Description
The 196100B-01 (NI PXIe-6259) is a high-performance PXI Multifunction DAQ designed for a wide range of applications. This versatile model, PXIe-6259, offers a comprehensive suite of features that make it an excellent choice for engineers and researchers requiring precise data acquisition and signal processing.
It features 32 analog inputs, allowing for extensive data collection from multiple sensors simultaneously. With its 48 digital I/O lines, this device also provides significant flexibility in interfacing with digital devices, facilitating complex experimental setups or control systems.
Additionally, the PXIe-6259 is equipped with 4 analog outputs, enabling the generation of precise analog signals for stimulations or control purposes. The DAQ device boasts a maximum sample rate of 1.25 MS/s for analog inputs, ensuring high-speed data acquisition for dynamic signals. Furthermore, its maximum update rate for analog outputs reaches up to 2.86 MS/s, allowing for high-speed signal generation.
The input/output coupling is exclusively DC, providing direct current coupling for both input and output channels. This model supports various analog input ground-reference settings, including non-referenced single-ended, referenced single-ended, and differential, offering versatility in signal measurement configurations.
It requires at least NI-DAQmx 8.3 for operation, ensuring compatibility with modern software environments and facilitating easy integration into existing systems. Despite being announced as obsolete, the 196100B-01 (NI PXIe-6259) remains available for purchase and repairs through Apex Waves, providing continued support for users of this robust and reliable DAQ system.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 196100B-01 (NI PXIe-6259) |
| Category | PXI Multifunction DAQ |
| Model | PXIe-6259 |
| Analog Inputs | 32 |
| Digital I/O Lines | 48 |
| Analog Outputs | 4 |
| Maximum Sample Rate | 1.25 MS/s |
| Maximum Update Rate | 2.86 MS/s |
| Input/Output Coupling | DC |
| Earliest Supported NI-DAQmx Version | NI-DAQmx 8.3 |
| Analog Input Ground-Reference Settings | Non-referenced single-ended, Referenced single-ended, Differential |
| Obsolete Status | Announced but available for purchase and repairs by Apex Waves |
Question 1: What is the max sample rate of PXIe-6259?
Answer 1: 1.25 MS/s for analog inputs.
Question 2: How many DIO lines does the PXIe-6259 have?
Answer 2: 48 digital I/O lines.
Question 3: What is the minimum NI-DAQmx version for PXIe-6259?
Answer 3: NI-DAQmx 8.3
Question 4: Can the PXIe-6259 generate analog signals?
Answer 4: Yes, with 4 analog outputs up to 2.86 MS/s.
Question 5: Is the PXIe-6259 still supported for purchase and repairs?
Answer 5: Yes, through Apex Waves.




