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NI PCI-6520

8 Mechanical Relay Outputs, 8 Ch-Ch Isolated Digital Inputs

  • 8 channel-to-channel optically isolated inputs, ±30 VDC
  • 8 nonlatching mechanical relay outputs, ±60 VDC or 30 Vrms
  • 2 A switching current, 60 W switching power
  • 24 V logic, sinking or sourcing inputs
  • Programmable power-up states and input filters, watchdog timers, and change detection
  • NI-DAQmx measurement services with configuration utility for easy setup

The NI PCI-6520 is an industrial digital I/O board with eight ±60 VDC or 30 Vrms relay outputs with maximum switching power of 60 W and eight ±30 VDC, channel-to-channel isolated digital inputs with industry-standard 24 V logic levels. The digital inputs offer connectivity to both sinking and sourcing signals. For added reliability, the PCI-6520 features watchdog timers to recover from a variety of computer and application faults. It also features programmable power-up states, digital filtering, and change detection for optimal control over your application. The board offers a standard 37-pin D-Sub connector for connectivity to a wide range of low-cost accessories, and it takes advantage of NI-DAQmx measurement services software, which helps you achieve shorter setup times and added productivity.

Step 1: Verify Device and Quantity Selection
Part
Number
Description Est Ship Days Glossary Definition US Dollars
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Qty
779443-01 NI PCI-6520 5 - 10 $ 309

Each NI PCI-6520 requires: 1 Cable, 1 Connector Block

NI PCI-6520 Cable Connector Block
Step 2: Select Cable
Part
Number
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Shielded
778621-01 SH37F-37M Cable (1m)
NI Recommended
5 - 10 $ 29
778621-02 SH37F-37M Cable (2m) 5 - 10 $ 39
779195-01 R37F-37M Cable (1m) 5 - 10 $ 19
778620-04 SH37F-P-4 (4m) 5 - 10 $ 29
Step 3: Select Connector Block
Part
Number
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Screw Terminals
778673-01 CB-37FH - Unshielded,Horizontal DIN Rail Mount
NI Recommended
5 - 10 $ 59
779491-01 CB-37F-HVD - Unshielded 5 - 10 $ 169
778672-01 CB-37FV - Unshielded,Vertical DIN Rail Mount 5 - 10 $ 109
779353-01 CB-37F-LP - Unshielded 5 - 10 $ 39
779185-01 TB-37F-37CP - 37-Pin Crimp and Poke Terminals, shell w/strain relief, No Cable Required 12 - 20 $ 29
779184-01 TB-37F-37SC - 37-Pin Solder Cup Terminals, shell w/strain relief, No Cable Required 12 - 20 $ 29
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Specifications Documents


Specifications Summary

General
Product Name PCI-6520
Product Family Digital I/O
Form Factor PCI
Operating System/Target Windows , Real-Time
Measurement Type Digital
Isolation Type Ch-Ch Isolation
RoHS Compliant Yes
Analog Input
Channels 0 , 0
Single-Ended Channels 0
Differential Channels 0
Analog Output
Channels 0
Digital I/O
Bidirectional Channels 0
Input-Only Cannels 8
Output-Only Channels 8
Number of Channels 0 , 8 , 8
Timing Software
Logic Levels 24 V
Input Current Flow Sinking , Sourcing
Output Current Flow Relay, Form A , Relay, Form C
Programmable Input Filters Yes
Supports Programmable Power-Up States? Yes
Current Drive Single 2 A
Current Drive All 16 A
Watchdog Timer Yes
Supports Handshaking I/O? No
Supports Pattern I/O? No
Maximum Input Range 30.0 , -30.0 V
Maximum Output Range 60.0 , 0.0 V
Counter/Timers
Counters 0
Physical Specifications
Length 17.500 cm
Width 9.900 cm
I/O Connector 37-pin D-Sub

Select your application need to see compatible software options for the NI PCI-6520.

