Description
The PC-516 is a legacy DAQ device, part number 183259C-01 (also available for purchase as 777229-01), manufactured by National Instruments. This device is designed to be compatible with Windows NT/2000/9x operating systems and supports software such as LabVIEW and LabWindows/CVI, utilizing the NI-DAQ driver for optimal performance.
It features robust overvoltage protection of ±25 V for its input circuitry, ensuring durability and longevity. The device offers flexibility with 8 single-ended or 4 differential analog input channels, which are software-configurable to suit various data acquisition needs. These channels can achieve a maximum sampling rate of 50 kS/s with a high resolution of 16-bit, ensuring precise and accurate measurements.
The PC-516 also includes 8 TTL digital I/O terminals, compatible with 5 V signals, and boasts an ADC converter resolution of 16 bits. Signal resolution is finely tuned to 152 µV in the ±5 V voltage range, providing detailed and nuanced data capture. Additionally, the device is equipped with two 10 MHz timers with 16-bit resolution for precise timing operations.
For connectivity, it uses a 30-pin male input/output connector and is compatible with the CB-27 (27-pin screw terminal-block), offering easy and flexible setup options. The PC-516 has a FIFO buffer size of 512 samples, accommodating substantial data throughput without loss. It requires a stability time of 15 minutes to ensure accurate performance after setup.
Designed for a wide range of environments, the PC-516 operates within a temperature range of 0-55 °C and features an input impedance
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 183259C-01 (Purchase as 777229-01) |
| Category | Legacy DAQ Devices |
| Model | PC-516 |
| Manufacturer | National Instruments |
| Compatibility | Windows NT/2000/9x |
| Software Compatibility | LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI |
| Driver | NI-DAQ |
| Overvoltage Protection | ±25 V for input circuitry |
| Analog Input Channels | 8 single-ended or 4 differential (software-configurable) |
| Maximum Sampling Rate | 50 kS/s |
| Resolution | 16-bit for analog input channels |
| Digital I/O Terminals | 8 TTL lines, 5 V compatible |
| ADC Converter Resolution | 16 bits |
| Signal Resolution | 152 µV in the ±5 V voltage range |
| Timers | Two 10 MHz with 16-bit resolution |
| Compatible Terminal Block | CB-27 (27-pin screw terminal-block) |
| FIFO Buffer Size | 512 samples |
| Connector | 30-pin male input/output |
| Stability Time Requirement | 15 minutes |
| Operating Temperature Range | 0-55 °C |
| Input Impedance | 10 GΩ with 20 pF parallel |
Question 1: What OS is the PC-516 compatible with?
Answer 1: Windows NT/2000/9x.
Question 2: What is the max sampling rate of the PC-516?
Answer 2: 50 kS/s.
Question 3: How many analog input channels does the PC-516 have?
Answer 3: 8 single-ended or 4 differential.
Question 4: What is the ADC resolution of the PC-516?
Answer 4: 16 bits.
Question 5: What type of digital I/O terminals does the PC-516 include?
Answer 5: 8 TTL compatible with 5 V signals.
