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NI CF-6004

CompactFlash Data Acquisition for PDAs

  • 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

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.

Step 1: Verify Device and Quantity Selection
Part
Number
Description Est Ship Days Glossary Definition US Dollars
(change)
Qty
779174-01 NI CF-6004 5 - 10 $ 679

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

NI CF-6004 Cable Connector Block
Step 2: Select Cable
Part
Number
Description Est Ship Days Glossary Definition US Dollars
(change)
Qty
Shielded
191067-0R5 SH-15-15
NI Recommended
5 - 10 $ 29
191070-0R5 SH-15-15-B 5 - 10 $ 19
Step 3: Select Connector Block
Part
Number
Description Est Ship Days Glossary Definition US Dollars
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Qty
Screw Terminals
779198-01 CB-15 - Shielded
NI Recommended
12 - 20 $ 49
779197-01 SCB-15 - Shielded Call $ 59
Step 4: Add to Cart or Get a Quote

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Specifications Documents


Specifications Summary

General
Product Name CF-6004
Product Family Multifunction Data Acquisition
Form Factor CompactFlash
Operating System/Target Windows Mobile , Pocket PC
Measurement Type Voltage
RoHS Compliant No
Analog Input
Channels 4 , 0
Single-Ended Channels 4
Differential Channels 0
Resolution 14 bits
Sample Rate 200 kS/s
Max Voltage 5.0 V
Maximum Voltage Range 5.0 , -5.0 V
Maximum Voltage Range Accuracy 3.100 mV
Minimum Voltage Range 5 V , -5 V
Minimum Voltage Range Accuracy 3.100 mV
Number of Ranges 1
Simultaneous Sampling No
On-Board Memory 8 kB
Analog Output
Channels 0
Digital I/O
Bidirectional Channels 4
Input-Only Cannels 0
Output-Only Channels 0
Number of Channels 4 , 0 , 0
Timing Software
Logic Levels LVTTL
Input Current Flow Sinking , Sourcing
Output Current Flow Sourcing , Sinking
Programmable Input Filters No
Supports Programmable Power-Up States? No
Current Drive Single 2 mA
Current Drive All 8 mA
Watchdog Timer No
Supports Handshaking I/O? No
Supports Pattern I/O? No
Maximum Input Range 3.300 , 0.0 V
Maximum Output Range 3.300 , 0.0 V
Counter/Timers
Counters 0
Physical Specifications
Length 3.640 cm
Width 4.280 cm
Height 0.500 cm
I/O Connector 15-pin CompactFlash

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

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

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

Application Need

Graphical Programming
Option 1: Select a complete suite of software
Part
Number
Description Est Ship Days Glossary Definition US Dollars
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Qty
DS410839 NI Developer Suite Core with PDA Deployment Option (English)
NI Recommended
  $ 5,398

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Part
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776670-35 NI LabVIEW Full Development System for Windows (English) 5 - 10 $ 2,599
778596-35 NI LabVIEW PDA Module for Windows Mobile 5 - 10 $ 1,249
776675-35 LabVIEW Application Builder for Windows (English) 5 - 10 $ 999

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Graphical Programming
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Part
Number
Description Est Ship Days Glossary Definition US Dollars
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Qty
DS410839 NI Developer Suite Core with PDA Deployment Option (English)
NI Recommended
  $ 5,398

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Part
Number
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Qty
776670-35 NI LabVIEW Full Development System for Windows (English) 5 - 10 $ 2,599
778596-35 NI LabVIEW PDA Module for Windows Mobile 5 - 10 $ 1,249
776675-35 LabVIEW Application Builder for Windows (English) 5 - 10 $ 999

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Graphical Programming
Option 1: Select a complete suite of software
Part
Number
Description Est Ship Days Glossary Definition US Dollars
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Qty
DS410839 NI Developer Suite Core with PDA Deployment Option (English)
NI Recommended
  $ 5,398

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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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Qty
776670-35 NI LabVIEW Full Development System for Windows (English) 5 - 10 $ 2,599
778596-35 NI LabVIEW PDA Module for Windows Mobile 5 - 10 $ 1,249
776675-35 LabVIEW Application Builder for Windows (English) 5 - 10 $ 999

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Graphical Programming
Option 1: Select a complete suite of software
Part
Number
Description Est Ship Days Glossary Definition US Dollars
(change)
Qty
DS410839 NI Developer Suite Core with PDA Deployment Option (English)
NI Recommended
  $ 5,398

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Option 2: Select any of the following software products
Part
Number
Description Est Ship Days Glossary Definition US Dollars
(change)
Qty
776670-35 NI LabVIEW Full Development System for Windows (English) 5 - 10 $ 2,599
778596-35 NI LabVIEW PDA Module for Windows Mobile 5 - 10 $ 1,249
776675-35 LabVIEW Application Builder for Windows (English) 5 - 10 $ 999

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