The difference in these two
measurements provides an indication of the gain errors from wiring resistances. You can
design the software application to correct subsequent readings for this gain error.
Excitation Voltages
You can program the NI 9237 to supply 2.5 V, 3.3 V, 5 V, or 10 V of excitation voltage. The
maximum excitation power for internal excitation is 150 mW.
Note Unless you supply external excitation voltage, NI recommends that you set
the excitation voltage to a value that keeps the total power below 150 mW. The
NI 9237 automatically reduces internal excitation voltages as needed to stay below
150 mW total power.
Use the following equation to calculate the power of a single bridge:
�=
where R is the total resistance of the bridge.
���2
�
For a quarter or half bridge, R is equal to two times the resistance of each element. For a full
bridge, R is equal to the resistance of each element.
The 150 mW limit allows you to power half and full bridges as follows:
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Four 350 Ω half bridges at 5.0 V
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Four 350 Ω full bridges at 3.3 V
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Four 120 Ω half bridges at 2.5 V
External Excitation
You can connect an external excitation voltage source to the NI 9237 if you need an excitation
voltage that causes more than 150 mW to dissipate across all the bridges.
Figure 3. Connecting an External Excitation Voltage Source to the NI 9237
External
Excitation
Voltage
Source
Vex+
+
–
VexNI 9237 with DSUB
External
Excitation
Voltage
Source
EX+
+
–
EXNI 9237 with RJ50
Note For the NI 9237 with RJ-50, use the two EX+ and EX- terminals on the fourterminal external excitation voltage connector to connect one external excitation
source.
You can use the additional EX+ and EX- terminals on the connector to wire multiple NI 9237
modules together in a daisy chain.
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Filtering
The NI 9237 uses a combination of analog and digital filtering to provide an accurate
representation of in-band signals and reject out-of-band signals. The filters discriminate
between signals based on the frequency range, or bandwidth, of the signal. The three important
bandwidths to consider are the passband, the stopband, and the anti-imaging bandwidth.
The NI 9237 represents signals within the passband, as quantified primarily by passband ripple
and phase nonlinearity. All signals that appear in the alias-free bandwidth are either unaliased
signals or signals that have been filtered by at least the amount of the stopband rejection.
Passband
The signals within the passband have frequency-dependent gain or attenuation. The small
amount of variation in gain with respect to frequency is called the passband flatness. The
digital filters of the NI 9237 adjust the frequency range of the passband to match the data rate.
Therefore, the amount of gain or attenuation at a given frequency depends on the data rate.
Figure 4. Typical Passband Flatness for the NI 9237
0.025
Gain (dB)
0.000
–0.025
–0.050
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
Frequency/Data Rate
Stopband
The filter significantly attenuates all signals above the stopband frequency. The primary goal
of the filter is to prevent aliasing. Therefore, the stopband frequency scales precisely with the
data rate. The stopband rejection is the minimum amount of attenuation applied by the filter to
all signals with frequencies within the stopband.
Alias-Free Bandwidth
Any signals that appear in the alias-free bandwidth are not aliased artifacts of signals at a
higher frequency. The alias-free bandwidth is defined by the ability of the filter to reject
frequencies above the stopband frequency. The alias-free bandwidth is equal to the data rate
minus the stopband frequency.
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Data Rates
The frequency of a master timebase (fM) controls the data rate (fs) of the NI 9237. The NI 9237
includes an internal master timebase with a frequency of 12.8 MHz, but the module also can
accept an external master timebase or export its own master timebase. To synchronize the data
rate of an NI 9237 with other modules that use master timebases to control sampling, all of the
modules must share a single master timebase source.
The following equation provides the available data rates of the NI 9237:
where n is any integer from 1 to 31.
�� =
�� ÷ 256
�
However, the data rate must remain within the appropriate data rate range. When using the
internal master timebase of 12.8 MHz, the result is data rates of 50 kS/s, 25 kS/s, 16.667 kS/s,
and so on down to 1.613 kS/s depending on the value of n. When using an external timebase
with a frequency other than 12.8 MHz, the NI 9237 has a different set of data rates.
Note The NI 9151 R Series Expansion chassis does not support sharing timebases
between modules.
NI 9237 Specifications
The following specifications are typical for the range -40 °C to 70 °C unless otherwise noted.
Caution Do not operate the NI 9237 in a manner not specified in this document.
Product misuse can result in a hazard. You can compromise the safety protection
built into the product if the product is damaged in any way. If the product is
damaged, return it to NI for repair.
Input Characteristics
Number of channels
4 analog input channels
Bridge completion
Half and Full
Internal
Quarter
External
ADC resolution
24 bits
Type of ADC
Delta-Sigma (with analog prefiltering)
Sampling mode
Simultaneous
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Internal master timebase (ƒM)
Frequency
12.8 MHz
Accuracy
±100 ppm maximum
Data rate range (ƒs) using internal master timebase
Minimum
1.613 kS/s
Maximum
50 kS/s
Data rate range (ƒs) using external master timebase
Minimum
391 S/s
Maximum
51.36 kS/s
Data rates (ƒs)
(ƒM ÷ 256) ÷ n, where n = 1, 2, …, 31
Typical input range
±25 mV/V
Scaling coefficient
2.9802 nV/V per LSB
Overvoltage protection between any two pins ±30 V
Table 1. Accuracy
Percent of Reading
(Gain Error2)
Percent of Range3
(Offset Error)
Typical (25 °C, ±5 °C)
0.05%
0.05%
Maximum (– 40 to 70 °C)
0.20%
0.25%
0.20%
0.10%
0.55%
0.35%
Measurement
Calibrated
Conditions1
Uncalibrated4 Typical (25 °C, ±5 °C)
Maximum (– 40 to 70 °C)
Gain drift
10 ppm/°C maximum
Offset drift
1
2
3
4
2.5 V excitation
0.6 µV/V per °C
3.3 V excitation
0.5 µV/V per °C
5 V excitation
0.3 µV/V per °C
10 V excitation
0.2 µV/V per °C
Before offset null or shunt calibration.
Applies at a data rate of 50 kS/s. Lower data rates can have up to 0.20% of reading additional gain
error.
Range equals 25 mV/V.
Uncalibrated accuracy refers to the accuracy achieved when acquiring data in raw or unscaled
modes and in which calibration constants that are stored in the module are not applied to the data.
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Half-bridge completion
Tolerance
±1200 µV/V maximum
Drift
1.5 µV/V per °C
Table 2. Channel-to-Channel Matching (Calibrated)
Input Signal Frequency (ƒin)
Gain
Typical
Phase
Maximum
0 to 1 kHz
0.15%
0.3%
1 to 20 kHz
0.4%
1.1%
Maximum
0.125°/kHz · ƒin
Phase nonlinearity
ƒin = 0 to 1 kHz