Description
The product comes with part numbers 779678-01, 781005-01, 780106-01, and 196203-01, ensuring a wide range of options for various applications. It is compatible with both Linux and Mac operating systems, providing flexibility for users across different platforms.
It features a 60 V isolation level, enhancing the safety and reliability of the device in electrically noisy environments. The device is equipped with a USB 2.0 interface, ensuring fast and efficient data transfer rates.
With 32 single-ended or 16 differential analog input channels, the device offers extensive data acquisition capabilities. It also includes 2 analog output channels, allowing for a variety of output operations. The 16-bit resolution for analog inputs ensures high precision in measurements.
The device boasts a maximum sampling rate of 250 kS/s, enabling rapid data acquisition. It also features 2 counter devices with 32-bit resolution, providing accurate counting and timing functionalities. With 4 digital I/O channels, users can perform a range of digital operations.
Data transfer is optimized through DMA (Direct Memory Access) signal streaming, allowing for efficient and uninterrupted data flow. The physical dimensions of the device vary, with the BNC model measuring 9.25 x 4.40 x 2.50 inches and the Screw Terminal model having dimensions of 6.65 x 3.70 x 1.20 inches.
The weight also varies between models, with the BNC model weighing 33.5 oz and the Screw Terminal model at 7.2 oz. The device operates within a temperature range of 0 °C to 45 °C and can be stored in temperatures ranging from -20 °C to 70 °C.
For optimal performance, it is recommended that the device undergoes calibration annually or every two years, ensuring accuracy and reliability in its operations.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part Numbers | 779678-01, 781005-01, 780106-01, 196203-01 |
| Compatibility | Linux and Mac |
| Isolation | 60 V |
| USB Interface | USB 2.0 |
| Analog Input Channels | 32 single-ended or 16 differential |
| Analog Output Channels | 2 |
| Resolution | 16-bit for analog inputs |
| Maximum Sampling Rate | 250 kS/s |
| Counter Devices | 2 with 32-bit resolution |
| Digital I/O | 4 |
| Signal Streaming | DMA |
| Physical Dimensions (BNC Model) | 9.25 x 4.40 x 2.50 in |
| Physical Dimensions (Screw Terminal Model) | 6.65 x 3.70 x 1.20 in |
| Weight (BNC Model) | 33.5 oz |
| Weight (Screw Terminal Model) | 7.2 oz |
| Operating Temperature Range | 0 °C to 45 °C |
| Storage Temperature Range | -20 °C to 70 °C |
| Calibration Period | Annually or every two years |
Question 1: What operating systems is the USB-6218 compatible with?
Answer 1: It’s compatible with Linux and Mac.
Question 2: How many analog input channels does the USB-6218 have?
Answer 2: 32 single-ended or 16 differential channels.
Question 3: What is the maximum sampling rate of the USB-6218?
Answer 3: 250 kS/s max.
Question 4: What type of interface does the USB-6218 use?
Answer 4: USB 2.0 interface.
Question 5: What is the USB-6218’s maximum voltage isolation?
Answer 5: 60 V isolation.




