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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
  • Data Sheet
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Step 1: Verify Device and Quantity Selection
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777531-01 NI PCI-6602 -- For price, select country  

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

NI PCI-6602 Cable Connector Block
Step 2: Select Cable
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Unshielded
182482-01 R6868 Cable (1m)
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Shielded
183432-01 SH68-68-D1 Cable (1m) -- For price, select country  
183432-02 SH68-68-D1 Cable (2m) -- For price, select country  
183432-05 SH68-68-D1 Cable (5m) -- For price, select country  
183432-0R4 SH68-68-D1 Cable (0.4m) -- For price, select country  
Step 3: Select Connector Block
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Screw Terminals
777145-01 CB-68LP - Unshielded
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BNC Termination
778289-01 BNC-2121 - Shielded -- For price, select country  
Screw Terminals
776844-01 SCB-68 - Shielded -- For price, select country  
777141-01 TBX-68 Unshielded, I/O Connector Block with DIN-Rail Mounting - Unshielded -- For price, select country  
777145-02 CB-68LPR - Unshielded -- For price, select country  
Step 4: Select Optional Accessories
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Calibration
960437-01 Detailed Calibration for Counter/Timers -- For price, select country  
Step 5: Add to Cart or Get a Quote

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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

Specifications Documents


Specifications Summary

General 
Form FactorPCI
OS SupportWindows, Real-Time, Linux, Mac OS
Measurement TypeDigital, Frequency, Quadrature encoder
Analog Input 
Number of Channels0
Analog Output 
Number of Channels0
Digital I/O 
Number of Channels32 DIO
TimingSoftware
Logic LevelsTTL
Maximum Input Range-0.3..5 V
Maximum Output Range0..5 V
Input Current FlowSinking, Sourcing
Programmable Input FiltersYes
Output Current FlowSinking, Sourcing
Current Drive (Channel/Total)24 mA/768 mA
Watchdog TimerNo
Supports Programmable Power-Up States?No
Supports Handshaking I/O?No
Supports Pattern I/O?No
Counter/Timers 
Number of Counter/Timers8
Resolution32 bits
Maximum Source Frequency80 MHz
Minimum Input Pulse Width6.25 ns
Logic LevelsTTL
Maximum Range0..5 V
Timebase Stability50 ppm
GPS SynchronizationNo
Pulse GenerationYes
Buffered OperationsYes
Debouncing/Glitch RemovalYes
Number of DMA Channels3
Timing/Triggering/Synchronization 
Synchronization Bus (RTSI)Yes
TriggeringDigital
Physical Specifications 
Length17.5 cm
Width9.9 cm
I/O Connector68-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

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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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