- 8 simultaneously sampled analog inputs, 16 bits, 500 kS/s per channel
- 4 input ranges from ±1.25 to ±10 V
- Deep onboard memory (16 or 32 MS)
- 8 hardware-timed digital I/O lines; two 24-bit counters; analog and digital triggering
- NI-DAQmx driver software and LabVIEW SignalExpress interactive data-logging software
- Optimized integration with NI LabVIEW, LabWindows™/CVI, and Measurement Studio
 Data Sheet
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The National Instruments PCI-6123 features a dedicated analog-to-digital converter (ADC) per channel for maximum device throughput and higher multichannel accuracy. With 500 kS/s per-channel sampling rates, four input ranges from ±1.25 to ±10 V, two 24-bit counter/timers, and eight hardware-timed digital I/O lines, the NI PCI-6123 can be used in a variety of applications.
Some examples include the following:
- High-speed, continuous data logging
- Transient and ballistics measurements
- Radar, sonar, ultrasound
- High-energy physics
- IF digitization
Application Software
With NI LabVIEW, you can create custom data acquisition applications with the ease of graphical programming and power of more than 500 analysis functions and advanced programming tools. Every copy of LabVIEW also includes LabVIEW SignalExpress interactive data-logging software. NI S Series data acquisition (DAQ) devices are compatible with the following versions (or later) of NI application software – LabVIEW 7.x, LabWindows/CVI 7.x, Measurement Studio 7.x, LabVIEW SignalExpress 1.x, or LabVIEW with the LabVIEW 7.1 Real-Time Module. S Series DAQ devices are also compatible with Visual Studio .NET, C/C++, and Visual Basic 6.0.
NI-DAQmx Driver Software
NI-DAQmx driver software goes far beyond a basic data acquisition driver to deliver increased productivity and performance in data acquisition and control application development. NI-DAQmx controls every aspect of your data acquisition system, from configuration, to programming, to low-level operating system and device control. Quickly gather real-world data with measurement-ready virtual channels and the DAQ Assistant. Build your applications with measurement-specific VIs, functions, and data types. Reliably speed up your measurements with optimized DMA data transfer and single-point I/O.
For additional information and related products, please see the Resources tab.
The mark LabWindows is used under a license from Microsoft Corporation.
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Specifications Summary
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| Form Factor | PCI |
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| OS Support | Windows, Real-Time, Linux |
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| DAQ Product Family | S Series |
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| LabVIEW RT Support | Yes |
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| Analog Input | |
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| Number of Channels | 8 SE/8 DI |
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| Sample Rate | 500 kS/s/ch |
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| Resolution | 16 bits |
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| Simultaneous Sampling | Yes |
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| Maximum Voltage Range | -10..10 V |
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| Range Accuracy | 4960 µV |
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| Range Sensitivity | 132 µV |
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| Minimum Voltage Range | -1.25..1.25 V |
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| Range Accuracy | 740 µV |
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| Range Sensitivity | 24 µV |
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| Number of Ranges | 4 |
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| On-Board Memory | 64 MB |
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| Analog Output | |
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| Number of Channels | 0 |
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| Digital I/O | |
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| Number of Channels | 8 DIO |
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| Timing | Hardware |
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| Maximum Clock Rate | 10 MHz |
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| Logic Levels | TTL |
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| Maximum Input Range | 0..5 V |
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| Maximum Output Range | 0..5 V |
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| Input Current Flow | Sinking, Sourcing |
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| Programmable Input Filters | No |
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| Output Current Flow | Sinking, Sourcing |
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| Current Drive (Channel/Total) | 24 mA/192 mA |
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| Watchdog Timer | No |
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| Supports Programmable Power-Up States? | No |
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| Supports Handshaking I/O? | No |
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| Supports Pattern I/O? | Yes |
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| Counter/Timers | |
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| Number of Counter/Timers | 2 |
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| Resolution | 24 bits |
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| Maximum Source Frequency | 20 MHz |
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| Minimum Input Pulse Width | 10 ns |
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| Logic Levels | TTL |
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| Maximum Range | 0..5 V |
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| Timebase Stability | 100 ppm |
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| GPS Synchronization | No |
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| Pulse Generation | Yes |
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| Buffered Operations | Yes |
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| Debouncing/Glitch Removal | No |
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| Number of DMA Channels | 1 |
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| Timing/Triggering/Synchronization | |
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| Synchronization Bus (RTSI) | Yes |
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| Triggering | Analog, Digital |
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| Physical Specifications | |
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| Length | 31.2 cm |
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| Width | 10.6 cm |
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| I/O Connector | 68-pin male SCSI-II type |
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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
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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.
Technical Support
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