Description
The USB-6216 is a PC-based Multifunction Data Acquisition (DAQ) device designed to provide a wide range of capabilities suitable for various applications. It comes with multiple part numbers, including 780108-01, 780170-01, 781004-01, 780172-01, and 197504-01, each corresponding to different terminal connection types. These connection types are Screw-type (780108-01), SCSI (780170-01), BNC (781004-01), and OEM Board Only (197504-01, 780172-01), allowing for flexibility in integration into various systems.
This multifunction I/O device boasts 16 single-ended or 8 differential analog input channels, enabling it to accommodate a wide range of sensor types. It can sample these inputs at a rate of 400 kS/s with an ADC resolution of 16 bits, ensuring high precision and accuracy in measurements. Additionally, the USB-6216 provides 2 analog output channels, with a maximum sample rate of 250 kS/s per channel, allowing for precise control and output to various actuators or monitoring devices.
The analog absolute accuracy of this device is an impressive 2710 µV, highlighting its capability to deliver reliable data. It is also equipped with 32 bidirectional digital I/O channels, enabling it to handle complex digital communication and control tasks. Furthermore, the USB-6216 includes 2 general-purpose timer/counters with 32-bit resolution and a maximum internal base clock for timers of 80 MHz, providing versatile timing and counting functionalities for a wide array of applications.
Additionally, it features a frequency generator channel that supports base clocks of 10 MHz and 100 kHz, further extending its utility in applications requiring precise frequency generation. The device is designed with robustness in mind, capable of tolerating continuous voltages of up to 60 VDC between any channel and earth ground, and it can withstand overvoltages of 1000 Vrms between channel and earth ground for up to 5 seconds,
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Part Numbers | 780108-01, 780170-01, 781004-01, 780172-01, 197504-01 |
| Category | PC-based Multifunction DAQ |
| Model | USB-6216 |
| Terminal Connection Types | Screw-type (780108-01), SCSI (780170-01), BNC (781004-01), OEM Board Only (197504-01, 780172-01) |
| Functionality | Multifunction I/O Device |
| Analog Input Channels | 16 single-ended, 8 differential |
| Sampling Frequency (Analog Input) | 400 kS/s |
| ADC Resolution | 16 bits |
| Analog Output Channels | 2 |
| Maximum Sample Rate (Analog Output) | 250 kS/s per channel |
| Analog Absolute Accuracy | 2710 µV |
| Digital I/O Channels | 32 bidirectional |
| General-Purpose Timer/Counters | 2, with 32-bit resolution |
| Maximum Internal Base Clock (Timers) | 80 MHz |
| Frequency Generator Channel | 1, with base clocks of 10 MHz and 100 kHz |
| Continuous Voltage Tolerance | 60 VDC between channel and earth ground |
| Overvoltage Tolerance | 1000 Vrms between channel and earth ground for 5 sec |
Question 1: What is the sampling frequency of the USB-6216?
Answer 1: 400 kS/s
Question 2: How many AI channels does USB-6216 have?
Answer 2: 16 single-ended or 8 differential
Question 3: What is the ADC resolution of the USB-6216?
Answer 3: 16 bits
Question 4: How many DIO channels are in the USB-6216?
Answer 4: 32 bidirectional
Question 5: What is the absolute analog accuracy of the USB-6216?
Answer 5: 2710 µV




