Description
The USB-6259 is a versatile PC-based Multifunction DAQ that is designed to meet a wide range of data acquisition needs. It comes with multiple part numbers including 779628-06, 780114-01, 780114-04, and 779628-01, offering flexibility in selection based on specific requirements.
This model features 32 single-ended or 16 differential analog input channels which provide the flexibility needed for various data logging tasks. It boasts a maximum sample rate of 1.25 MS/s, ensuring that data is captured with high accuracy and speed. Additionally, it is equipped with 4 analog output channels for efficient data output.
The USB-6259 includes 2 32-bit counters with a clock speed of 80 MHz, enhancing its capability in handling complex data logging tasks. It supports both analog and digital triggering, offering versatility in the initiation of data acquisition sequences. The device also supports signal streaming for four high-speed data streams, ensuring efficient data transfer.
Equipped with NI-MCal technology, the USB-6259 guarantees calibration accuracy, enhancing the reliability of data acquired. It is compatible with several operating systems including Windows Vista, Windows XP, and Windows 2000, ensuring broad usability across different computer platforms. The device requires a warm-up time of 30 minutes and a calibration period of at least once every 2 years to maintain its accuracy and performance.
The USB-6259 connects via a USB 2.0 Hi-Speed or full-speed bus, offering easy and reliable connectivity. It is available in two physical dimensions: the screw terminal model measures 10.5 x 6.73 x 1.75 inches, while the BNC model has dimensions of 11.25 x 6.7 x 2.7 inches. The weight of the screw terminal model is 11 oz.
For connectivity, the screw terminal model features 128 I/O connectors, while the BNC model offers
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 779628-06, 780114-01, 780114-04, 779628-01 |
| Category | PC-based Multifunction DAQ |
| Model | USB-6259 |
| Input Channels | 32 single-ended or 16 differential analog input channels |
| Maximum Sample Rate | 1.25 MS/s |
| Analog Output Channels | 4 |
| Counters/Timers | 2 32-bit counters, 80 MHz |
| Triggers | Analog Triggering, Digital Triggering |
| Signal Streaming | Yes, for four High-Speed Data Streams |
| Technology | NI-MCal for calibration accuracy |
| Operating Systems Supported | Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000 |
| Warm-up Time | 30 minutes |
| Calibration Period | At least once every 2 years |
| Interface | USB 2.0 Hi-Speed or full-speed bus |
| Physical Dimensions (Screw Terminal) | 10.5 x 6.73 x 1.75 in. |
| Physical Dimensions (BNC Model) | 11.25 x 6.7 x 2.7 in. |
| Weight (Screw Terminal Model) | 11 oz. |
| Screw Terminal I/O Connectors | 128 |
| BNC and Screw Terminal I/O Connectors (BNC Model) | 32 BNCs, 60 screw terminal |


