Description
The USB-6218 is a PC-based multifunction DAQ device that provides a robust set of features for data acquisition and control. This device is part of the category of PC-based Multifunction DAQ and comes with part numbers 779678-01, 781005-01, 780106-01, 196203-01. It is designed to connect via a USB 2.0 connection, ensuring easy setup and integration with most modern PCs.
With regards to its data acquisition capabilities, the USB-6218 supports 32 single-ended or 16 differential analog input channels, along with 2 analog output channels. These features make it highly versatile for a wide range of applications. The device boasts a 16-bit resolution and a maximum sampling rate of 250 kS/s, ensuring precise and accurate data capture.
In terms of safety and durability, the USB-6218 offers an isolation voltage of 60 V, providing protection against high voltage transients. Additionally, it includes 2 counter devices with a 32-bit resolution and 4 digital I/O channels, further expanding its utility. The device supports DMA (Direct Memory Access) for efficient signal streaming, and it utilizes DC input coupling.
Maintenance and accuracy are also taken into account with the availability of calibration, which is recommended annually or every two years to ensure the device maintains its precision over time. Lastly, the USB-6218 is available in two physical dimensions, with the BNC model measuring 9.25 x 4.40 x 2.50 inches and the Screw terminal model designed for compactness.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Part Numbers | 779678-01, 781005-01, 780106-01, 196203-01 |
| Category | PC-based Multifunction DAQ |
| Model | USB-6218 |
| Connection Type | USB 2.0 |
| Analog Input Channels | 32 single-ended or 16 differential |
| Analog Output Channels | 2 |
| Resolution | 16-bit |
| Maximum Sampling Rate | 250 kS/s |
| Isolation Voltage | 60 V |
| Counter Devices | 2 (32-bit resolution) |
| Digital I/O | 4 |
| Signal Streaming | DMA |
| Input Coupling | DC |
| Calibration | Available, recommended annually or every two years |
| Physical Dimensions (BNC model) | 9.25 x 4.40 x 2.50 in. |
| Physical Dimensions (Screw terminal model) | 6
Question 1: What connection type does the USB-6218 use? Question 2: How many AI channels does the USB-6218 have? Question 3: What is the maximum sampling rate of the USB-6218? Question 4: What is the resolution of the USB-6218’s counter devices? Question 5: How often is calibration recommended for the USB-6218? |



