Can I Use An Adapter For NI mioDAQ Device

Issue Details

• I have recently purchased a NI mioDAQ device, can I use a Type-C to Type-A/B converter for the cable?
• My PC does not have a Type-C port, can I use a USB Hub to connect to the device?
• Does NI provide converter for NI mioDAQ?

Solution

NI are not providing converter for mioDAQ cable at the moment and the device are tested under the environment without the use of any USB converter. NI also recommend against the use of cable converter or USB hub the peripherals specification vary from manufacturer. However, if you need to use a converter or an USB hub, please make sure it fulfils the following requirements:

• It is capable of carrying the minimum power requirement to power the device. You may check the USB power rating of the mioDAQ Device from the specification.
  • For example, USB-6421 has a power requirement of 3.8W.
• It is capable of data transfer.
• The port used fulfils the above requirement.

MioDAQ uses a single cable for both power and data transfer hence the requirements above are required if you would like to use a converter or USB Hub.