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NI PCI-6122

16-Bit, 500 kS/s/ch, Simultaneous Sampling Multifunction DAQ

  • 4 simultaneously sampled analog inputs, 16-bit, 500 kS/s per channel
  • 4 input ranges from ±1.25 to ±10 V
  • Deep onboard memory (16 MS)
  • 8 hardware-timed digital I/O lines; two 24-bit counters; analog and digital triggering
  • Included NI-DAQmx driver software and LabVIEW SignalExpress interactive data-logging software
  • Optimized integration with NI LabVIEW, LabWindows™/CVI, and Measurement Studio
  • Data Sheet

Step 1: Verify Device and Quantity Selection
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779407-01 NI PCI-6122 -- For price, select country  

Each NI PCI-6122 requires: 1 Cable, 1 Connector Block

NI PCI-6122 Cable Connector Block
Step 2: Select Cable
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Shielded
184749-02 SH68-68-EP Cable (2m)
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Step 3: Select Connector Block
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BNC Termination
777643-01 BNC-2110 - Shielded
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779556-01 BNC-2090A - Shielded, Rack Mountable -- For price, select country  
777960-01 BNC-2120 - Shielded -- For price, select country  
Screw Terminals
776844-01 SCB-68 - Shielded -- For price, select country  
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Calibration
960441-01 Detailed Calibration for S Series Boards -- For price, select country  
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The National Instruments PCI-6122 S Series multifunction data acquisition (DAQ) board 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-6122 can be used in a variety of applications, including:

- High-speed, continuous data logging
- Transient and ballistics measurements
- Radar, sonar, ultrasound
- High-energy physics
- IF digitization

Application Software
With NI LabVIEW software, 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 DAQ 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; 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 DAQ Assistant. Build your applications with measurement-specific VIs, functions, and data types. Reliably make your measurements faster with optimized DMA data transfer and single-point I/O.

For additional information and related products, visit the Resources tab.

The mark LabWindows is used under a license from Microsoft Corporation.

Specifications Documents


Specifications Summary

General 
Form FactorPCI
OS SupportWindows, Real-Time, Linux
DAQ Product FamilyS Series
LabVIEW RT SupportYes
Analog Input 
Number of Channels4 SE/4 DI
Sample Rate500 kS/s/ch
Resolution16 bits
Simultaneous SamplingYes
Maximum Voltage Range-10..10 V
      Range Accuracy4960 µV
      Range Sensitivity132 µV
Minimum Voltage Range-1.25..1.25 V
      Range Accuracy740 µV
      Range Sensitivity24 µV
Number of Ranges4
On-Board Memory32 MB
Analog Output 
Number of Channels0
Digital I/O 
Number of Channels8 DIO
TimingHardware
Maximum Clock Rate10 MHz
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)24 mA/192 mA
Watchdog TimerNo
Supports Programmable Power-Up States?No
Supports Handshaking I/O?No
Supports Pattern I/O?Yes
Counter/Timers 
Number of Counter/Timers2
Resolution24 bits
Maximum Source Frequency20 MHz
Minimum Input Pulse Width10 ns
Logic LevelsTTL
Maximum Range0..5 V
Timebase Stability100 ppm
GPS SynchronizationNo
Pulse GenerationYes
Buffered OperationsYes
Debouncing/Glitch RemovalNo
Number of DMA Channels1
Timing/Triggering/Synchronization 
Synchronization Bus (RTSI)Yes
TriggeringAnalog, Digital
Physical Specifications 
Length31.2 cm
Width10.6 cm
I/O Connector68-pin male SCSI-II type

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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Graphical Programming Text-Based Programming
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778406-03 NI LabVIEW Report Generation Toolkit for Microsoft Office -- For price, select country  
778807-09 DIAdem Advanced Edition (English) -- For price, select country  

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779384-03 NI LabWindows/CVI Run-Time Module for Linux -- For price, select country  
778807-09 DIAdem Advanced Edition (English) -- For price, select country  

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Other compatible software: ANSI C/C++, C#, Visual Basic .NET, Visual Basic 6.0
Graphical Programming Text-Based Programming
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776670-09 NI LabVIEW Full Development System for Windows (English)
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779037-09 NI LabVIEW SignalExpress for Windows -- For price, select country  
776675-01 LabVIEW Application Builder for Windows (English)
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778406-03 NI LabVIEW Report Generation Toolkit for Microsoft Office -- For price, select country  
778806-09 DIAdem Base Edition (English)
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776800-09 LabWindows/CVI Full Development System for Windows -- For price, select country  
778801-09 NI Measurement Studio Professional Edition for Microsoft Visual Studio -- For price, select country  
779384-03 NI LabWindows/CVI Run-Time Module for Linux -- For price, select country  
778807-09 DIAdem Advanced Edition (English) -- For price, select country  

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Other compatible software: ANSI C/C++, C#, Visual Basic .NET, Visual Basic 6.0
Graphical Programming Text-Based Programming
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DS410841 NI Developer Suite Core with Automated Test Option (English)
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777777-09 NI TestStand Development Syste