Description
The PCI-6238 is a high-performance, PC-based Multifunction Data Acquisition (DAQ) device belonging to the M Series. It is designed with a part number of 193190B-01 and 779623-01, ensuring compatibility and ease of integration into existing systems.
This DAQ device is equipped with 8 differential current input channels, providing a wide input current range of +/-20 mA. The channels are capable of handling an overcurrent capacity of +/-40 mA, providing flexibility in various industrial applications. The ADC resolution of 16 bits ensures high precision in measurements, while the input sampling rate of up to 250 kS/s allows for capturing fast-changing signals.
For output, the PCI-6238 includes 2 analog current output channels, with a maximum output sampling rate of 500 kS/s for a single channel and 450 kS/s for dual channels. This enables the device to deliver high-speed responses in control and actuation tasks.
The device features FIFO buffer memory, with 4095 samples for input and 8191 samples for output, ensuring efficient data management during high-speed data acquisition and generation. Moreover, it boasts a maximum input impedance of 100 Ω, optimizing signal integrity and reducing loading effects.
One of the key features of the PCI-6238 is its I/O Bank Isolation. This design provides isolation, which makes the device transient free, noise immune, and reduces ground loops, significantly enhancing measurement accuracy and reliability in industrial environments.
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 193190B-01, 779623-01 |
| Category | PC-based Multifunction DAQ |
| Model | PCI-6238 |
| Series | M Series |
| I/O Bank Isolation | Yes (Isolation makes the device transient free and noise immune, reduces ground loops) |
| Input Channels | 8 differential current input channels |
| ADC Resolution | 16 bits |
| Sampling Rate (Input) | Up to 250 kS/s |
| Input Current Range | +/-20 mA |
| Maximum Input Impedance | 100 Ω |
| Overcurrent Capacity (Input) | +/-40 mA |
| Output Channels | 2 analog current output channels |
| Sampling Rate (Output) | 500 kS/s (single channel), 450 kS/s (dual channel) |
| FIFO Buffer Memory (Input) | 4095 samples |
| FIFO Buffer Memory (Output) | 8191 samples |
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Question 1: What series does the PCI-6238 belong to? Question 2: What is the max input sampling rate of the PCI-6238? Question 3: How many differential input channels does it have? Question 4: What is the ADC resolution of PCI-6238? Question 5: Does the PCI-6238 feature I/O Bank Isolation? |



