National Instruments USB-6210 Multifunction I/O Device  

The USB-6210 (Part numbers 787936-01, 780103-01, 780124-01, and 779675-01) is a versatile USB Multifunction I/O Device from the M Series by National Instruments. An excellent choice for portable control, design, and test applications- the USB-6210 features 16 single-ended analog input channels that are configurable as 8 differential channels. These channels are designed with 16 bits of ADC resolution, paired with a sample rate of 250 kS/s. The I/O device also features 4 digital input channels and 4 digital output channels, offering high-speed data rates through a USB 2.0 bus interface.

Part number 780124-01 is the version of the NI USB-6210 that is equipped with Signal Express LE, while the 780103-01 is specifically designed for LINUX and MAC. Part numbers 787936-01 and 779675-01 are both standard variations of the device, with similar specifications. Activated and installed by using the NI-DAQmx driver, the USB-6210 is compatible with LabVIEW, Measurement Studio, and LabWindows/CVI software tools.

Two 16-position combicon I/O connectors are featured on the NI USB-6210, allowing for versatile connectivity with a wide range of applications. In addition, the device has a USB connector (series B) which has an input voltage of 4.5 V to 5.25 V when in a configured state. The screw terminals of the USB-6210 have a wiring of 16 AWG to 28 AWG, and a torque of 0.22 N · m to 0.25 N · m (2.0 lb · in. to 2.2 lb · in.).

Designed to comply with the electrical safety standards of IEC 61010-1, EN 61010-1, UL 61010-1, and CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1, the channel-to-earth ground of the NI USB-6210 should not exceed 11 V. Built for indoor use only, the multifunction I/O device has an operating temperature range of 0 ºC to 45 ºC. When not in use, the device can be safely stored in an even wider range of temperatures from -20 ºC to 70 ºC. For both operating and nonoperating conditions, the NI USB-6210 should be used within a noncondensing humidity ranging from 10% to 90%. The device weighs 206 g (7.2 oz) and measures 16.9 cm × 9.4 cm × 3.1 cm (6.65 in. × 3.70 in. × 1.20 in.).