NI USB-6000 User Manual

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Contents
Safety Guidelines ......................................................................................................................3
Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines...............................................................................3
Unpacking .................................................................................................................................4
Packing List ...................................................................................................................... 4
Setting Up the Device ...............................................................................................................4
Installing the Software ...................................................................................................... 4
Preparing the Hardware ....................................................................................................5
Verifying the Installation ..................................................................................................5
Using the NI USB-6000 in an Application ............................................................................... 6
Features ..................................................................................................................................... 7
Block Diagram .................................................................................................................. 7
LED Indicator ...................................................................................................................7
Cables and Accessories.............................................................................................................8
Pinout and Signal Descriptions................................................................................................. 9
Analog Input .............................................................................................................................10
Connecting Analog Input Signals .....................................................................................11
Wiring Considerations .............................................................................................. 12
AI Start Trigger................................................................................................................. 13
Digital I/O ................................................................................................................................. 14
Power-On States ............................................................................................................... 14
Source/Sink Information...................................................................................................14
I/O Protection....................................................................................................................15
PFI 0 and PFI 1 ......................................................................................................................... 16
Using PFI 0 as a Counter Source ......................................................................................16
Using PFI 1 to Trigger an Analog Input Acquisition .......................................................16
Where to Go from Here ............................................................................................................16
Example Programs ............................................................................................................ 16
Related Documentation.....................................................................................................16
Where to Go for Support .......................................................................................................... 19

NI USB-6000 Specifications

General

Brand	NI
Model	USB-6000
Category	I/O Systems
Language	English