National Instruments USB-6218 Multifunction I/O Device  

The USB-6218 is an isolated Multifunction I/O Device. The NI USB-6218 device has the part numbers 779678-01, 781005-01, 780106-01, and 196203-01. Part number 779678-01 is an isolated driver, part number 780106-01 is for Linux and Mac, and part number 196203-01 is the OEM board only kit. The USB-6218 belongs to the isolated USB-621x modules family by National Instruments. The NI USB-6218 is available with multiple functions that can be accessed using LabVIEW application software on Windows platforms. The NI-DAQmx driver is installed for programming the USB-6218 Multifunction I/O Device.

The NI USB-6218 uses a USB 2.0 bus for connecting to other devices. The National Instruments USB-6218 Multifunction I/O Device is made with 32 single-ended or 16 differential analog input channels and 2 analog output channels. The analog input channels for this Multifunction I/O Device have 16-bit resolution. The sampling and update rates for signal streaming are a maximum of 250 kS per second. The NI USB-6218 Multifunction I/O Device belongs to the isolated modules in CAT I. The NI USB-6218 device offers 60 V isolation voltage. The NI USB-6218 Multifunction I/O Device is built with two counter devices that are operated with 32-bit resolution.

The isolated NI USB-6218 Multifunction I/O Device offers 4 digital inputs/outputs. The National Instruments USB-6218 Multifunction I/O Device can stream signals like DMA. The NI USB-6218 Multifunction I/O Device can be used in applications such as data logging. The NI USB 6218 can also be utilized as a portable device because of its minimal weight. The USB 6218 device is offered with DC input coupling. The National Instruments USB 6218 Multifunction I/O Device is capable of improving the accuracy for different application tasks. The instrument is equipped with a USB 2.0 speed or full-speed bus interface. It has a recommended warm-up time of 15 minutes and should be calibrated at least once a year.

The BNC fitted model of the device weighs 33.5 oz, and measures 9.25 x 4.40 x 2.50 in. in physical dimensions. Its screw terminal fitted counterpart weighs 7.2 oz, and has the physical dimensions: 6.65 x 3.70 x 1.20 in. The NI device has a recommended operating temperature range of 0 ºC to 45 ºC, and a storage temperature range of -20 ºC to 70 ºC.