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PCI-6527

24 Input, 24 Output Ch-Ch Isolated Digital I/O

  • For new designs, NI recommends using the PCI-6528, PCI-6514, or PCI-6515
  • 24 optically isolated inputs; 24 digital switch outputs
  • 0 to 28 VDC input range, switch currents up to
    120 mA
  • Protects system from noise and spikes
  • NI-DAQ driver software
  • Data Sheet

Step 1: Verify Device and Quantity Selection
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777810-01 NI PCI-6527 -- For price, select country  

Each NI PCI-6527 requires: 1 Cable, 1 Connector Block

NI PCI-6527 Cable Connector Block
Step 2: Select Cable
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Shielded
185095-02 SH100-100-F Cable (2m)
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185095-01 SH100-100-F Cable (1m) -- For price, select country  
Unshielded
182762-0R5 R1005050 Cable (0.5m) -- For price, select country  
182762-01 R1005050 Cable (1m) -- For price, select country  
182762-02 R1005050 Cable (2m) -- For price, select country  
Step 3: Select Connector Block
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Screw Terminals
776990-01 SCB-100 - Shielded
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777812-01 CB-100 Kit (cable included in kit) - Unshielded -- For price, select country  
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The National Instruments PCI-6527 is a 48-bit, parallel, isolated digital I/O board for PCI. The NI PCI-6527 has 24 digital inputs, 24 digital switch outputs, and no jumpers. With the PCI-6527, you can sense digital levels up to 28 VDC and switch currents of up to 120 mA. For new designs NI recommends using the PCI-6514 or PCI-6515 for 30 VDC range and bank optical isolation, or the PCI-6528 for 60 VDC range and channel-channel optical isolation.

Specifications Documents


Specifications Summary

General 
Form FactorPCI
OS SupportWindows, Real-Time, Linux, Mac OS
Isolation TypeCh-Ch Isolation
Analog Input 
Number of Channels0
Analog Output 
Number of Channels0
Digital I/O 
Number of Channels24 DI/24 DO
TimingSoftware
Logic Levels24 V
Maximum Input Range0..28 V
Maximum Output Range0..60 V
Input Current FlowSinking, Sourcing
Programmable Input FiltersYes
Output Current FlowRelay, Form A
Current Drive (Channel/Total)120 mA/2.88 A
Watchdog TimerNo
Supports Programmable Power-Up States?Yes
Supports Handshaking I/O?No
Supports Pattern I/O?No
Counter/Timers 
Number of Counter/Timers0
Physical Specifications 
Length17.5 cm
Width10.7 cm
I/O Connector100-pin female 0.050 D-type

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