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NI PCI-6236

16-Bit, 250 kS/s, 4 Analog Inputs (±20 mA), Bank Isolation

  • 60 VDC continuous bank isolation, 1,400 Vrms/1,950 VDC channel-to-bus isolation withstand for 5 s
  • 4 analog outputs (±10 V), 16-bit resolution, up to 500 kS/s
  • 6 digital input and 4 digital output, 5 V TTL/CMOS
  • 2 counter/timers, 32-bit resolution, 80 MHz; digital triggering
  • NI-MCal calibration technology for increased measurement accuracy
  • NI-DAQmx driver software and NI LabVIEW SignalExpress LE interactive data-logging software

The National Instruments PCI-6236 is an isolated M Series multifunction data acquisition (DAQ) board. It combines the safety and performance benefits of isolation with high-performance timing, amplification, and calibration technologies to offer accurate measurements and precise control.

Isolation provides:
1. Safety from transients
2. Noise rejection
3. Reduced ground loops
4. Common-mode voltage rejection

The PCI-6236 is ideal for test, measurement, control, and design applications in environments with high voltages and electrical noise. You can use the PCI-6236 to read from encoders, flow meters, and proximity sensors as well as control valves, pumps, and relays; and connect up to other common 20 mA sensors.

The isolated M Series family of devices incorporates advanced M Series technologies including the NI-STC 2 system controller, NI-PGIA 2 programmable instrumentation amplifier, and NI-MCal calibration technology to increase performance and accuracy. To learn more about M Series technologies, 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 and download driver software. M Series devices are not compatible with the Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy) driver.

Application Software
With NI LabVIEW, you can create custom DAQ applications with the ease of graphical programming and power of more than 500 analysis functions. LabVIEW Full and Professional Development Systems include LabVIEW SignalExpress for interactive data logging. M 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 Real-Time Module 7.1. M Series DAQ devices are also compatible with Visual Studio .NET, C/C++, and Visual Basic 6.

NI PCI-6236 Complete Package

Each NI PCI-6236 requires:

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Specifications Documents


Specifications Summary

General
Product Name PCI-6236
Product Family Multifunction Data Acquisition
Form Factor PCI
Operating System/Target Windows , Real-Time
DAQ Product Family M Series
Measurement Type Digital , Frequency , Quadrature encoder , Current
Isolation Type Bank Isolation
RoHS Compliant No
Signal Conditioning 0-20 mA current input
Analog Input
Channels 0 , 4
Single-Ended Channels 0
Differential Channels 4
Resolution 16 bits
Sample Rate 250 kS/s
Maximum Current Range 20.0 , -20.0 A
Maximum Current Range Accuracy 18.800 µA
Maximum Current Range Sensitivity 240 nA
Minimum Current Range 20.0 , -20.0 A
Minimum Current Range Accuracy 18.800 µA
Minimum Current Range Sensitivity 240 nA
Number of Ranges 1
Simultaneous Sampling No
On-Board Memory 3.999 kB
Analog Output
Channels 4
Resolution 16 bits
Max Voltage 10.0 V
Maximum Voltage Range 10.0 , -10.0 V
Maximum Voltage Range Accuracy 3.230 µV
Minimum Voltage Range 10.0 , -10.0 V
Minimum Voltage Range Accuracy 3.230 µV
Update Rate 500 kS/s
Current Drive Single 5 mA
Current Drive All 20 mA
Digital I/O
Bidirectional Channels 0
Input-Only Cannels 6
Output-Only Channels 4
Number of Channels 0 , 6 , 4
Timing Software
Logic Levels TTL
Input Current Flow Sinking , Sourcing
Output Current Flow Sourcing , Sinking
Programmable Input Filters Yes
Supports Programmable Power-Up States? Yes
Current Drive Single 24 mA
Current Drive All 96 mA
Watchdog Timer No
Supports Handshaking I/O? No
Supports Pattern I/O? No
Maximum Input Range 5.250 , 0.0 V
Maximum Output Range 5.0 , 0.0 V
Counter/Timers
Counters 2
Number of DMA Channels 4
Buffered Operations Yes
Debouncing/Glitch Removal Yes
GPS Synchronization No
Maximum Range 5.0 , 0.0 V
Max Source Frequency 80 MHz
Minimum Input Pulse Width 12.500 ns
Pulse Generation Yes
Resolution 32 bits
Timebase Stability 50.0 ppm
Logic Levels TTL
Physical Specifications
Length 15.500 cm
Width 9.700 cm
I/O Connector 37-pin D-Sub

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.

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