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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
Data Sheet

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
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Qty
779174-01 NI CF-6004 5 - 10 $ 679.00

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

NI CF-6004 Cable Connector Block
Step 2: Select Cable
Part
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Shielded
191067-0R5 SH-15-15
NI Recommended
12 - 20 $ 29.00
191070-0R5 SH-15-15-B 5 - 10 $ 19.00
Step 3: Select Connector Block
Part
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Screw Terminals
779198-01 CB-15 - Shielded
NI Recommended
5 - 10 $ 49.00
779197-01 SCB-15 - Shielded 12 - 20 $ 59.00
Step 4: Add to Cart or Get a Quote

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Specifications Documents


Specifications Summary

General 
Form FactorCompactFlash
Operating System / TargetWindows Mobile, Pocket 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

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 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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Qty
DS410839 NI Developer Suite Core with PDA Deployment Option (English)
NI Recommended
  $ 5,398.00

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Option 2: Select any of the following software products
Part
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776670-09 NI LabVIEW Full Development System for Windows (English) 1 - 2 $ 2,599.00
778596-09 NI LabVIEW PDA Module for Windows Mobile 5 - 10 $ 1,249.00
776675-01 LabVIEW Application Builder for Windows (English) 5 - 10 $ 999.00

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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
  $ 5,398.00

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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
776670-09 NI LabVIEW Full Development System for Windows (English) 1 - 2 $ 2,599.00
778596-09 NI LabVIEW PDA Module for Windows Mobile 5 - 10 $ 1,249.00
776675-01 LabVIEW Application Builder for Windows (English) 5 - 10 $ 999.00

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Graphical Programming
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Part
Number
Description Est Ship Days Glossary Definition US Dollars
(change)
Qty
DS410839 NI Developer Suite Core with PDA Deployment Option (English)
NI Recommended
  $ 5,398.00

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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
776670-09 NI LabVIEW Full Development System for Windows (English) 1 - 2 $ 2,599.00
778596-09 NI LabVIEW PDA Module for Windows Mobile 5 - 10 $ 1,249.00
776675-01 LabVIEW Application Builder for Windows (English) 5 - 10 $ 999.00

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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
DS410839 NI Developer Suite Core with PDA Deployment Option (English)
NI Recommended
  $ 5,398.00

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You have selected United States as the country where you will use the product(s) (change).

Option 2: Select any of the following software products
Part
Number
Description Est Ship Days Glossary Definition US Dollars
(change)
Qty
776670-09 NI LabVIEW Full Development System for Windows (English) 1 - 2 $ 2,599.00
778596-09 NI LabVIEW PDA Module for Windows Mobile 5 - 10 $ 1,249.00
776675-01 LabVIEW Application Builder for Windows (English) 5 - 10 $ 999.00

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Driver Software