Field Upgrade to DB37 on 9205 Module

[Duchess]

Can the 9205 A/D module be field upgraded from a unit with wired spring clips to a DB37? It appears that the original connector can be unscrewed.

[Wallace_F]

Hello Duchess,

I understand you are thinking of modifying your NI-9205 to replace the spring clips with a DB37 Dsub connector. While I must advise against modifying your hardware in this manner, I would like to help you.  Why, may I ask, do you need to change connectors on your 9205? Would fashioning an adapter be an acceptable solution?

Best wishes,

Wallace F.

[Duchess]

Adapters are easy. I was attempting to keep the same wiring documentation for future systems.

[Wallace_F]

Hi Duchess,

I understand that you would like for your future systems to have the same wiring documentation. Since, you are inquiring about field upgrading a NI-9205 from spring clip connectors to the 37 pin Dsub connector, can I deduce that your current system uses the Dsub connector? Does your current system use a 9205? If so, what version, the spring terminal or Dsub connector?

Best wishes,

Wallace Frazier

[Duchess]

I now have a spring clip version and will go to the DB37 on next and future generation machines. Just wanted them to be alike. But if that is difficult then I can live with it the way it is.

Tnx. 

[Wallace_F]

Hello Duchess,

National Instruments does offer the NI-9205 analog input module in both the spring terminal and D-sub connector versions.  If you require the D-sub connector in future versions of your systems, and the systems will be used frequently, it might be worth the investment to procure a new module with the desired connector. 

Best wishes,

Wallace F.