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NI M Series - Low-Cost Multifunction DAQ

16-Bit, 250 kS/s, 16, 32, or 80 Analog Inputs

  • NIST-traceable calibration certificate and more than 70 signal conditioning options
  • NI-MCal calibration technology for increased measurement accuracy
  • Up to 4 analog outputs at 16 bits, up to 833 kS/s (6 µs full-scale settling)
  • Up to 48 digital I/O lines, with 32 hardware-timed up to 1 MHz; two 32-bit, 80 MHz counter/timers
  • Consider high-speed M Series for 5X faster sampling or high-accuracy M Series for 4X resolution.
  • NI-DAQmx driver software and NI LabVIEW SignalExpress LE interactive data-logging software
View Data Sheet and Specifications

The National Instruments low-cost M Series multifunction data acquisition (DAQ) devices are optimized for cost-sensitive applications. Also consider the high-speed M Series devices for 5X faster sampling rates or the high-accuracy M Series devices for 4X resolution and superior measurement accuracy.

Low-cost M Series devices incorporate advanced features such as the NI-STC 2 system controller, NI-PGIA 2 programmable amplifier, and NI-MCal calibration technology to increase performance and accuracy. To learn more about M Series technologies, device specifications, and information on recommended cables and accessories, please refer to the data sheet and specifications.

Driver Software
M Series devices work with multiple operating systems using three driver software options including NI-DAQmx, NI-DAQmx Base, and the Measurement Hardware DDK. Browse the information in the Resources tab to learn more about driver software or download a driver. M Series devices are not compatible with the Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy) driver.

Application Software
Every M Series data acquisition device includes a copy of NI LabVIEW SignalExpress so you can quickly acquire, analyze, and present data without programming. In addition to LabVIEW SignalExpress, M Series data acquisition devices are compatible with the following versions (or later) of NI application software – LabVIEW 7.x, LabWindows™/CVI 7.x, or Measurement Studio 7.x; or LabVIEW with the LabVIEW Real-Time Module 7.1. M Series data acquisition devices are also compatible with Visual Studio .NET, C/C++, and Visual Basic 6.

most popular item most popular item(s)
Part Number Description Est Ship  US Dollars Qty
Low-Cost M Series Devices
779065-01NI PCI-6220 (16 AI, 24 DIO)1 - 3$ 449.00
779066-01most popular item NI PCI-6221 (16 AI, 24 DIO, 2 AO)1 - 3$ 549.00
779418-01NI PCI-6221 (37-Pin D-Sub, 16 AI, 10 DIO, 2 AO)1 - 3$ 549.00
779067-01NI PCI-6224 (32 AI, 48 DIO)1 - 3$ 679.00
779295-01most popular item NI PCI-6225 (80 AI, 24 DIO, 2 AO)1 - 3$ 1,249.00
779068-01most popular item NI PCI-6229 (32 AI, 48 DIO, 4 AO)1 - 3$ 799.00
779112-01NI PXI-6220 (16 AI, 24 DIO)5 - 10$ 599.00
779629-01NI PXI-6221 (16 Analog Inputs, 24 Digital I/O, 2 Analog Outputs)5 - 10$ 699.00
779114-01NI PXI-6224 (32 Analog Inputs, 48 Digital I/O)12 - 20$ 799.00
779296-01most popular item NI PXI-6225 (80 AI, 24 DIO)5 - 10$ 1,399.00
779630-01NI PXI-6229 (32 Analog Inputs, 48 Digital I/O, 4 Analog Outputs)5 - 10$ 949.00
Professional Accessory Set for Low-Cost M Series
192061-02SHC68-68-EPM Shielded Cable, 68-D-Type to 68 VHDCI Offset, 2 m1 - 3$ 129.00
191945-02SHC68-68, Twisted Pair Cable with Basic Shielding, 2 m5 - 10$ 89.00
776844-01most popular item SCB-68 Noise Rejecting, Shielded I/O Connector Block1 - 3$ 299.00
777145-02CB-68LPR I/O Connector Block1 - 3$ 99.00
778018-01SC-2345 (panelettes, rear conn, power from DAQ device)12 - 20$ 399.00
777459-04SCC-TC02 Thermocouple Input Module, with Screw Terminals10 - 15$ 179.00
777459-22SCC-AI03 2 ch Isolated Analog Input (10V, 10 kHz)10 - 15$ 359.00
777459-16SCC-SG04, 2 Channel, Full Bridge12 - 20$ 359.00
779489-01Data Acquisition: 7 Steps To Success Tutorial Kit5 - 10$ 95.00

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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

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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