National Instruments PCI-6031E Multifunction DAQ

The National Instruments PCI-6031E (Part Number: 777514-01) is a 64 single-ended or 32 differential Analog Input channel, 16-Bit Multifunction DAQ. It has two 16-bit analog output channels, with a maximum update rate of 100 kS per second and a FIFO buffer size of 2,048 samples. This device supports DC input coupling and comes with an integrated overvoltage protection feature. The NI PCI-6031E has 3 DMA Channels which support direct memory access, programmed I/O, and interrupts mode of data transfer. With this model, the user can achieve a maximum 100 kS per second maximum sampling rate at 16 bits resolution. This data acquisition device offers 2 analog output channels with 100 kS per second maximum update rate and 16 bits resolution. A double-buffered type of DAC is provided for analog to digital conversions.

The National Instruments PCI 6031E has ±10 V, 0 to 10 V voltage output range, 0.1 Ω max output impedance, ±5 mA current drive, and operates under short-circuit to ground protection. This model supports analog as well as digital triggers and comes with seven RTSI trigger lines. While operating in typical conditions, this DAQ device draws 1.5 A of current. This model supports Master and Slave type bus interfaces, and has a 100-pin female 0.050 D-type I/O connector. The NI PCI 6031E weighs around 7.4 oz., and has the physical dimensions of 17.5 cm × 10.6 cm.

The NI device has a recommended warm-up time of 15 minutes, and should be calibrated at least once every year. It has a power requirement of 1.5 A at +5 VDC.

This device comes featured with one frequency scaler and two up/down counters/timers. With the eight 5 V TTL/CMOS compatible timing digital I/O channels, the NI PCI-6031E Multifunction DAQ can be employed in various arrangements. Also, the device is equipped with 2 counter/timer I/O channels with a 24-bit resolution, operating at a frequency of 20 MHZ. The FIFO buffer incorporated in this module is capable of holding up to 1024 samples. The DC coupled device is compatible with software packages/application development environments such as LabWindows/CVI, Measurement Studio, and other leading National Instruments software.