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NI PXI-6123

16-Bit, 500 kS/s/ch, Simultaneous Sampling Multifunction DAQ

  • 8 simultaneously sampled analog inputs, 16-bit, 500 kS/s per channel
  • 4 input ranges from ±1.25 to ±10 V and deep onboard memory (16 or 32 MS)
  • 8 hardware-timed digital I/O lines; two 24-bit counters; analog and digital triggering
  • Direct SMB connectivity with the TB-2709 terminal block
  • Included NI-DAQmx driver software and LabVIEW SignalExpress interactive data-logging software
  • Optimized integration with NI LabVIEW, LabWindows™/CVI, and Measurement Studio
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Step 1: Verify Device and Quantity Selection
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  NI PXI-6123      
779180-01 32 MSamples
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779181-01 16 MSamples -- For price, select country  

Each NI PXI-6123 - 32MSamples requires: 1 Connector Block, 1 Cable

NI PXI-6123 - 32MSamples Connector Block Cable
Step 2: Select Cable
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Shielded
778415-01 SMB-100 (8 pack)
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184749-01 SH68-68-EP Cable (1m) -- For price, select country  
184749-02 SH68-68-EP Cable (2m) -- For price, select country  
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184749-10 SH68-68-EP Cable (10m) -- For price, select country  
763389-01 SMB-100 -- For price, select country  
763405-01 SMB-110 -- For price, select country  
Step 3: Select Connector Block
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SMB Termination
779554-01 TB-2709 - Shielded
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BNC Termination
777643-01 BNC-2110 - Shielded -- For price, select country  
777960-01 BNC-2120 - Shielded -- For price, select country  
779556-01 BNC-2090A - Shielded, Rack Mountable -- For price, select country  
Screw Terminals
776844-01 SCB-68 - Shielded -- For price, select country  
778241-01 TB-2705 - Shielded, No Cable Required -- For price, select country  
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194123-01 MFIT Pigtail Cable -- For price, select country  
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The National Instruments PXI-6123 S Series multifunction data acquisition (DAQ) module features a dedicated analog-to-digital converter (ADC) per channel for maximum device throughput and higher multichannel accuracy. With 500 kS/s per-channel sampling rates, four input ranges from ±1.25 to ±10 V, two 24-bit counter/timers, and eight hardware-timed digital I/O lines, the NI PXI-6123 can be used in a variety of applications, including:

- High-speed, continuous data logging
- Transient and ballistics measurements
- Radar, sonar, ultrasound
- High-energy physics
- IF digitization

Direct Connectivity
The NI TB-2709 provides direct SMB connectivity to the eight PXI-6123 analog inputs. There is also one SMB connector that is programmable for analog or digital triggering, counter/timer functionality, or digital signal routing for device synchronization. In addition to the nine SMB connectors, you can use the MFIT-Pigtail cable to an auxiliary connector for access to onboard counters and digital I/O lines.

Application Software
With NI LabVIEW, you can create custom data acquisition applications with the ease of graphical programming and power of more than 500 analysis functions and advanced programming tools. Every copy of LabVIEW also includes LabVIEW SignalExpress interactive data-logging software.

NI-DAQmx Driver Software
NI-DAQmx driver software goes far beyond a basic data acquisition driver to deliver increased productivity and performance in data acquisition and control application development. Quickly gather real-world data with measurement-ready virtual channels and configuration using the DAQ Assistant.

For additional information and related products, visit the Resources tab.

The mark LabWindows is used under a license from Microsoft Corporation.

Specifications Documents


Specifications Summary

General 
Form FactorPXI
OS SupportWindows, Real-Time, Linux
DAQ Product FamilyS Series
LabVIEW RT SupportYes
Analog Input 
Number of Channels8 SE/8 DI
Sample Rate500 kS/s/ch
Resolution16 bits
Simultaneous SamplingYes
Maximum Voltage Range-10..10 V
      Range Accuracy4960 µV
      Range Sensitivity132 µV
Minimum Voltage Range-1.25..1.25 V
      Range Accuracy740 µV
      Range Sensitivity24 µV
Number of Ranges4
On-Board Memory64 MB
Analog Output 
Number of Channels0
Digital I/O 
Number of Channels8 DIO
TimingHardware
Maximum Clock Rate10 MHz
Logic LevelsTTL
Maximum Input Range0..5 V
Maximum Output Range0..5 V
Input Current FlowSinking, Sourcing
Programmable Input FiltersNo
Output Current FlowSinking, Sourcing
Current Drive (Channel/Total)24 mA/192 mA
Watchdog TimerNo
Supports Programmable Power-Up States?No
Supports Handshaking I/O?No
Supports Pattern I/O?Yes
Counter/Timers 
Number of Counter/Timers2
Resolution24 bits
Maximum Source Frequency20 MHz
Minimum Input Pulse Width10 ns
Logic LevelsTTL
Maximum Range0..5 V
Timebase Stability100 ppm
GPS SynchronizationNo
Pulse GenerationYes
Buffered OperationsYes
Debouncing/Glitch RemovalNo
Number of DMA Channels1
Timing/Triggering/Synchronization 
Synchronization Bus (RTSI)Yes
TriggeringAnalog, Digital
Physical Specifications 
Length16 cm
Width10 cm
I/O Connector68-pin male SCSI-II type

System Assurance Programs

Reduce your setup time and total cost of ownership, and get a system you can use out of the box with National Instruments system assurance programs. System assurance programs include:

  • Installation and integration test of all individual hardware
  • Courtesy installation of system driver sets and application development environments
  • Three-year warranty and calibration coverage
  • Custom documentation plus a custom restore and startup utility

This service is only available for PXI, NI CompactRIO, and NI Compact FieldPoint systems.

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

For more information about your warranty options:

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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778406-03 NI LabVIEW Report Generation Toolkit for Microsoft Office -- For price, select country  
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776800-09 LabWindows/CVI Full 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  
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Graphical Programming Text-Based Programming
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776670-09 NI LabVIEW Full Development System for Windows (English)
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779037-09 NI LabVIEW SignalExpress for Windows -- For price, select country  
776675-01 LabVIEW Application Builder for Windows (English)
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778406-03 NI LabVIEW Report Generation Toolkit for Microsoft Office -- For price, select country  
778806-09 DIAdem Base Edition (English)
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Select any of the following software products
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776800-09 LabWindows/CVI Full Development System for Windows -- For price, select country  
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  
778807-09 DIAdem Advanced Edition (English) -- For price, select country  

Please select the country where you will use the product(s) so that we can provide you with accurate pricing, availability, and purchasing information

Other compatible software: ANSI C/C++, C#, Visual Basic .NET, Visual Basic 6.0
Graphical Programming