Description
The USB-6501 is a PC-based Digital I/O device that offers a robust set of features for data acquisition and control tasks. With part numbers 779205-01 and 192317-50, this model is specifically designed for users who require reliable digital signal manipulation, making it an ideal solution for a wide range of applications.
Featuring 24 digital I/O channels, the device operates on a 5V/TTL logic level, ensuring compatibility with a variety of digital devices. Its description as a “USB-6501 24-Ch 5V/TTL DIO AND NI-DAQ – BOARD ONLY OEM VERSION” highlights its capability to interface seamlessly with National Instruments’ DAQ software, offering users a powerful platform for creating customized data acquisition systems.
Connectivity is facilitated through a USB 2.0 interface, ensuring high-speed communication with a host computer. The input voltage range of -0.3 V to 5.8 V and an output voltage of 5 V, accessible through two pins on terminals, provide flexibility in interfacing with external circuits.
The device boasts a single counter/timer with 32-bits resolution, enhancing its utility in timing and counting applications. With a data transfer rate of 12 Mbit/s, it ensures swift data handling capabilities.
Support is provided for NIDAQmx driver software, which is compatible with both LabVIEW and LabWindows/CVI, allowing for straightforward integration into existing systems. The signal connectivity is managed via two connector plugs with screw terminals that are detachable, accommodating wire sizes from 16 AWG to 28 AWG.
Additionally, the USB-6501 is equipped with protection mechanisms against overvoltage, undervoltage, and overcurrent, safeguarding both the device and connected components from potential damage.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part Numbers | 779205-01, 192317-50 |
| Model | USB-6501 |
| Category | PC-based Digital I/O |
| Description | USB-6501 24-Ch 5V/TTL DIO AND NI-DAQ – BOARD ONLY OEM VERSION |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 |
| Input Voltage Range | -0.3 V to 5.8 V |
| Output Voltage | 5 V (through two pins on terminals) |
| Number of DIO Channels | 24 |
| Counter/Timer | 1 counter/timer with 32-bits resolution |
| Data Transfer Rate | 12 Mbit/s |
| Driver Software | NIDAQmx (compatible with LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI) |
| Signal Connector Type | Two connector plugs with screw terminals, detachable |
| Wire Compatibility | 16 AWG to 28 AWG |
| Protection | Overvoltage, Undervoltage, Overcurrent |
| LED Indicator |
Question 1: What is the logic level of USB-6501? Question 2: How many digital I/O channels does USB-6501 have? Question 3: What type of USB connectivity does USB-6501 use? Question 4: Does the USB-6501 have overvoltage protection? Question 5: What is the resolution of the USB-6501’s counter/timer? |
