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NI 780170-01, 16-Bit Resolution, 400 kS/s, 2 Channels, 250 kS/s, USB-6216 Multifunction I/O Device
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National Instruments 780170-01 Multifunction I/O Device
The National Instruments 780170-01, also known as the USB-6216, is an isolated multifunction data acquisition device designed for measurement, testing, and control applications. It connects to a computer through USB 2.0 and is bus-powered, eliminating the need for a separate external power supply. The device combines analog input and output, digital I/O, and counter/timer functions in a compact enclosure, making it suitable for both laboratory and field applications.
The 780170-01 provides 16 single-ended or 8 differential analog input channels with 16-bit resolution and a maximum sampling rate of 400 kS/s. It also includes two analog output channels with update rates of up to 250 kS/s, 32 bidirectional digital I/O lines, and two 32-bit counter/timers for timing, synchronization, frequency measurement, and other control functions.
One of the key features of this model is its 60 V CAT I channel-to-earth isolation, which provides additional protection between the measurement circuitry and the connected system. This isolation can help reduce the effects of ground potential differences and electrical interference, making the device useful in applications where electrical isolation is important. The analog inputs have an absolute accuracy specification of 2,710 µV.
The device includes a 4,095-sample FIFO buffer to temporarily store acquired data and help maintain reliable data transfer during continuous measurements. Its USB 2.0 connection supports high-speed bidirectional data transfer, allowing the device to handle demanding measurement applications while remaining easy to connect to a computer.
The 780170-01 is well suited to industrial automation, automated testing, portable data logging, field monitoring, in-vehicle measurement, and embedded OEM applications. Its combination of isolated analog inputs, digital I/O, counter/timer functions, and USB connectivity makes it useful for systems that require multiple measurement and control functions in a single device.
NI-DAQmx software and configuration tools simplify device setup, channel configuration, measurement programming, and integration into automated test systems. The USB connection and bus-powered design also make the 780170-01 convenient for portable diagnostic equipment and field-based measurement systems.
With its flexible I/O, high-speed sampling, electrical isolation, onboard buffering, and compact USB-connected design, the 780170-01 provides a practical solution for engineers who need reliable data acquisition and control capabilities in environments where isolation and portability are important.
| Model | 780170-01 |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 780170-01 |
| Part Type | Isolated Multifunction USB DAQ Device |
| Bus Interface & Power | USB 2.0, Bus-Powered |
| Analog Input Channels | 16 Single-Ended / 8 Differential |
| Analog Input Resolution | 16-Bit |
| Maximum Sample Rate | 400 kS/s |
| Analog Output | 2 Channels, 250 kS/s |
| Accuracy & Isolation | 2,710 µV, 60 V CAT I Isolation |
| Front Connector | SCSI-Type |
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