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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
View Data Sheet and Specifications

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.

Step 1: Verify Device and Quantity Selection
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779621-01 NI PCI-6236 5 - 10 $ 999.00

Each NI PCI-6236 requires: 1 Cable, 1 Connector Block

NI PCI-6236 Cable Connector Block
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Shielded
193737-01 DB37M-DB37F-EP Cable (1m)
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779195-01 R37F-37M Cable (1m) 5 - 10 $ 19.00
778621-01 SH37F-37M Cable (1m) 5 - 10 $ 19.00
778621-02 SH37F-37M Cable (2m) 5 - 10 $ 29.00
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Screw Terminals
779491-01 CB-37F-HVD - Unshielded
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778673-01 CB-37FH - Unshielded,Horizontal DIN Rail Mount 5 - 10 $ 59.00
778672-01 CB-37FV - Unshielded,Vertical DIN Rail Mount 5 - 10 $ 109.00
779353-01 CB-37F-LP - Unshielded 5 - 10 $ 39.00
779185-01 TB-37F-37CP - 37-Pin Crimp and Poke Terminals, shell w/strain relief, No Cable Required 5 - 10 $ 29.00
779184-01 TB-37F-37SC - 37-Pin Solder Cup Terminals, shell w/strain relief, No Cable Required 12 - 20 $ 29.00
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Specifications Documents


Specifications Summary

General 
Form FactorPCI
Operating System / TargetWindows, Real-Time
Measurement TypeCurrent, Digital, Frequency, Quadrature encoder
DAQ Product FamilyM Series
Isolation TypeBank Isolation
Analog Input 
Number of Channels4 DI
Sample Rate250 kS/s
Resolution16 bits
Simultaneous SamplingNo
Maximum Current Range-20..20 mA
      Range Accuracy18.8 µA
      Range Sensitivity0.24 µA
Minimum Current Range-20..20 mA
      Range Accuracy18.8 µA
      Range Sensitivity0.24 µA
Number of Ranges1
On-Board Memory4095 samples
Signal Conditioning0-20 mA current input
Analog Output 
Number of Channels4
Update Rate500 kS/s
Resolution16 bits
Maximum Voltage Range-10..10 V
      Range Accuracy3.23 µV
Minimum Voltage Range-10..10 V
      Range Accuracy3.23 µV
Current Drive (Channel/Total)5 mA/20 mA
Digital I/O 
Number of Channels6 DI/4 DO
TimingSoftware
Logic LevelsTTL
Maximum Input Range0..5.25 V
Maximum Output Range0..5 V
Input Current FlowSinking, Sourcing
Programmable Input FiltersYes
Output Current FlowSinking, Sourcing
Current Drive (Channel/Total)24 mA/96 mA
Watchdog TimerNo
Supports Programmable Power-Up States?Yes
Supports Handshaking I/O?No
Supports Pattern I/O?No
Counter/Timers 
Number of Counter/Timers2
Resolution32 bits
Maximum Source Frequency80 MHz
Minimum Input Pulse Width12.5 ns
Logic LevelsTTL
Maximum Range0..5 V
Timebase Stability50 ppm
GPS SynchronizationNo
Pulse GenerationYes
Buffered OperationsYes
Debouncing/Glitch RemovalYes
Number of DMA Channels4
Timing/Triggering/Synchronization 
Synchronization Bus (RTSI)Yes
TriggeringDigital

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.

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