The USB-6218 is an isolated, multifunction DAQ device. It offers analog I/O, digital input, digital output, and two 32-bit counters. For improved accuracy and safety, the USB-6218 provides 60 V, CAT I isolation. It also features signal streaming technology that gives you DMA-like bidirectional high-speed streaming of data across USB. The device is ideal for test, control, and design applications including portable data logging, field monitoring, embedded OEM, in-vehicle data acquisition, and academic. The USB‑6218 features a lightweight mechanical enclosure and is bus powered for easy portability. The included NI‑DAQmx driver and configuration utility simplify configuration and measurements.
- Isolated 32 AI (16-Bit, 250 kS/s)
- 2 AO (250 kS/s)
- 8 DI, 8 DIO USB
- Python, ANSI C, C#.NET, and MathWorks MATLAB® software.
Specifications
Analog Input | |
Single-Ended Channels | 32 |
Differential Channels | 16 |
Analog Input Resolution | 16 bits |
Maximum Voltage Range | |
Range | -10 V – 10 V |
Accuracy | 2.69 mV |
Sensitivity | 91.6 µV |
Minimum Voltage Range | |
Range | -200 mV – 200 mV |
Accuracy | 0.088 mV |
Sensitivity | 4.8 µV |
Number of Ranges | 4 |
Simultaneous Sampling | No |
On-Board Memory | 4095 samples |
Analog Output | |
Number of Channels | 2 |
Resolution | 16 bits |
Maximum Voltage Range | |
Range | -10 V – 10 V |
Accuracy | 3.512 mV |
Minimum Voltage Range | |
Range | -10 V – 10 V |
Accuracy | 3.512 mV |
Update Rate | 250 kS / s |
Current Drive Single | 2 mA |
Current Drive All | 4 mA |
Digital I / O | |
Bidirectional Channels | 0 |
Input-Only Channels | 8 |
Output-Only Channels | 8 |
Timing | Software |
Logic Levels | TTL |
Programmable Input Filters | No |
Supports Programmable Power-Up States? | Yes |
Digital Input | |
Input Type | Sinking Sourcing |
Maximum Voltage Range | 0 V – 5.25 V |
Digital Output | |
Output Type | Sinking Sourcing |
Current Drive Single | 16 mA |
Current Drive All | 50 mA |
Maximum Voltage Range | 0 V – 3.8 V |
Counters / Timers | |
Watchdog Timer | No |
Counters | 2 |
Buffered Operations | Yes |
Debouncing / Glitch Removal | Yes |
Max Source Frequency | 80 MHz |
Pulse Generation | Yes |
Size | 32 bits |
Timebase Stability | 50 ppm |
Logic Levels | TTL |
Timing / Triggering / Synchronization | |
Triggering | Digital |
Physical Specifications | |
Length | 16.9 cm |
Width | 9.4 cm |
Height | 3.1 cm |
I / O Connector | Screw terminals |
USB Power | Bus-Powered |