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NI USB 6501 (USB, 24-ch, 8.5 mA)

Low Cost USB Digital I/O Device

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  • 24 digital I/O lines, one 32-bit counter
  • Over-voltage protection, 8.5 mA current drive
  • Built-in screw terminals or generic 34-pin connector (OEM version) for easy integration
  • USB 2.0 full-speed (12 Mb/s) bus interface
  • Bus-powered design for convenience
  • OEM version available, part number 192317-50, please call for pricing
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Data Sheet

The National Instruments USB-6501 is a portable digital I/O device, providing reliable data acquisition and control at a low price. With plug-and-play USB connectivity, the NI USB-6501 is simple enough for home / academic applications, but robust and versatile enough for laboratory / industrial applications. A board only USB 6501 OEM version is also available. The OEM version is ideal for embedded applications. Please contact NI for pricing information about the USB-6501 OEM version, part number: 192317-50.

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NI USB-6501 Complete Package

Each NI USB-6501 requires:

NI USB-6501 Software

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NI USB-6501 and Accessories

Hardware Subtotal: $ 99
NI USB-6501 - 779205-01 Qty $ 99 each
USB 6000 Series Prototyping Accessory - 779511-01 Qty $ 29 each
Connectors labels and screwdriver for 6501 - 779376-01 Qty $ 29 each

Software

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LabVIEW Signal Express for Windows (English) - 779037-35 Qty $ 749 each
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Specifications Summary

General
Product Name USB-6501
Product Family Digital I/O
Form Factor USB
Operating System/Target Windows , Linux , Mac OS , Pocket PC
Measurement Type Digital
RoHS Compliant Yes
Analog Input
Channels 0 , 0
Single-Ended Channels 0
Differential Channels 0
Analog Output
Channels 0
Digital I/O
Bidirectional Channels 24
Input-Only Channels 0
Output-Only Channels 0
Number of Channels 24 , 0 , 0
Timing Software
Logic Levels TTL
Input Current Flow Sinking , Sourcing
Output Current Flow Sinking , Sourcing
Programmable Input Filters No
Supports Programmable Power-Up States? No
Current Drive Single 8.5 mA
Current Drive All 65 mA
Watchdog Timer No
Supports Handshaking I/O? No
Supports Pattern I/O? No
Maximum Input Range 0 V , 5 V
Maximum Output Range 0 V , 5 V
Counter/Timers
Counters 1
Number of DMA Channels 0
Buffered Operations No
Debouncing/Glitch Removal No
GPS Synchronization No
Maximum Range 0 V , 5 V
Max Source Frequency 5 MHz
Minimum Input Pulse Width 100 ns
Pulse Generation No
Resolution 32 bits
Timebase Stability 50 ppm
Logic Levels TTL
Physical Specifications
Length 8.51 cm
Width 8.18 cm
Height 2.31 cm
I/O Connector Screw terminals

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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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Repair Services

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