The NI cDAQ-9181 is a compact and rugged 1-slot Ethernet chassis designed for building flexible, distributed data acquisition (DAQ) systems. It allows you to combine a single C Series I/O module with Ethernet connectivity for remote measurements over a network. This chassis is ideal for a wide range of applications, including in-vehicle data logging, machine condition monitoring, and environmental monitoring. The cDAQ-9181 simplifies system setup with its plug-and-play functionality and provides reliable, synchronized data streaming over standard Ethernet networks, making it a powerful solution for portable or distributed measurement tasks.