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NI PCI-6010

Low-Cost 16-Bit, 200 kS/s, 16 Analog Input Multifunction DAQ

  • Two 16-bit analog outputs
  • 10 digital lines (6 DI, 4 DO); two 32-bit, 80 MHz counter/timers
  • 37-pin D-Sub connector reduces connectivty costs by 80%
  • Basic functionality; upgrade to M Series for increased DAQ performance
  • 50-board package available at discount pricing
  • NI-DAQmx driver software and NI LabVIEW SignalExpress LE interactive data-logging software
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779348-01 NI PCI-6010 -- For price, select country  

Each NI PCI-6010 requires: 1 Cable, 1 Connector Block

NI PCI-6010 Cable Connector Block
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Shielded
778621-01 SH37F-37M-1 Cable (1m)
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Screw Terminals
779353-01 CB-37F-LP - Unshielded
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Providing guaranteed measurement accuracy at a low price, National Instruments B Series multifunction DAQ boards are ideal for a wide variety of OEM products or simple applications in laboratory automation, research, design verification/test, and manufacturing test. The National Instruments PCI-6010 is a low-cost multifunction I/O data acquisition board offering analog input, analog output, and digital and counter/timer I/O. Using the 37 pin D-Sub connector, you can connect the NI PCI-6010 to many available D-Sub components. For large orders and OEM users, the PCI-6010 is available in 50-board packs at a reduced price.

Driver Software
The PCI-6010 works with multiple operating systems using three driver software options including NI-DAQmx, NI-DAQmx Base, and the Measurement Hardware DDK. Browse the information in the Resources tab to learn more about driver software or download a driver. The PCI-6010 is not compatible with the Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy) driver.

Application Software
Every B Series data acquisition device includes a copy of NI LabVIEW SignalExpress LE so you can quickly acquire, analyze, and present data without programming. In addition to LabVIEW SignalExpress, B Series data acquisition devices are compatible with the following versions (or later) of NI application software – LabVIEW 7.x, LabWindows™/CVI 7.x, or Measurement Studio 7.x; or LabVIEW with the LabVIEW Real-Time Module 7.1. M Series data acquisition devices are also compatible with Visual Studio .NET, C/C++, and Visual Basic 6.

Specifications Documents


Specifications Summary

General 
Form FactorPCI
OS SupportWindows, Real-Time, Linux, Mac OS
DAQ Product FamilyB Series
LabVIEW RT SupportYes
Analog Input 
Number of Channels16 SE/8 DI
Sample Rate200 kS/s
Resolution16 bits
Simultaneous SamplingNo
Maximum Voltage Range-5..5 V
      Range Accuracy5080 µV
      Range Sensitivity48.8 µV
Minimum Voltage Range-0.2..0.2 V
      Range Accuracy283 µV
      Range Sensitivity6.4 µV
Number of Ranges3
On-Board Memory4095 samples
Analog Output 
Number of Channels2
Resolution16 bits
Maximum Voltage Range-5..5 V
      Range Accuracy5386 µV
Minimum Voltage Range-5..5 V
      Range Accuracy5386 µV
Current Drive (Channel/Total)5 mA
Digital I/O 
Number of Channels6 DI/4 DO
TimingSoftware
Logic LevelsTTL
Maximum Input Range0..5 V
Maximum Output Range0..5 V
Input Current FlowSinking, Sourcing
Programmable Input FiltersYes
Output Current FlowSinking, Sourcing
Current Drive (Channel/Total)6 mA/24 mA
Watchdog TimerNo
Supports Programmable Power-Up States?No
Supports Handshaking I/O?No
Supports Pattern I/O?No
Counter/Timers 
Number of Counter/Timers2
Resolution32 bits
Maximum Source Frequency80 MHz
Minimum Input Pulse Width12.5 ns
Logic LevelsTTL
Maximum Range0..5 V
Timebase Stability100 ppm
GPS SynchronizationNo
Pulse GenerationYes
Buffered OperationsYes
Debouncing/Glitch RemovalNo
Number of DMA Channels2
Timing/Triggering/Synchronization 
Synchronization Bus (RTSI)No
TriggeringDigital
Physical Specifications 
Length11.5 cm
Width8.4 cm
I/O Connector37-pin D-Sub

Extended Warranties

National Instruments designs and manufactures all products to minimize failures, but we know 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.

  • 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

NI training is the fastest, most certain route to productivity with NI tools and successful application development.

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.
  • Contact us to obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) form and shipping instructions
  • View your RMA support request status online
  • Register your product

Technical Support

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Other compatible software: ANSI C/C++, C#, Visual Basic .NET, Visual Basic 6.0
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779037-09 NI LabVIEW SignalExpress for Windows
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776670-09 NI LabVIEW Full Development System for Windows (English) -- For price, select country  
777756-09 NI LabVIEW Full Development System for Linux -- For price, select country  
776675-01 LabVIEW Application Builder for Windows (English) -- For price, select country  
777755-03 NI LabVIEW Application Builder for Linux -- For price, select country  
778806-09 DIAdem Base Edition (English) -- For price, select country  

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778801-09 NI Measurement Studio Professional Edition for Microsoft Visual Studio -- For price, select country  
779384-03 NI LabWindows/CVI Run-Time Module for Linux -- For price, select country  
778806-09 DIAdem Base Edition (English) -- For price, select country  

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Other compatible software: ANSI C/C++, C#, Visual Basic .NET, Visual Basic 6.0
Graphical Programming Text-Based Programming
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777756-09 NI LabVIEW Full Development System for Linux -- For price, select country  
776675-01 LabVIEW Application Builder for Windows (English)
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777755-03 NI LabVIEW Application Builder for Linux -- For price, select country  
777777-09 NI TestStand Development System for Windows -- For price, select country  

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779384-03 NI LabWindows/CVI Run-Time Module for Linux -- For price, select country  
777875-03 NI LabWindows/CVI Enterprise Connectivity Toolkit for Windows