Can the DAQPad 6052E be powered by 12V?

[anu25]

I am setting up a field audio DAQ. I am interested in using the DAQPad 6052E with a laptop on a boat. Is it possible to run the DAQPad off a 12 volt deep cycle battery?
If not would alternatively using a 120 VAC inverter cause a lot of noise to leak in? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[RIO-Todd]

Hello anu25,

The specifications of the DAQPad-6052E manual state that it can take 9-24 VDC and requires 20 Watts of power (see page 14 of the specifications manual linked below).

NI 6052E Family Specifications
http://digital.ni.com/manuals.nsf/websearch/EAA4406C446E621B86256DA20074054C?OpenDocument&node=10931_US

So, if the 12 V battery can supply enough power, it should work for you.

There is a battery pack and 120 VAC charger option for the DAQPad-6052E that would be an alternative as well.

NI DAQPad-6052E for FireWire
http://sine.ni.com/apps/we/nioc.vp?cid=10931〈=US

I hope this helps. Let me know if you have any additional questions.

Regards,

Todd D.
NI Applications Engineer