Application Need

Graphical Programming Text-Based Programming
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Part
Number
Description Est Ship Days Glossary Definition US Dollars
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Qty
776670-35 NI LabVIEW Full Development System for Windows (English)
NI Recommended
5 - 10 $ 2,599
777756-35 NI LabVIEW Full Development System for Linux 5 - 10 $ 2,599
776675-35 LabVIEW Application Builder for Windows (English)
NI Recommended
5 - 10 $ 999
777755-35 NI LabVIEW Application Builder for Linux 5 - 10 $ 999
778406-35 NI LabVIEW Report Generation Toolkit for Microsoft Office 5 - 10 $ 529
778807-35 DIAdem Advanced Edition (English) 5 - 10 $ 2,399

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776800-35 LabWindows/CVI Full Development System for Windows 5 - 10 $ 2,599
778801-35 NI Measurement Studio Professional Edition for Microsoft Visual Studio 5 - 10 $ 1,249
779384-03 NI LabWindows/CVI Run-Time Module for Linux 5 - 10 $ 1,049
778807-35 DIAdem Advanced Edition (English) 5 - 10 $ 2,399

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Graphical Programming Text-Based Programming
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Part
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Qty
DS410841 NI Developer Suite Core with Automated Test Option (English)   $ 8,298

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776670-35 NI LabVIEW Full Development System for Windows (English)
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5 - 10 $ 2,599
777756-35 NI LabVIEW Full Development System for Linux 5 - 10 $ 2,599
776675-35 LabVIEW Application Builder for Windows (English)
NI Recommended
5 - 10 $ 999
777755-35 NI LabVIEW Application Builder for Linux 5 - 10 $ 999
777777-35 NI TestStand Development System for Windows 5 - 10 $ 3,899

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DS410841 NI Developer Suite Core with Automated Test Option (English)   $ 8,298

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Qty
776800-35 LabWindows/CVI Full Development System for Windows 5 - 10 $ 2,599
778801-35 NI Measurement Studio Professional Edition for Microsoft Visual Studio 5 - 10 $ 1,249
779384-03 NI LabWindows/CVI Run-Time Module for Linux 5 - 10 $ 1,049
777777-35 NI TestStand Development System for Windows 5 - 10 $ 3,899

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DS410863 NI Developer Suite Core with Control Design and Simulation Option (English)   $ 8,398

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Qty
776670-35 NI LabVIEW Full Development System for Windows (English)
NI Recommended
5 - 10 $ 2,599
777756-35 NI LabVIEW Full Development System for Linux 5 - 10 $ 2,599
780050-35 NI LabVIEW Control Design and Simulation Module 5 - 10 $ 3,099
778941-35 NI LabVIEW System Identification Toolkit for Windows 5 - 10 $ 1,099
778552-35 NI LabVIEW Simulation Interface Toolkit for Windows 5 - 10 $ 1,049

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776800-35 LabWindows/CVI Full Development System for Windows 5 - 10 $ 2,599
778801-35 NI Measurement Studio Professional Edition for Microsoft Visual Studio 5 - 10 $ 1,249
779667-35 NI LabWindows/CVI Real-Time Module 5 - 10 $ 2,599
778915-35 NI LabWindows/CVI Execution Trace Toolkit 5 - 10 $ 1,029
779509-03 NI LabWindows/CVI PID Control Toolkit 5 - 10 $ 1,049
777757-01 NI PID Toolkit for Visual Basic 5 - 10 $ 529

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DS410838 NI Developer Suite Core with Real-Time Deployment Option (English)   $ 7,298

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Number
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Qty
776670-35 NI LabVIEW Full Development System for Windows (English)
NI Recommended
5 - 10 $ 2,599
777756-35 NI LabVIEW Full Development System for Linux 5 - 10 $ 2,599
777844-35 NI LabVIEW Real-Time Module for Windows 5 - 10 $ 2,599
778915-35 NI LabVIEW Execution Trace Toolkit 5 - 10 $ 1,029
778807-35 DIAdem Advanced Edition (English) 5 - 10 $ 2,399

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DS557505 NI Developer Suite Core with Real-Time for LabWindows/CVI Deployment Option (English)   $ 7,398

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776800-35 LabWindows/CVI Full Development System for Windows 5 - 10 $ 2,599
778801-35 NI Measurement Studio Professional Edition for Microsoft Visual Studio 5 - 10 $ 1,249
779667-35 NI LabWindows/CVI Real-Time Module 5 - 10 $ 2,599
778915-35 NI LabWindows/CVI Execution Trace Toolkit 5 - 10 $ 1,029
779509-03 NI LabWindows/CVI PID Control Toolkit 5 - 10 $ 1,049
777607-01 NI ActiveX Automation Symbols Toolkit 5 - 10 $ 529
777757-01 NI PID Toolkit for Visual Basic 5 - 10 $ 529

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