National Instruments 778561-01 Multifunction I/O Device 

National Instruments part number 778561-01 is an identifying part number for the DAQCard-6036E, a Multifunction I/O Device with 16 Single-ended Analog Input Channels, 8 Digital I/O with 16 bits. The NI 778561-01 operates with NI-DAQ 7 drivers and can be used with software packages or application development environments (ADEs) such as VI Logger, LabWindows, LabVIEW, and Measurement Studio. It is compatible with Windows NT, XP, and 2000 operating systems. Additionally, it works with C/C++ and Visual Basic software. It features a 68-position VHDCI female I/O connector. 

This device is part of the E Series data acquisition products by National Instruments, offering similar functionalities as the PCI and PXI devices in the E Series. The DAQCard-6036E fits into type II sections of devices and is designed for use in PCMCIA ports. Its compact nature makes it ideal for research and field service applications. The DAQCard-6036E requires +5 VDC at 300 mA, while the power available at the I/O connector ranges from +4.65 to +5.25 VDC at 0.75 A. It features DC input coupling and a maximum working voltage where each input should remain within ±11 V of ground. It guarantees a maximum sampling rate of 200 kS/s and utilizes a successive approximation type A/D converter (ADC). 

The input impedance is 100 GΩ in parallel with 100 pF. The NI 778561-01 has 8 digital input/output lines with digital triggering capabilities. This Multifunction I/O Device includes 2 timers/counters for recording time durations. It requires a warm-up time of 30 minutes and should be externally calibrated annually. The recommended operating temperature range is 0 to 40 °C, while the storage temperature range is -20 to 70 °C. It has a non-condensing relative humidity range of 10 to 95%. National Instruments has declared obsolete status for the 778561-01, however, it is still available for purchase at the Apex Waves Website.