{"id":1997,"date":"2023-03-09T05:06:23","date_gmt":"2023-03-09T05:06:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/35.94.173.37\/blog\/?p=1997"},"modified":"2026-07-20T15:02:27","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T15:02:27","slug":"how-to-identify-your-ni-part","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.apexwaves.com\/blog\/how-to-identify-your-ni-part\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Identify Your NI Part"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/www.apexwaves.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/HowToIdentifyYourNIPart.mp3\"><\/audio><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>Listen to this post here.<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-text-align-left\">If you have ever found yourself confused by all of the different numbers associated with your NI part and what they signify, you are not alone. With an impressively massive catalog of parts that has only grown over the past few decades, the numbering system established by NI uses many different identifiers out of necessity. In this post, we will break down the most common identifiers and variations for NI parts and explain their significance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-637ee6b26e4ffc024970f93a2af12c5b\" style=\"font-size:25px\">Associated Numbers and What They Mean<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d4a4706287d5636fda3a076e6f3e229e\" style=\"font-size:20px\"><strong>Model Name<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4ff3ebdd7bf8ef2584eb4e0ce3866e34\" style=\"font-size:18px\">The\u00a0<strong>model name\u00a0<\/strong>of your part is the identifier used to describe its primary functionality. The model name includes a unique\u00a0<strong>prefix\u00a0<\/strong>followed by a series of numbers \/ letters which indicate additional information about the product\u2019s capabilities. For example, the model name\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.apexwaves.com\/modular-systems\/national-instruments\/compactdaq\/cDAQ-9181\">cDAQ-9181<\/a>. The prefix \u201c<strong>cDAQ<\/strong>\u201d indicates that this part belongs to the modular CompactDAQ data acquisition platform. By looking at the manual for this model name, we discover that it is in fact a chassis. The suffix number \u201c918<strong>1<\/strong>\u201d indicates that this chassis has one slot. By comparison, the cDAQ-918<strong>4<\/strong>\u00a0chassis has four slots, while the cDAQ-918<strong>8<\/strong>\u00a0chassis has eight slots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-text-align-left\">The model name can be found in different locations, depending on the specific part:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"839\" height=\"705\" data-id=\"3902\" src=\"https:\/\/www.apexwaves.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Model-Name__-Product-Info-Sticker_2-edited.png\" alt=\"Model name circled on the product info sticker of an NI part\" class=\"wp-image-3902\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.apexwaves.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Model-Name__-Product-Info-Sticker_2-edited.png 839w, https:\/\/www.apexwaves.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Model-Name__-Product-Info-Sticker_2-edited-300x252.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 839px) 100vw, 839px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">  Product Info Sticker<\/mark><\/strong>  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"309\" height=\"360\" data-id=\"3895\" src=\"https:\/\/www.apexwaves.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Left-Sticker-1.png\" alt=\"Model name circled on the left of an NI part\" class=\"wp-image-3895\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.apexwaves.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Left-Sticker-1.png 309w, https:\/\/www.apexwaves.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Left-Sticker-1-258x300.png 258w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 309px) 100vw, 309px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">  Left of Part  <\/mark><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"309\" height=\"360\" data-id=\"3897\" src=\"https:\/\/www.apexwaves.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/RIght-of-Part-1.png\" alt=\"Model name circled on the right of an NI part\" class=\"wp-image-3897\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.apexwaves.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/RIght-of-Part-1.png 309w, https:\/\/www.apexwaves.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/RIght-of-Part-1-258x300.png 258w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 309px) 100vw, 309px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">  Right of Part  <\/mark><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"309\" height=\"309\" data-id=\"3903\" src=\"https:\/\/www.apexwaves.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Front-of-Part-1-edited.png\" alt=\"Model name circled on the front of an NI part\" class=\"wp-image-3903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.apexwaves.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Front-of-Part-1-edited.png 309w, https:\/\/www.apexwaves.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Front-of-Part-1-edited-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.apexwaves.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Front-of-Part-1-edited-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 309px) 100vw, 309px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">  Front of Part  <\/mark><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"309\" height=\"360\" data-id=\"3896\" src=\"https:\/\/www.apexwaves.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/On-Board-1.png\" alt=\"Model name circled on the board of an NI part\" class=\"wp-image-3896\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.apexwaves.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/On-Board-1.png 309w, https:\/\/www.apexwaves.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/On-Board-1-258x300.png 258w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 309px) 100vw, 309px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">  Printed on Board  <\/mark><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"3915\" src=\"https:\/\/www.apexwaves.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/White-Square-2-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Blank white picture as a placeholder\" class=\"wp-image-3915\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.apexwaves.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/White-Square-2-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.apexwaves.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/White-Square-2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.apexwaves.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/White-Square-2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.apexwaves.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/White-Square-2.