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NI CF-6004

CompactFlash Data Acquisition for PDAs

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  • Lightweight, ultraportable for mobile applications
  • 4 analog inputs, 14-bit resolution, up to 200 kS/s single-channel sampling
  • Programmable with LabVIEW PDA Module for handheld measurements
  • 3 connectivity options -- bare wires and shielded or unshielded connector blocks
  • 4 LVTTL/LVCMOS digital I/O lines
  • Data Sheet

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779174-01 NI CF-6004 -- For price, select country  

Each NI CF-6004 requires: 1 Cable, 1 Connector Block

NI CF-6004 Cable Connector Block
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Shielded
191067-0R5 SH-15-15
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Screw Terminals
779198-01 CB-15 - Shielded
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779197-01 SCB-15 - Shielded -- For price, select country  
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Measuring less than 16 sq cm, slightly larger than a standard postage stamp, the National Instruments CF-6004 is a tiny, yet powerful platform for handheld data acquisition. With 14-bit resolution and up to 200 kS/s single channel or 132 kS/s aggregate sampling on up to four analog input channels, the NI CF-6004 packs full measurement functionality into a Type II CompactFlash slot, available on many PDAs.

The CF-6004 is ideal for many portable applications, from consolidation of multiple handheld instruments to custom handheld data acqusition, analysis, and wireless communication. Use it with the LabVIEW PDA Module and NI-DAQmx Base driver software to create a custom handheld measurement system for your application.

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Specifications Documents


Specifications Summary

General 
Form FactorCompactFlash
OS SupportPocket PC
Measurement TypeVoltage
Analog Input 
Number of Channels4 SE
Sample Rate200 kS/s
Resolution14 bits
Simultaneous SamplingNo
Maximum Voltage Range-5..5 V
      Range Accuracy3.1 mV
Minimum Voltage Range-5..5 V
      Range Accuracy3.1 mV
Number of Ranges1
On-Board Memory8192 samples
Analog Output 
Number of Channels0
Digital I/O 
Number of Channels4 DIO
TimingSoftware
Logic LevelsLVTTL
Maximum Input Range0..3.3 V
Maximum Output Range0..3.3 V
Input Current FlowSinking, Sourcing
Programmable Input FiltersNo
Output Current FlowSinking, Sourcing
Current Drive (Channel/Total)2 mA/8 mA
Watchdog TimerNo
Supports Programmable Power-Up States?No
Supports Handshaking I/O?No
Supports Pattern I/O?No
Counter/Timers 
Number of Counter/Timers0
Timing/Triggering/Synchronization 
Synchronization Bus (RTSI)No
Physical Specifications 
Length3.64 cm
Width4.28 cm
Height0.5 cm
I/O Connector15-pin CompactFlash

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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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Select your application need to see compatible software options for the NI CF-6004.

Application Need

Graphical Programming
Option 1: Select one of the following NI Developer Suite packages or Configure Your NI Developer Suite >>
Part
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Pre-configured NI Developer Suite Packages
DS410839 NI Developer Suite Core with PDA Deployment Option (English)
NI Recommended		 -- For price, select country  

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Option 2: Select any of the following software products
Part
Number		 Description Est Ship Days Glossary Definition US Dollars
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LabVIEW Software
776670-09 NI LabVIEW Full Development System for Windows (English) -- For price, select country  
778596Y-09 NI LabVIEW PDA Module for Windows Mobile -- For price, select country  
776675-01 LabVIEW Application Builder for Windows (English) -- For price, select country  

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Graphical Programming
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Part
Number		 Description Est Ship Days Glossary Definition US Dollars
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Pre-configured NI Developer Suite Packages
DS410839 NI Developer Suite Core with PDA Deployment Option (English)
NI Recommended		 -- For price, select country  

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Option 2: Select any of the following software products
Part
Number		 Description Est Ship Days Glossary Definition US Dollars
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LabVIEW Software
776670-09 NI LabVIEW Full Development System for Windows (English) -- For price, select country  
778596Y-09 NI LabVIEW PDA Module for Windows Mobile -- For price, select country  
776675-01 LabVIEW Application Builder for Windows (English) -- For price, select country  

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Graphical Programming
Option 1: Select one of the following NI Developer Suite packages or Configure Your NI Developer Suite >>
Part
Number		 Description Est Ship Days Glossary Definition US Dollars
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Pre-configured NI Developer Suite Packages
DS410839 NI Developer Suite Core with PDA Deployment Option (English)
NI Recommended		 -- For price, select country  

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Option 2: Select any of the following software products
Part
Number		 Description Est Ship Days Glossary Definition US Dollars
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LabVIEW Software
776670-09 NI LabVIEW Full Development System for Windows (English) -- For price, select country  
778596Y-09 NI LabVIEW PDA Module for Windows Mobile -- For price, select country  
776675-01 LabVIEW Application Builder for Windows (English) -- For price, select country  

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Graphical Programming
Option 1: Select one of the following NI Developer Suite packages or Configure Your NI Developer Suite >>
Part
Number		 Description Est Ship Days Glossary Definition US Dollars
(change)		 Qty
Pre-configured NI Developer Suite Packages
DS410839 NI Developer Suite Core with PDA Deployment Option (English)
NI Recommended		 -- 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

Option 2: Select any of the following software products
Part
Number		 Description Est Ship Days Glossary Definition US Dollars
(change) 		Qty
LabVIEW Software
776670-09 NI LabVIEW Full Development System for Windows (English) -- For price, select country  
778596Y-09 NI LabVIEW PDA Module for Windows Mobile -- For price, select country  
776675-01 LabVIEW Application Builder for Windows (English) -- For price, select country  

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Driver Software

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