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PCI-6602

  • 8 up/down, 32-bit counter/timers
  • 80 MHz maximum source frequency (125 MHz with prescalers)
  • Available for PCI computers
  • Up to 32 digital I/O lines (5 V/TTL)
  • Digital debouncing filters
  • Can perform three simultaneous high-speed DMA transfers

The 6602 family devices are timing and digital I/O modules for use with PCI computers or PXI/CompactPCI computers. They offer eight 32-bit counter/timers and up to 32 lines of TTL/CMOS-compatible digital I/O. You can perform a wide variety of counter/timer tasks with the 6602 devices, including encoder position measurement, event counting, period measurement, pulse width measurement, pulse generation, pulse train generation and frequency measurement

Step 1: Verify Device and Quantity Selection
Part
Number
Description Est Ship Days Glossary Definition US Dollars
(change)
Qty
777531-01 NI PCI-6602 1 - 3 $ 749

Each NI PCI-6602 requires: 1 Cable, 1 Connector Block

NI PCI-6602 Cable Connector Block
Step 2: Select Cable
Part
Number
Description Est Ship Days Glossary Definition US Dollars
(change)
Qty
Shielded
183432-02 SH68-68-D1 Cable (2m)
NI Recommended
1 - 3 $ 169
183432-01 SH68-68-D1 Cable (1m) 5 - 10 $ 139
183432-05 SH68-68-D1 Cable (5m) 5 - 10 $ 219
183432-0R4 SH68-68-D1 Cable (0.4m) 5 - 10 $ 139
Unshielded
182482-01 R6868 Cable (1m) 5 - 10 $ 59
182482-0R25 R6868 Cable (0.25m) 5 - 10 $ 59
Step 3: Select Connector Block
Part
Number
Description Est Ship Days Glossary Definition US Dollars
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Qty
BNC Termination
778289-01 BNC-2121 - Shielded
NI Recommended
5 - 10 $ 399
Screw Terminals
776844-01 SCB-68 - Shielded 5 - 10 $ 299
777141-01 TBX-68 Unshielded, I/O Connector Block with DIN-Rail Mounting - Unshielded 1 - 3 $ 159
777145-01 CB-68LP - Unshielded 1 - 3 $ 79
777145-02 CB-68LPR - Unshielded 1 - 3 $ 99
Step 4: Add to Cart or Get a Quote

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Specifications Documents


Specifications Summary

General
Product Name PCI-6602
Product Family Counter/Timers
Form Factor PCI
Operating System/Target Windows , Real-Time , Linux , Mac OS
Measurement Type Quadrature encoder , Digital , Frequency
RoHS Compliant No
Analog Input
Channels 0 , 0
Single-Ended Channels 0
Differential Channels 0
Analog Output
Channels 0
Digital I/O
Bidirectional Channels 32
Input-Only Cannels 0
Output-Only Channels 0
Number of Channels 0 , 0 , 32
Timing Software
Logic Levels TTL
Input Current Flow Sinking , Sourcing
Output Current Flow Sinking , Sourcing
Programmable Input Filters Yes
Supports Programmable Power-Up States? No
Current Drive Single 24 mA
Current Drive All 768 mA
Watchdog Timer No
Supports Handshaking I/O? No
Supports Pattern I/O? No
Maximum Input Range 5.0 , -0.300 V
Maximum Output Range 5.0 , 0.0 V
Counter/Timers
Counters 8
Number of DMA Channels 3
Buffered Operations Yes
Debouncing/Glitch Removal Yes
GPS Synchronization No
Maximum Range 5.0 , 0.0 V
Max Source Frequency 80 MHz
Minimum Input Pulse Width 6.250 ns
Pulse Generation Yes
Resolution 32 bits
Timebase Stability 50.0 ppm
Logic Levels TTL
Physical Specifications
Length 17.500 cm
Width 9.900 cm
I/O Connector 68-pin male SCSI-II type

Extended Warranties

National Instruments designs and manufactures all products to minimize failures, however unexpected failures can still occur. Extended warranties provide a fixed economical price at the time of system purchase, covering any repair costs for up to three years. In addition, they offer the following benefits:

  • Significant cost savings compared to individual repair incidents
  • Fault location, diagnostics, and repair by NI any time the system product fails
  • All parts and labor costs covered as well as any adjustments needed to restore the hardware to manufacturing specifications

For more information about your warranty options:

Calibration

NI recognizes the need to maintain properly calibrated devices for high-accuracy measurements. NI provides manual calibration procedures, services to recalibrate your products, and automated calibration software to calibrate many NI measurement products.

Training

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Repair Services

Return your registered product under warranty at no additional labor and parts cost. NI offers fault location, diagnostics, and repair any time the system fails as well as any adjustments needed to restore the hardware to manufacturing specifications.

Technical Support

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