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NI USB-9421

Portable USB-Based High-Voltage Digital Input

  • Plug-and-play connectivity via USB
  • Screw terminal or D-Sub connector options
  • 8 sinking digital input channels with 24 V logic levels
  • NI-DAQmx driver software to simplify configuration and measurements
  • Small, portable module (12.1 by 8.6 by 2.5 cm)
  • 250 Vrms channel-to-earth ground isolation

The National Instruments USB-9421 is a data acquisition module with integrated signal conditioning that provides plug-and-play connectivity via USB for faster setup and measurements. This module has eight sinking digital input channels, specifically designed for industrial and control applications. Each input channel accepts high-voltage levels between 11 and 30 V for direct connection to 12 and 24 V systems. With both screw terminal and D-Sub connector options, the NI USB-9421 is ideal for flexible, low-cost signal wiring. In addition, this module includes channel-to-earth ground isolation for safety, noise immunity and high common-mode voltage range.

This USB data acquisition module is compatible with only Microsoft Windows OSs using NI-DAQmx driver software. Browse the information in the Resources tab to learn more about NI-DAQmx or download the driver. This USB data acquisition module is not compatible with the Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy) driver.

For applications that require a higher channel count, consider NI SCXI signal conditioning hardware.

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  NI USB-9421      
779451-01 Screw Terminal
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5 - 10 $ 319
779452-01 D-Sub Connector Call $ 319
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Other
777550-01 USB/PCMCIA Strain Relief Kit for laptops 5 - 10 $ 49
779489-01 DAQ 7 Steps Tutorial 5 - 10 $ 95
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Step 2: Select Connectivity Accessory
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Screw Terminals
779104-01 NI 9934 25pin D-Sub connector kit
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1 - 2 $ 109
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779489-01 DAQ 7 Steps Tutorial 5 - 10 $ 95
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Specifications Documents


Specifications Summary

General
Product Name USB-9421
Product Family Signal Conditioning
Form Factor USB
Operating System/Target Windows
Measurement Type Digital
Isolation Type Ch-Earth Ground Isolation
RoHS Compliant Yes
Product Name USB-9421 D-Sub
Product Family Signal Conditioning
Form Factor USB
Operating System/Target Windows
Measurement Type Digital
Isolation Type Ch-Earth Ground Isolation
RoHS Compliant Yes
Analog Input
Channels 0 , 0
Single-Ended Channels 0
Differential Channels 0
Channels 0 , 0
Single-Ended Channels 0
Differential Channels 0
Analog Output
Channels 0
Channels 0
Digital I/O
Bidirectional Channels 0
Input-Only Cannels 8
Output-Only Channels 0
Number of Channels 0 , 8 , 0
Timing Software
Logic Levels 24 V
Input Current Flow Sinking
Programmable Input Filters No
Supports Handshaking I/O? No
Supports Pattern I/O? No
Maximum Input Range 30.0 , 0.0 V
Bidirectional Channels 0
Input-Only Cannels 8
Output-Only Channels 0
Number of Channels 0 , 8 , 0
Timing Software
Logic Levels 24 V
Input Current Flow Sinking
Programmable Input Filters No
Supports Handshaking I/O? No
Supports Pattern I/O? No
Maximum Input Range 30.0 , 0.0 V
Counter/Timers
Counters 0
Counters 0
Physical Specifications
Length 14.0 cm
Width 8.600 cm
Height 2.500 cm
I/O Connector 25-pin D-Sub , Screw terminals
Minimum Operating Temperature 0.0 °C
Maximum Operating Temperature 55.0 °C
Minimum Storage Temperature -10.0 °C
Maximum Storage Temperature 70.0 °C
Length 12.100 cm
Width 8.600 cm
Height 2.500 cm
I/O Connector Screw terminals , 25-pin D-Sub
Minimum Operating Temperature 0.0 °C
Maximum Operating Temperature 55.0 °C
Minimum Storage Temperature -10.0 °C
Maximum Storage Temperature 70.0 °C

Extended Warranties

National Instruments designs and manufactures all products to minimize failures, however unexpected failures can still occur. Extended warranties provide a fixed economical price at the time of system purchase, covering any repair costs for up to three years. In addition, they offer the following benefits:

  • Significant cost savings compared to individual repair incidents
  • Fault location, diagnostics, and repair by NI any time the system product fails
  • All parts and labor costs covered as well as any adjustments needed to restore the hardware to manufacturing specifications

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