National Instruments USB-6001 User Manual

USER GUIDE
NI USB-6001/6002/6003
Low-Cost DAQ USB Device
This user guide describes how to use the National Instruments USB-6001/6002/6003 data
acquisition (DAQ) devices. For device specifications, go to
ni.com/manuals and search by
device name.
The NI USB-6001/6002/6003 is a full-speed USB device that provides eight single-ended
analog input (AI) channels, which may also be configured as four differential channels. It also
includes two analog output (AO) channels, 13 digital input/output (DIO) channels, and a 32-bit
counter.
Table 1. Differences Between the NI USB-6001, NI USB-6002, and NI USB-6003
Feature NI USB-6001 NI USB-6002 NI USB-6003
Analog Input
Analog-to-digital
converter (ADC)
Resolution
14-bit 16-bit 16-bit
Maximum Sample
Rate (aggregate)
20 kS/s 50 kS/s 100 kS/s
Analog Output
DAC Resolution 14-bit 16-bit 16-bit
Absolute Accuracy,
Typical, at full scale
9.1 mV 8.6 mV 8.6 mV
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National Instruments USB-6001 Specifications

General

Max Sample Rate	20 kS/s
Analog Output Channels	2
Counter/Timers	1
Interface	USB
Storage Temperature Range	-20 °C to 70 °C
Analog Input Channels	8 single-ended or 4 differential
Analog Input Range	+/-10 V
Analog Output Range	0 V to 5 V
Power Requirements	USB Powered
Operating Temperature Range	0 °C to 50 °C
Relative Humidity Range	10% to 90% noncondensing
Analog Input Resolution	14-bit
Analog Output Resolution	12-bit

Summary

Safety Guidelines

Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines

Setting Up the NI USB-6001/6002/6003

Installing the Software

Instructions for installing the necessary NI-DAQmx software and registering the product.

Preparing the Hardware

Steps for connecting the terminal plugs and USB cable to the device and computer.

Verifying the Installation

Using the NI USB-6001/6002/6003 in an Application

Example Programs

Information on locating and utilizing example programs for NI-DAQmx driver software.

NI-DAQ Assistant

Pinout and Signal Descriptions

Analog Input

Analog Input Modes

Configuration options for analog input channels: differential (DIFF) and referenced single-ended (RSE).

Taking Differential Measurements

Taking Referenced Single-Ended Measurements

Signal Sources and Recommended Input Configuration

Input Range

Analog Output

Connecting Analog Output Signals

How to connect loads to the analog output channels (AO 0, AO 1) referenced to AO GND.

Analog Output Data Generation Methods

Digital I/O

NI-DAQmx

SPECIFICATIONS

Analog Input

Analog Output

Digital I/O

Safety

Electromagnetic Compatibility

Device Pinout