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-546cf3a91ffab2ce513c4394b7013a6f\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Part Number &amp; Catalog Number<br><br><\/strong>The\u00a0<strong>part number\u00a0<\/strong>of your product will start with the number \u201c<strong>1<\/strong>\u201c, and is a series of numbers that includes a letter before the hyphen. The part number is the identifier used to distinguish variations in the specifications and features between parts, even those with the same model name. The part number is located on the part itself in some way. For example, the listed part number for the cDAQ-9181 is\u00a0<strong>150227E-02L.<\/strong>\u00a0This can be found on the different labels on the packaging and the part itself, and it is listed in the official Letter of Volatility from NI for the <strong>cDAQ-9181<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-text-align-left\">Depending on the specific product, the part number can often be found in one of the following places:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"309\" height=\"360\" data-id=\"3908\" src=\"https:\/\/www.apexwaves.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Assembly-Number_Cropped-1.png\" alt=\"Assembly number circled on board of an NI part\" class=\"wp-image-3908\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.apexwaves.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Assembly-Number_Cropped-1.png 309w, https:\/\/www.apexwaves.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Assembly-Number_Cropped-1-258x300.png 258w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 309px) 100vw, 309px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">  As Assembly Number  <\/mark><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"309\" height=\"360\" data-id=\"3907\" src=\"https:\/\/www.apexwaves.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Part-Info-Sticker-1.png\" alt=\"Part number circled on the part info sticker of an NI part\" class=\"wp-image-3907\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.apexwaves.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Part-Info-Sticker-1.png 309w, https:\/\/www.apexwaves.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Part-Info-Sticker-1-258x300.png 258w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 309px) 100vw, 309px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">  Part Info Sticker  <\/mark><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"309\" height=\"360\" data-id=\"3905\" src=\"https:\/\/www.apexwaves.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Part-Number-Sticker-1.png\" alt=\"Part number circled on the part number sticker of an NI part\" class=\"wp-image-3905\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.apexwaves.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Part-Number-Sticker-1.png 309w, https:\/\/www.apexwaves.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Part-Number-Sticker-1-258x300.png 258w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 309px) 100vw, 309px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">  Part Number Sticker  <\/mark><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"643\" height=\"265\" data-id=\"3906\" src=\"https:\/\/www.apexwaves.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Sticker-on-Cable-1.png\" alt=\"Part number circled on the part number sticker of an NI cable\" class=\"wp-image-3906\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.apexwaves.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Sticker-on-Cable-1.png 643w, https:\/\/www.apexwaves.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Sticker-on-Cable-1-300x124.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 643px) 100vw, 643px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#000000\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">  Part Number Sticker on Cable  <\/mark><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"3913\" src=\"https:\/\/www.apexwaves.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/White-Square-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Blank white picture as a placeholder\" class=\"wp-image-3913\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.apexwaves.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/White-Square-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.apexwaves.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/White-Square-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.apexwaves.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/White-Square-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.apexwaves.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/White-Square.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"3914\" src=\"https:\/\/www.apexwaves.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/White-Square-1-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Blank white picture as a placeholder\" class=\"wp-image-3914\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.apexwaves.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/White-Square-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.apexwaves.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/White-Square-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.apexwaves.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/White-Square-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.apexwaves.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/White-Square-1.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-text-align-left\">\nWhen a part number is missing the letter before the hyphen, it is known as an&nbsp;<strong>alternate part number<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"309\" height=\"360\" data-id=\"3917\" src=\"https:\/\/www.apexwaves.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Alternate-Part-Number-Sticker-1.png\" alt=\"Alternate part number circled on the package sticker for an NI part\" class=\"wp-image-3917\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.apexwaves.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Alternate-Part-Number-Sticker-1.png 309w, https:\/\/www.apexwaves.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Alternate-Part-Number-Sticker-1-258x300.png 258w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 309px) 100vw, 309px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"3918\" src=\"https:\/\/www.apexwaves.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/White-Square-3-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Blank white picture as a placeholder\" class=\"wp-image-3918\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.apexwaves.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/White-Square-3-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.apexwaves.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/White-Square-3-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.apexwaves.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/White-Square-3-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.apexwaves.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/White-Square-3.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"3919\" src=\"https:\/\/www.apexwaves.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/White-Square-4-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Blank white picture as a placeholder\" class=\"wp-image-3919\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.apexwaves.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/White-Square-4-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.apexwaves.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/White-Square-4-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.apexwaves.