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NI PCI-6503

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  • User-defined power-up state
  • 2-wire handshake capability
  • 24 lines (5 V/TTL) static I/O in 8-bit ports, 2.4 mA
  • NI-DAQmx driver software for easy configuration
  • Unidirectional and bidirectional I/O
  • For applications requiring more than 24 digital I/O channels consider PCI-6509
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The National Instruments PCI-6503 uses a 24-bit programmable peripheral interface (PPI) to achieve 24 channels of digital I/O. In addition, each interface is Plug and Play compatible and does not require a separate card manager for configuration. Each interface works with a variety of operating systems, so you can develop applications that work across multiple platforms. NI PCI-6503 uses the NI DAQmx for easy configuration and reduced time to measurement.

For applications requiring more than 24 digital I/O channels consider PCI-6509. PCI-6509 board is an industrial 96-channel digital I/O interface for PCI bus computer systems. With the PCI-6509, you can input and output at 5 VDC digital levels and directly drive external digital devices such as solid-state relays (SSRs) with current up to 24 mA per channel. Each line can be individually configured for input or output, and no external power supply is required for outputs. Using programmable power-up states, you can configure the initial output states in software, to ensure glitch-free, safe operations when connected to industrial actuators (pumps/valves/motors/relays). Using digital I/O watchdogs, the PCI-6509 can go to a configurable safe output state if a computer or application fault occurs, to ensure detection and safe recovery from fault conditions when connected to industrial actuators. With change detection, the digital I/O device notifies and triggers your software application when a digital change of state occurs (without polling). Programmable input filters eliminate glitches/spikes and provide debouncing for digital switches/relays through a software-selectable digital filter. The NI-DAQmx software technology includes the DAQ assistant to create your application with no programming. NI-DAQmx makes it fast and easy to configure your device and take advantage of all the high reliability industrial features in LabVIEW, ANSI C, Microsoft Visual C++, or Microsoft .NET Languages (C# and Visual Basic .NET).

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Specifications Summary

General
Product Name PCI-6503
Product Family Digital I/O
Form Factor PCI
Part Number 777690-01
Operating System/Target Linux , Windows
Measurement Type Digital
RoHS Compliant Yes
Analog Input
Channels 0
Single-Ended Channels 0
Differential Channels 0
Analog Output
Channels 0
Digital I/O
Bidirectional Channels 24
Input-Only Channels 0
Output-Only Channels 0
Number of Channels 24 , 0
Timing Software
Logic Levels TTL
Input Current Flow Sinking , Sourcing
Output Current Flow Sinking , Sourcing
Programmable Input Filters No
Supports Programmable Power-Up States? No
Current Drive Single 2.5 mA
Current Drive All 60 mA
Watchdog Timer No
Supports Handshaking I/O? Yes
Supports Pattern I/O? No
Maximum Input Range 0 V , 5 V
Maximum Output Range 0 V , 5 V
Counter/Timers
Counters 0
Physical Specifications
Length 12.2 cm
Width 9.5 cm
I/O Connector 50-pin male
Timing/Triggering/Synchronization
Synchronization Bus (RTSI) No

NI PCI-6503 Complete Package

Each NI PCI-6503 requires:
1 Connector Block 1 Cable NI PCI-6503 Software

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NI PCI-6503 and Accessories

Hardware Subtotal: $ 333
NI PCI-6503 - 777690-01 Qty $ 189 each
Connector Block - Screw Terminal
CB-50LP - 777101-01
Qty $ 89 each
Cable - Unshielded
NB1 Ribbon Cable (1m) - 180524-10
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You need software to interface with your hardware and to collect, analyze, present, and store your measurements. This board is compatible with a variety of programming languages, including LabVIEW, C/C++, Visual Basic, and .NET. LabVIEW provides the easiest integration with all of your NI hardware and is recommended to maximize your hardware investment.

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  • All parts and labor costs covered as well as any adjustments needed to restore the hardware to manufacturing specifications

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