PCI-6251 NI Multifunction DAQ Board

The National Instruments PCI-6251 (Part number: 779070-01) is a 16-bit resolution, high-speed Multifunction DAQ Board. This model offers superior accuracy at fast sampling rates around 1.25 MS/s per single channel and 1 MS per second while operating with multiple channels. The PCI-6251 supports both analog and digital triggering and comes with around 70 signal conditioning options. In addition to basic functionality, this model offers advanced features. It has an integrated NI-PGIA 2 amplifier that delivers fast setting times while operating at high scanning rates, thus ensuring 16-bit accuracy even while gauging all available channels at maximum achievable speed. The device is equipped with 16 single-ended or 8 differential input channels, 2 output channels, and 24 bi-directional channels.

The National Instruments PCI-6251 can work with multiple operating systems since it supports three driver software options: NI-DAQmx Base, Measurement Hardware DDK, and the NI-DAQmx. An application development environment (ADE) is also required for the operation of the instrument–ADEs such as LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, Measurement Studio, Microsoft Visual Studio. The device software can be configured using the Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) tool. For various test applications, the user can utilize the 10 MHz digital lines and high-speed analog inputs of the PCI-6251 with NI signal conditioning. This combination can also be used for sensor measurements and component characterization. This device is entirely compatible with NI SCXI and SCC signal conditioning platforms, allowing the user to achieve the required filtering and amplification for almost every type of sensor.

PCI-6251