- 60 VDC continuous bank isolation, 1,400 Vrms/1,950 VDC channel-to-bus isolation withstand for 5 s
- 2 analog outputs, 16-bit resolution, up to 500 kS/s
- 6 digital inputs and 4 sourcing digital outputs, 24 V
- 2 counter/timers, 32-bit resolution, 80 MHz
- NI-MCal calibration technology for increased measurement accuracy
- NI-DAQmx driver software and NI LabVIEW SignalExpress interactive data-logging software
- Data Sheet
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The National Instruments PCI-6232 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-6232 is ideal for test, measurement, control, and design applications in environments with high voltages and electrical noise. You can use the PCI-6232 to read from encoders, flow meters, and proximity sensors as well as control valves, pumps, and relays.
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.
Additional Product Information
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Specifications Documents
Specifications Summary
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| Form Factor | PCI |
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| OS Support | Windows, Real-Time |
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| Measurement Type | Quadrature encoder |
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| DAQ Product Family | M Series |
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| LabVIEW RT Support | Yes |
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| Isolation Type | Bank Isolation |
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| Analog Input | |
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| Number of Channels | 16 SE/8 DI |
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| Sample Rate | 250 kS/s |
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| Resolution | 16 bits |
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| Simultaneous Sampling | No |
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| Maximum Voltage Range | -10..10 V |
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| Range Accuracy | 3.1 mV |
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| Range Sensitivity | 97.6 µV |
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| Minimum Voltage Range | -0.2..0.2 V |
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| Range Accuracy | 112 µV |
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| Range Sensitivity | 5.2 µV |
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| Number of Ranges | 4 |
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| On-Board Memory | 4095 samples |
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| Analog Output | |
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| Number of Channels | 2 |
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| Update Rate | 500 kS/s |
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| Resolution | 16 bits |
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| Maximum Voltage Range | -10..10 V |
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| Range Accuracy | 3.23 µV |
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| Minimum Voltage Range | -10..10 V |
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| Range Accuracy | 3.23 µV |
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| Current Drive (Channel/Total) | 5 mA/10 mA |
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| Digital I/O | |
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| Number of Channels | 6 DI/4 DO |
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| Timing | Software |
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| Logic Levels | 24 V |
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| Maximum Input Range | 0..30 V |
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| Maximum Output Range | 0..30 V |
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| Input Current Flow | Sinking, Sourcing |
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| Programmable Input Filters | Yes |
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| Output Current Flow | Sourcing |
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| Current Drive (Channel/Total) | 350 mA/400 mA |
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| Watchdog Timer | No |
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| Supports Programmable Power-Up States? | Yes |
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| Supports Handshaking I/O? | No |
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| Supports Pattern I/O? | No |
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| Counter/Timers | |
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| Number of Counter/Timers | 2 |
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| Resolution | 32 bits |
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| Maximum Source Frequency | 80 MHz |
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| Minimum Input Pulse Width | 12.5 ns |
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| Logic Levels | 24 V |
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| Maximum Range | 0..30 V |
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| Timebase Stability | 50 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 | Yes |
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| Number of DMA Channels | 4 |
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| Timing/Triggering/Synchronization | |
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| Synchronization Bus (RTSI) | Yes |
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| Triggering | Digital |
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| Physical Specifications | |
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| Length | 15.5 cm |
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| Width | 9.7 cm |
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| I/O Connector | 37-pin D-Sub |
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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
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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Other compatible software: ANSI C/C++, C#, Visual Basic .NET, Visual Basic 6.0
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Text-Based Programming |
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Text-Based Programming |
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