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/White-Square-4-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.apexwaves.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/White-Square-4.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-text-align-left\">Similarly, the&nbsp;<strong>catalog number&nbsp;<\/strong>of your product will start with the number \u201c<strong>7<\/strong>\u201d, and also serves as an identifying number to differentiate parts of the same model. The catalog number is located on the packaging of the part. For example, the cDAQ-9181 has two listed catalog numbers:&nbsp;<strong>781496-01<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>782052-01<\/strong>. While they share the same model name, these differ in the fact that the 782052-01 version of the cDAQ-9181 is conformal coated, while the 781496-01 is not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.apexwaves.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/On-box-1-1024x378.png\" alt=\"Closeup of box from NI with the catalog number circled in yellow\" class=\"wp-image-1921\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-text-align-left\">Part numbers and catalog numbers are one of the biggest sources of confusion for customers trying to identify their parts. This is because&nbsp;<strong>NI (and as a result, Apex Waves) uses the number that is identified as the \u201cCatalog Number\u201d interchangeably with the term \u201cPart Number\u201d<\/strong>. Because of their large catalog of parts, this approach is easier for NI to attempt to reduce confusion about the specific part that is being referenced \/ ordered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-text-align-left\"><em>If you notice any discrepancies in the definitions between these numbers for a specific part you are looking at on the Apex Waves website, know that untangling the difference between these two numbers for the thousands of parts available is an ongoing puzzle, and one that we are actively working on solving!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3ac1ef28f9394b6444eee0203d5c5391\" style=\"font-size:25px\"><strong>OTHER SPECIFICATIONS TO KNOW<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5e620880365cc53e3ed0d1e36a88b211\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Connector Types<br><\/strong>The\u00a0<strong>connector\u00a0<\/strong>of a part refers to the physical connector that is used to join a particular part of NI hardware to another product \/ instrument. Variations in connection type \/ specifications can occur across part numbers, as they are each uniquely designed to accommodate different applications and use cases. There is an incredible variety of connector types to choose from, as well as a variety of connector pin counts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-text-align-left\">\u201c<strong>Connector pins<\/strong>\u201d refers to the individual metal (often gold or silver)l contacts or terminals of a connector that are designed to provide a reliable, safe connection between the NI hardware and other devices. These pins can be described as either male (stick out from the connector) or female (fit into the housing of the connector). They vary in shape, size, and configuration. When trying to identify the connector type of the part you need, first consider the context in which the part will be used, and the surrounding hardware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-text-align-left\">Some popular connector types of NI products include: Screw Terminal, Spring Terminal, BNC (Bayonet Neill-Concelman), D-SUB, SMB (SubMiniature B), USB (Universal Serial Bus), GPIB (General Purpose Interface Bus), Ethernet, DIN Rail Mount, and many more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0dd2e0ee40fa1bc440af566eab0b59db\" style=\"font-size:20px\"><strong>Accessories<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-06c69409b46f76669c30890fa1c2bf3c\" style=\"font-size:18px\">There is no shortage of compatible accessories to go with your part from NI- from cables to terminal blocks. When deciding on an accessory, it is important to consider the connectivity options described above, as well as features such as shielded or unshielded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-text-align-left\">Some accessory model names include a&nbsp;<strong>suffix&nbsp;<\/strong>that describes additional information regarding the way the part functions. For example; LP (indicates a vertically mounted connector), LPR (indicates a connector mounted at a right angle), FV (indicates a vertically mounted connector that mounts vertically on a DIN rail), FH (indicates a vertically mounted connector that mounts horizontally on a DIN rail), etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-61af11a80df8f9bd42c14cf7796f0870\" style=\"font-size:25px\"><strong>GETTING THE BEST RESULT FROM AN APEX WAVES QUOTE REQUEST<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-text-align-left\">The more specific information you can provide when submitting a quote to Apex Waves, the easier it is to track down the exact part you need! Once you select the \u201c<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apexwaves.com\/fast-quote.php\">Quick Quote<\/a><\/strong>\u201d button in the site header or the \u201cGet Pricing\u201d button on any part page on apexwaves.com, you will be directed to our convenient quote form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.apexwaves.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Quote-Part-Number-Field.png\" alt=\"The Model Name, Part Number, and Quantity Fields of the Apex Waves Quote Request\" class=\"wp-image-1908\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-text-align-left\">If you have the specific part or catalog number, feel free to add it! While it is not required, it is incredibly helpful when determining the part specifications to fit your needs, as many model names have multiple part numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.apexwaves.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Quote-Request-Additional-Information.png\" alt=\"The additional information text field on the Apex Waves quote request\" class=\"wp-image-1909\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-text-align-left\">If you have any additional information that would be helpful for identifying the specific part you need; such as the context \/ application in which it will be used, the connector type you need, or even if you need it calibrated to manufacturer specifications prior to shipment, let us know here in that \u201cadditional information\u201d field!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2b2ee15fe5866bb2baf8d03fca497a0f\" style=\"font-size:25px\"><strong>ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--4\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ni.com\/en-us\/support\/documentation\/supplemental\/17\/main-page---daq-multifunction-i-o-accessory-guide.html#section-53997757\">NI DAQ Accessory Guide<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you have ever found yourself confused by all of the different numbers associated with your NI part and what they signify, you are not alone. With an impressively massive catalog of parts that has only grown over the past few decades, the numbering system established by NI uses many different identifiers out of necessity. 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