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PCI-6259
PCI-6259, 32 Analog Input Channels, 68-Pin VHDCI I/O Connectors, Multifunction DAQ
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National Instruments PCI-6259 Multifunction DAQ
The PCI-6259 is a Multifunction DAQ by National Instruments. The part number of this device is 779072-01. The PCI-6259 is a 16-bit M Series device. The device offers an optimized solution for measuring requirements. The PCI-6259 device incorporates the NI-STC 2 system controller. This controller ensures high performance. For superior accuracy, NI-MCal calibration technology is offered in the PCI-6259 device.
The PCI-6259 Multifunction DAQ has 32 single-ended/16 differential analog input terminals. The input terminals are software-selectable. The sampling rate depends upon the mode (single/multi-channel) selected. The maximum sampling rate is 1.25 MS/s and 1 MS/s respectively. The input channels operate at a range of +0.1 V to +10V. When the power of the PCI-6259 device is on, the impedance of input terminals is >10 GΩ. It reduces to 820 Ω when the device is powered off. The input channels have a low noise level. The crosstalk is at a level of -75 dB. The PCI-6259 I/O device has four 16-bit analog output terminals which transfer data at a rate of 2.86 MS/s. The timing resolution of the output terminal is 50 ns. The overdrive current of the output terminal is 20 mA. When the device is powered on, a glitch of 1.5 V appears for 1.5 seconds. The PCI-6259 device also incorporates FIFO buffers at the input and output terminals. The device has 48 digital I/O channels.
The PCI-6259 incorporates two counters/timers. The resolution of the timers is 32 bits with a frequency of 80 MHz. The FIFO buffer of the counters can store two samples. The PCI-6259 also has one frequency generator and has two base clocks. These clocks have fixed frequencies: 100 kHz and 10 MHz. The output of the frequency generator is transmitted to all PFI or RTSI terminal. The PCI-6259 is run using the NI-DAQmx driver software which must be installed first. After installation of the software, the user needs to install support for their choice Application Development Environment-which could be LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, C/C++, C#, or Visual Basic .NET.
The PCI-6259 is a Legacy model that is no longer available from National Instruments, but the Multifunction DAQ will still be available for purchase and repairs in perpetuity with Apex Waves!
| Model | PCI-6259 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | National Instruments |
| Part Number | 779072-01 |
| HTS Code | 8471804000 |
| Series | M Series |
| Type | Multifunction DAQ |
| Analog Input Channels | 32 (16-Bit, 1.25 MS/s) or 16 differential |
| Analog Output Channels | 4 (16-Bit, 2.86 MS/s) |
| Digital Input/Output | 48 |
| Timing I/O | 2 Counter/Timer I/O (32 bits, 80 MHz) |
| I/O Connector | 2 68-Pin VHDCI |
| Power Requirements | +5 V, +3.3 V, +12 V -- 0.03 A, 0.725 A, 0.35 A |
| Dimensions | 3.9 × 6.6 in. |
| Weight | 5.6 oz. |
| Driver Software | NI-DAQmx, NI-DAQmx Base |
| PCI-6259 Manual | User Manual and Maintenance Manual Available for Download |
| Price | Request a Quote for Pricing |
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National Instruments PCI-6259 Frequently Asked Questions
Question: When using the PCI-6259, is it possible to run differential and single ended analog inputs simultaneously?
Answer: Yes, to accomplish this with LabVIEW you can utilize two individual DAQmx Create Channel functions.
Question: Does the NI PCI-6259 have simultaneous sampling capability?
Answer: No, the Multifunction DAQ does not have the capability of simultaneous sampling.
Question: Are there any differences between the revisions of the NI PCI-6259?
Answer: Most notably, revision D of the device has a different fuse, which is not resettable.
Question: Where can I find the PCI-6259 pinout?
Answer: The pinout can be found alongside other official NI documentation under the "Manuals & PDFs" tab.
PCI-6259 PDF Manuals
DAQ-GETTING-STARTED-GUIDE-FOR-PCI-PCI-EXPRESS.PDF
DAQ-GETTING-STARTED-READ-ME-FIRST-NI-DAQMX-AND-DAQ-DEVICE-INSTALLATION-GUIDE.PDF
NI-6259-DEVICE-SPECIFICATIONS.PDF
NI-62XX-63XX-PINOUT-LABELS-FOR-THE-SCB-68-NOTE-TO-USERS.PDF
NI-62XX-63XX-PINOUT-LABELS-FOR-THE-SCB-68A-NOTE-TO-USERS.PDF
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