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​What Is NI FieldDAQ™?​

FieldDAQ devices are high-performance DAQ devices rated for the most extreme environments. FieldDAQ hardware enables engineers to take high-quality measurements as close to the sensor as possible, in a wide range of environmental and system conditions.

​​DAQ is back and more rugged than ever.​​

Rocket environment with NI hardware setup in a testing environment, showcasing advanced measurement capabilities for aerospace applications

​Built to withstand 100 Gs of shock, FieldDAQ devices are our toughest ones yet. They deliver precise measurements in harsh conditions. Plus, they come with NI FlexLogger™ Software, our no-programming data-logging software, free. ​

FieldDAQ Devices with M12 Signal Connections (FD-11601, FD-11634, FD-11637)

The features of a FieldDAQ device with M12 signal connections are labeled by number on the device.

  1. Power input/output (L-Code M12 5-pin)
  2. 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports TSN-enabled network switch (X-Code M12 8-pin)
  3. Eight analog input channels: voltage, IEPE, quarter-, half-, and full-bridge, and more
  4. Channel status LEDs
  5. Fanless design, operating temperature -40 °C to 85 °C
  6. A-Code M12 standard connectors IP65/67 rated ingress protection: water and dust resistant
  7. Mounting holes

FieldDAQ Devices with Mini-TC Signal Connections (FD-11614)

The features of a FieldDAQ device with Mini-TC signal connections are labeled by number on the device.

  1. Power input/output (L-Code M12 5-pin)
  2. 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports TSN-enabled network switch (X-Code M12 8-pin)
  3. 16 thermocouple channels: 24-bit resolution Mini-TC connections for J, K, T, E, N, B, R, and S thermocouple types
  4. Channel status LEDs
  5. Fanless design, operating temperature -40 °C to 85 °C
  6. M12 standard connectors IP65/67 rated ingress protection: water and dust resistant
  7. Mounting holes

Key Benefits

  • Ruggedness—FieldDAQ devices are IP65/67 rated, waterproof, dust-tight, and resistant to shock/vibration (100 g/10 grms). Take measurements in a wide range of temperatures from -40 °C to 85 °C, while channel isolation (60 VDC/1,000 VRMS) reduces noise and protects circuitry.

  • High-Performance Measurements—The thermally stable design allows for minimal accuracy drift over the temperature range, while built-in premium signal conditioning and diagnostic features reduce the effect of external interference. Shortened sensor cables minimize noise by digitizing close to the sensor.
  • Tight Synchronization—The distributed TSN architecture reduces cabling cost, installation time, and enclosure requirements with synchronization accuracy <1 μs. Connect FieldDAQ devices and other TSN devices together, such as NI CompactDAQ or NI CompactRIO systems, to connect devices without the need for external switches.

  • Accelerated Development—Quickly start logging data with real-time display using NI FlexLogger™ Lite, our free no-code data acquisition software. Develop custom software with drivers and example programs for NI LabVIEW, Python, C/C++, VB.NET, and C#, and standardize your test frameworks with the NI LabVIEW+ Suite.

Key Applications

  • V&V of large, distributed physical systems
  • Environmental test
  • HALT test
  • Structural test
  • Noise, vibration, and harshness test (NVH)
  • Rocket engine test
  • Heavy equipment/off-road vehicle test
  • Component tests in test cells, chambers
  • Academic indoor/outdoor research (wind tunnel, temperature chamber measurements)

Which FieldDAQ Device Is Right for You?

Rugged voltage input NI FieldDAQ module with M12 connectors

Voltage

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FD-11601

  • 8 channels
  • ±10 V powered-sensor voltage input
  • 102.4 kS/s/ch
  • 24-bit

  

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Rugged temperature input NI FieldDAQ module with Mini-TC

Temperature

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FD-11614

  • 16 channels universal thermocouple input
  • Mini-TC
  • 85 kS/s/ch
  • 24-bit

  

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Rugged sound and vibration input NI FieldDAQ module with M12

IEPE/Sound and Vibration

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FD-11634

  • 8 channels
  • IEPE
  • AC/DC coupling
  • 102.4 kS/s/ch
  • 24-bit S/V input

  

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Rugged strain/bridge input NI FieldDAQ module with M12

Strain/Bridge

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FD-11637

  • 8 channels
  • 1/4-, 1/2-, full-bridge input
  • 102.4 kS/s/ch
  • 24-bit

  

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Industry-Leading DAQ Software Included

Flexlogger Lite monitor to visualize live data

  • Free logging software—NI FlexLogger™ Lite
  • Seamless LabVIEW integration
  • Documented APIs with example programs for Python, C/C++, C#, and more
Help me choose software

Need more choices? Discover more NI DAQ hardware.

NI Compactdaq System device

More I/O Options

NI CompactDAQ Systems

CompactDAQ isn’t quite as rugged as FieldDAQ, but with more than 70 measurement modules and seven chassis, you can customize your system for any sensor, electrical measurement, or output signal needed—now or in the future.

 
Recommended Uses

 

  • Mechanical tests
  • Logging sensor data to a PC
  • Shock and vibration tests
  • Acoustic measurements
Multifunction I/O Devices USB + PCIe

Cost-Optimized for Desktop

Multifunction I/O Devices

If you don’t need outdoor ruggedness or direct sensor measurements, multifunction I/O devices combine ±10 V I/O with digital I/O in a cost-optimized all-in-one device. Connect with USB or install as a PCI Express device in a desktop or industrial PC.

 
Recommended Uses

 

  • Research and electronic test benches
  • PCBA manufacturing test systems
  • I/O for firmware test
  • Sensors that output 10 V

 

PXI system with Intel® processor-based controller, PXI data acquisition modules, and an NI PXI SMU instrument

More Speed and More Channels

PXI DAQ Systems

PXI input/output devices for voltage, current, and sensors connect to a computer processor installed in the chassis using a high-speed bus for the best data throughput, synchronization, and overall reduced test times.

 

Recommended Uses

 

  • Production test systems for electronics

  • Minimizing test time in automated systems

  • High-channel-count, high-data-throughput sensor measurement