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

Low Cost USB Digital I/O Device

  • 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.

NI USB-6501 Complete Package

Each NI USB-6501 requires:

NI USB-6501Software

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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

Software Subtotal: $ 2,599
NI LabVIEW Full Development System for Windows (English) - 776670-09 Qty $ 2,599 each
Note: NI recommends this software for maximum ease of use and productivity with this device. You should only purchase this device without software if you already own compatible application software. View Compatible Application Software | Compare to LabVIEW SignalExpress Limited Edition
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Specifications Documents


Specifications Summary

General 
Form FactorUSB
Operating System / TargetWindows, Linux, Mac OS, Pocket PC
Measurement TypeDigital
Analog Input 
Number of Channels0
Analog Output 
Number of Channels0
Digital I/O 
Number of Channels24 DIO
TimingSoftware
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)8.5 mA/65 mA
Watchdog TimerNo
Supports Programmable Power-Up States?No
Supports Handshaking I/O?No
Supports Pattern I/O?No
Counter/Timers 
Number of Counter/Timers1
Resolution32 bits
Maximum Source Frequency5 MHz
Minimum Input Pulse Width100 ns
Logic LevelsTTL
Maximum Range0..5 V
Timebase Stability50 ppm
GPS SynchronizationNo
Pulse GenerationNo
Buffered OperationsNo
Debouncing/Glitch RemovalNo
Number of DMA Channels0

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

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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.

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