Description
The USB-6218 is a highly versatile data acquisition device, featuring multiple part numbers including 779678-01, 781005-01, 780106-01, and 196203-01. This model is designed to interface with a USB 2.0 connection, ensuring compatibility with most modern computer systems.
It is equipped with 32 single-ended or 16 differential input channels, along with 2 analog output channels. The resolution of this device is 16-bit, offering precise data measurement and analysis capabilities. With a maximum sampling rate of 250 kS/s, it is capable of handling fast signal variations efficiently.
The USB-6218 boasts an isolation voltage of 60 V, providing safety and robustness for sensitive applications. It also includes 2 counter devices with 32-bit resolution and 4 digital I/O ports, enhancing its utility for a wide range of measurement and control tasks. The device supports Direct Memory Access (DMA) for efficient signal streaming, and the input coupling is DC, ensuring compatibility with a variety of signal types.
This model operates at USB 2.0 speed or full-speed, offering flexibility in connection speeds. It is recommended to allow a warm-up time of 15 minutes for optimal performance, and a calibration period is advised annually or every two years to maintain accuracy.
The BNC model of the USB-6218 weighs 33.5 oz and has dimensions of 9.25 x 4.40 x 2.50 inches. Alternatively, the screw terminal model weighs 7.2 oz and measures 6.65 x 3.70 x 1.20 inches. Both models are designed to operate within a temperature range of 0 °C to 45 °C, with a storage temperature range
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part Numbers | 779678-01, 781005-01, 780106-01, 196203-01 |
| Model | USB-6218 |
| Interface | USB 2.0 |
| Input Channels | 32 single-ended or 16 differential |
| Output Channels | 2 analog |
| Resolution | 16-bit |
| Maximum Sampling Rate | 250 kS/s |
| Isolation Voltage | 60 V |
| Counter Devices | 2 with 32-bit resolution |
| Digital I/O | 4 |
| Signal Streaming | Supports DMA |
| Input Coupling | DC |
| USB Interface Speed | 2.0 speed or full-speed |
| Recommended Warm-Up Time | 15 minutes |
| Calibration Period | Annually or every two years |
| BNC Model Weight | 33.5 oz |
| BNC Model Dimensions | 9.25 x 4.40 x 2.50 in |
| Screw Terminal Model Weight | 7.2 oz |
| Screw Terminal Model Dimensions | 6.65 x 3.70 x 1.20 in |
| Operating Temperature Range | 0 °C to 45 °C |
| Storage Temperature Range | -20 °C to 70 °C |
Question 1: What USB version does USB-6218 use?
Answer 1: USB 2.0
Question 2: What is the max sampling rate of the USB-6218?
Answer 2: 250 kS/s
Question 3: How many input channels does USB-6218 have?
Answer 3: 32 single-ended or 16 differential
Question 4: What is the resolution of USB-6218’s outputs?
Answer 4: 16-bit
Question 5: How much does the BNC model of the USB-6218 weigh?
Answer 5: 33.5 oz




