National Instruments DAQ M Series User Manual
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- Page 1 DAQ M Series NI USB-621x User Manual Bus-Powered M Series USB Devices NI USB-621x User Manual Français Deutsch ni.com/manuals April 2009 371931F-01...
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- Page 4 USB Device Security Cable Slot ...................1-8 Chapter 2 DAQ System Overview DAQ Hardware ......................2-1 DAQ-STC2......................2-2 Calibration Circuitry..................2-2 Signal Conditioning .......................2-3 Sensors and Transducers .................2-3 Cables and Accessories....................2-4 USB-621x Mass Termination Custom Cabling..........2-4 Programming Devices in Software ................2-5 © National Instruments Corporation NI USB-621x User Manual...
- Page 5 Contents Chapter 3 Connector and LED Information I/O Connector Signal Descriptions................3-1 +5 V Power........................3-3 +5 V Power as an Output ................3-3 +5 V Power as an Input................... 3-3 USB Chassis Ground..................... 3-4 USB Device Fuse Replacement..................3-4 PWR/ACT LED Indicator .....................
- Page 6 Analog Output Digital Triggering .................5-4 Connecting Analog Output Signals ................5-4 Analog Output Timing Signals ..................5-5 AO Start Trigger Signal...................5-5 Using a Digital Source ..............5-5 Routing AO Start Trigger to an Output Terminal......5-6 © National Instruments Corporation NI USB-621x User Manual...
- Page 7 Contents AO Pause Trigger Signal ................5-6 Using a Digital Source..............5-7 AO Sample Clock Signal ................5-8 Using an Internal Source ..............5-8 Using an External Source ..............5-8 Routing AO Sample Clock to an Output Terminal ......5-8 Other Timing Requirements .............
- Page 8 Using the Frequency Generator ............8-25 Frequency Division ..................8-26 Pulse Generation for ETS................8-26 Counter Timing Signals ....................8-27 Counter n Source Signal..................8-28 Routing a Signal to Counter n Source..........8-28 Routing Counter n Source to an Output Terminal ......8-28 © National Instruments Corporation NI USB-621x User Manual...
- Page 9 Contents Counter n Gate Signal ..................8-29 Routing a Signal to Counter n Gate..........8-29 Routing Counter n Gate to an Output Terminal ....... 8-29 Counter n Aux Signal..................8-29 Routing a Signal to Counter n Aux ..........8-29 Counter n A, Counter n B, and Counter n Z Signals ........8-30 Routing Signals to A, B, and Z Counter Inputs........
- Page 10 Device-Specific Information USB-6210 ........................A-2 USB-6211/6215 ......................A-4 USB-6212/6216 Screw Terminal...................A-6 USB-6212/6216 Mass Termination ................A-8 USB-6212/6216 BNC ....................A-13 USB-6218 Screw Terminal....................A-19 USB-6218 BNC ......................A-21 Appendix B Troubleshooting Appendix C Technical Support and Professional Services © National Instruments Corporation NI USB-621x User Manual...
- Page 11 Contents Glossary Index Device Pinouts Figure A-1. USB-6210 Pinout .................. A-2 Figure A-2. USB-6211/6215 Pinout ................. A-4 Figure A-3. USB-6212/6216 Screw Terminal Pinout ..........A-6 Figure A-4. USB-6212/6216 Mass Termination Pinout........... A-9 Figure A-5. USB-6212/6216 BNC Top Panel and Pinout........A-14 Figure A-13.
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Page 12: About This Manual
About This Manual The NI USB-621x User Manual contains information about using the National Instruments USB-621x data acquisition (DAQ) devices with NI-DAQmx 8.9 and later. NI USB-6210, USB-6211, USB-6212, USB-6215, USB-6216, and USB-6218 devices feature up to 32 analog input (AI) channels, up to two analog output (AO) channels, two counters, and up to eight lines of digital input (DI) and up to eight lines of digital output (DO), or 32 bidirectional static DIO lines. -
Page 13: Related Documentation
NI-DAQmx for Windows software, your NI-DAQmx-supported DAQ device, and how to confirm that your device is operating properly. Select Start»All Programs»National Instruments» NI-DAQ»NI-DAQmx for USB Devices Getting Started. The NI-DAQ Readme lists which devices are supported by this version of NI-DAQ. - Page 14 The NI-DAQmx Base Readme lists which devices are supported by this version of NI-DAQmx Base. In Windows, select Start»All Programs» National Instruments»NI-DAQmx Base»DAQmx Base Readme. The NI-DAQmx Base VI Reference Help contains VI reference and general information about measurement concepts. In LabVIEW, select Help»...
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Page 15: Measurement Studio
About This Manual Use the LabVIEW Help, available by selecting Help»Search the LabVIEW Help in LabVIEW, to access information about LabVIEW programming concepts, step-by-step instructions for using LabVIEW, and reference information about LabVIEW VIs, functions, palettes, menus, and tools. Refer to the following locations on the Contents tab of the LabVIEW Help for information about NI-DAQmx: •... -
Page 16: Ansi C Without Ni Application Software
Select Start»All Programs»National Instruments»NI-DAQmx Help. The NI-DAQmx C Reference Help describes the NI-DAQmx Library functions, which you can use with National Instruments data acquisition devices to develop instrumentation, acquisition, and control applications. Select Start»All Programs»National Instruments»NI-DAQ» NI-DAQmx C Reference Help. -
Page 17: Device Documentation And Specifications
Adobe Acrobat Reader with Search and Accessibility 5.0.5 or later installed to view the PDFs. Refer to the Adobe Systems Incorporated Web site at to download Acrobat Reader. Refer to the www.adobe.com National Instruments Product Manuals Library at ni.com/manuals updated documentation resources. NI USB-621x User Manual xviii... -
Page 18: Getting Started
The NI-DAQmx for USB Devices Getting Started Guide contains non-software-specific information about how to install USB devices. Before installing your DAQ device, you must install the software you plan to use with the device. © National Instruments Corporation NI USB-621x User Manual... -
Page 19: Device Self-Calibration
Chapter 1 Getting Started Device Self-Calibration NI recommends that you self-calibrate your USB-621x device after installation and whenever the ambient temperature changes. Self-calibration should be performed after the device has warmed up for the recommended time period. Refer to the NI USB-621x Specifications to find your device warm-up time. -
Page 20: Applying Signal Labels To The Usb-621X
Figure 1-1. P/N 19XXXX REVX 6000 Terminal Number Label Differential Signal Name Label Single-Ended Signal Name Label User-Defined Custom Label Figure 1-1. USB-621x Screw Terminal Signal Labels © National Instruments Corporation NI USB-621x User Manual...
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