Description
The NI PXI-4204 is an advanced 8-channel, 100 V attenuated input module designed for a wide range of data acquisition applications. Its part number is 778745-4204, falling under the SCXI & Legacy category with a model number of PXI-4204. This module is characterized by its high analog resolution of 16-Bit, ensuring precise measurement capabilities.
The PXI-4204 boasts an impressive input range of ±100 V, catering to a variety of signal amplitudes. It is equipped with 8 differential analog input channels, facilitating the acquisition of multiple signals simultaneously. With a maximum sample rate of 200 kS/s, this module can efficiently process high-frequency signals.
It features a 6 Hz or 10 KHz 2-pole lowpass Butterworth filter for bandwidth control, ensuring signal integrity by filtering out unwanted high-frequency noise. The input coupling is DC, which is ideal for measuring steady-state signals. Signal conditioning capabilities include attenuation, SS/H capability, amplification, and filtering, providing flexibility and enhancing signal quality before digitization.
For maintenance and accuracy, the module supports self-test and self-calibration through internal test signals, ensuring reliable and consistent performance. It requires NI-DAQ 7.0 or later drivers for operation, making it compatible with modern software environments. Additionally, it supports programming with LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, and Measurement Studio, offering versatility in application development.
Connectivity options include a 1 x SMB connector and a 1 x 16-pin COMBICON connector, providing easy and secure integration into a variety of system configurations. This makes the NI PXI-4204 a highly adaptable module suitable for a broad spectrum of industrial and research applications.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 778745-4204 |
| Category | SCXI & Legacy |
| Model | PXI-4204 |
| Description | NI PXI-4204 8 ch, 100 V Attenuated Input Module |
| Analog Resolution | 16-Bit |
| Input Range | ±100 V |
| Input Channels | 8 differential analog input channels |
| Maximum Sample Rate | 200 kS/s |
| Bandwidth | 6 Hz or 10 KHz 2-pole lowpass Butterworth filter |
| Input Coupling | DC |
| Signal Conditioning | Attenuation, SS/H capability, amplification, filtering |
| Self-Test and Self-Calibration | Supported via internal test signals |
| Drivers | NI-DAQ 7.0 or later |
| Compatible ADEs | LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, Measurement Studio |
| Connection Interface | 1 x SMB connector, 1 x 16-pin COMBICON connector |



