9402 - Internal counter/timer?

[ebloohm]

Hello,

Does the NI 9402 have an internal counter/timer?

The product description page on the web states that it does, however the manual for it doesn't mention a counter/timer.

Other web searches only reference a counter/timer when installed in a chassis.

If not, can someone recommend a USB DAQ for monitoring the rate of 4 pulse streams (5V, up to 100kHz)?

Thanks

Erik

[muks]

See whether pxie-6358 satisfies your requirement.

(Not sure about 9402)

[ebloohm]

I'm looking for USB and < $500.  I see the pxie-6358 has 4 counter/timers but it also has 16 AI and a $5500 price tag.

Thanks anyway.

[aNIta B · Accepted solution]

Hey Erik,

      The documentation is a little unclear- the important thing to note is that the 9402 cannot be used with a USB sleeve:  NI C Series Module Compatibility Chart. I would recommend visiting the DAQ homepage and searching by bus and counter number. It looks to me that you could possibly use the USB 6501 which has 24 DIO lines, 1 counter, and can read in at a rate of up to 5MHz (and it's an easy $99).  If you need a little more that's still close to your price range, you might want to consider upgrading to the swankier USB 6210.  Hope that helps!