National Instruments PCI-6013 Multifunction DAQ

The National Instruments PCI-6013 (Part Number: 778629-01) is a flexible Multifunction DAQ that offers 8 digital I/O lines and two 24-bit counters. Designed to sustain counter/timer and digital operations together in parallel with analog input operations, the NI PCI-6013 is useful for a wide variety of test and measurement applications. Equipped with 16 bits of resolution for analog input, this multifunction DAQ device has a guaranteed maximum sampling rate of 200 KS/s. 

There are 16 single-ended analog input channels of the NI PCI-6013, which can easily be configured as 8 differential channels. These channels are software-selectable, allowing for flexible connectivity options. In addition, the device includes 8 digital I/O channels and an SCSI-II type male I/O connector that has 68 pins. The power available at this connector ranges from +4.65 to +5.25 VDC at 1 A. The two up/down counters incorporated in the NI PCI-6013 offer buffered operations, a time base stability of 100 ppm, pulse generation, and TTL logic levels with a maximum range of 5 V. 

 The NI PCI-6013 boasts a spacious FIFO buffer size of 512 samples alongside a configuration memory size of 512 words. In standard configuration, the power required by the device is 0.7 A at +5 VDC. The PCI-6013 device has a warm-up time of 15 minutes, and it is recommended to calibrate the device once a year to maintain accuracy and reliability. Without connectors, the device measures dimensions of 16.2 cm × 9.2 cm (6.4 in. × 3.6 in.), and it weighs in at 101 g (3.5 oz). For optimal functionality, the PCI-6013 should be operated within temperatures ranging from 0 to 55 °C. When not in use, the device can be safely kept within a storage temperature range of –20 to 70 °C.

While the NI End of Life Status has been announced for the PCI-6013, it will remain available for purchase and repairs with Apex Waves.