- 4 simultaneously sampled analog inputs, 1 MS/s per channel with warp mode enabled (see Overview)
- Deep onboard memory (64 MS), extended input ranges up to ±42 V, and onboard antialiasing filters
- Two 16-bit analog outputs, 4 MS/s single channel, 2.5 MS/s dual channel
- 8 digital I/O lines, two 24-bit counters, analog and digital triggering
- Direct SMB connectivity with the TB-2708 terminal block
- NI-DAQmx driver software and LabVIEW SignalExpress interactive data-logging software
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The National Instruments PXI-6120 features a dedicated analog-to-digital converter (ADC) per channel for maximum device throughput and higher multichannel accuracy. This module is accurate for both DC and dynamic signals with as much as 95 dB of spurious-free dynamic range and as little as 39 µV of noise. Each input channel has a 100 kHz antialiasing filter to improve frequency-domain analysis, and can be disabled from software for transient and pulse measurements. The 64 MS of onboard memory delivers reliable data streaming with half of the memory dedicated to analog input and the other half dedicated to analog output. With 1 MS/s per-channel sampling rates, eight input ranges from ±0.2 to ±42 V, two 16-bit analog outputs, two 24-bit counter/timers, and eight general-purpose digital I/O lines, the PXI-6120 can be used in a variety of applications.
Some examples include the following:
- 42 V automotive applications
- Transient and ballistics measurements
- Radar, sonar, ultrasound
- High-energy physics
- IF digitization
Enable Warp Mode to Achieve Maximum Sampling Rates
NI PXI-6120 analog inputs sample up to 800 kS/s using the onboard sample clock or up to 1 MS/s using one of the onboard counters or an external reference as the sample clock. Download the NI LabVIEW example from the Resources tab to enable warp mode and achieve maximum sampling rates.
Direct Connectivity
The NI TB-2708 provides direct SMB connectivity to the PXI-6120. The nine SMB connectors offer direct access to four analog inputs, two analog outputs, analog or digital trigger lines, onboard counters, or programmable synchronization lines. In addition to the SMB connectors, you can use the MFIT-Pigtail cable to connect to an auxiliary connector for access to other onboard counters and digital I/O lines.
For related products and the warp mode example program, see the Resources tab.
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Specifications Summary
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| Form Factor | PXI |
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| OS Support | Windows, Real-Time, Linux, Mac OS |
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| DAQ Product Family | S Series |
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| LabVIEW RT Support | Yes |
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| Analog Input | |
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| Number of Channels | 4 SE/4 DI |
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| Sample Rate | 1 MS/s/ch |
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| Resolution | 16 bits |
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| Simultaneous Sampling | Yes |
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| Maximum Voltage Range | -42..42 V |
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| Range Accuracy | 87.47 mV |
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| Range Sensitivity | 20.5 mV |
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| Minimum Voltage Range | -0.2..0.2 V |
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| Range Accuracy | 344 µV |
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| Range Sensitivity | 0.0061 mV |
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| Number of Ranges | 8 |
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| On-Board Memory | 128 MB |
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| Signal Conditioning | Anti-aliasing filter, Low-pass filtering |
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| Analog Output | |
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| Number of Channels | 2 |
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| Update Rate | 4 MS/s |
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| Resolution | 16 bits |
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| Maximum Voltage Range | -10..10 V |
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| Range Accuracy | 6.7 mV |
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| Range Sensitivity | 305 µV |
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| Minimum Voltage Range | -10..10 V |
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| Range Accuracy | 6.7 mV |
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| Range Sensitivity | 305 µV |
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| Current Drive (Channel/Total) | 5 mA |
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| Digital I/O | |
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| Number of Channels | 8 DIO |
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| Timing | Hardware |
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| Maximum Clock Rate | 10 MHz |
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| Logic Levels | TTL |
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| Maximum Input Range | 0..5 V |
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| Maximum Output Range | 0..5 V |
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| Input Current Flow | Sinking, Sourcing |
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| Programmable Input Filters | No |
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| Output Current Flow | Sinking, Sourcing |
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| Current Drive (Channel/Total) | 24 mA/192 mA |
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| Watchdog Timer | No |
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| Supports Programmable Power-Up States? | No |
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| Supports Handshaking I/O? | No |
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| Supports Pattern I/O? | Yes |
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| Counter/Timers | |
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| Number of Counter/Timers | 2 |
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| Resolution | 24 bits |
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| Maximum Source Frequency | 20 MHz |
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| Minimum Input Pulse Width | 10 ns |
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| Logic Levels | TTL |
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| Maximum Range | 0..5 V |
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| Timebase Stability | 100 ppm |
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| GPS Synchronization | No |
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| Pulse Generation | Yes |
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| Buffered Operations | Yes |
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| Debouncing/Glitch Removal | No |
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| Number of DMA Channels | 1 |
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| Timing/Triggering/Synchronization | |
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| Synchronization Bus (RTSI) | Yes |
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| Triggering | Analog, Digital |
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| Physical Specifications | |
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| Length | 16 cm |
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| Width | 10 cm |
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| I/O Connector | 68-pin male SCSI-II type |
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Factory Installation
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- 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 bring the hardware back to manufacturing specifications
Calibration
NI recognizes the need to maintain properly calibrated devices for high-accuracy measurements. We provide manual calibration procedures, services to recalibrate your products, and automated calibration software to calibrate many of our measurement products.
Training
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Repair Services
- You can 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 bring the hardware back to manufacturing specifications.
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