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NI PXIe-6259

16-Bit, 1.25 MS/s (Max), 1 MS/s (Scanning), 32 Analog Inputs

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The NI PXIe-6259 is a high-speed M Series multifunction DAQ module designed for PXI Express. High-speed NI M Series devices incorporate advanced features such as the NI-STC2 system controller, NI-PGIA 2 programmable amplifier, and NI-MCal calibration technology to increase performance and accuracy. The onboard NI-PGIA 2 amplifier is designed for fast settling times at high-scanning rates, ensuring 16-bit accuracy even when measuring all channels at maximum speeds.

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 and advanced programming tools. 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, ANSI C/C++, and Visual Basic 6.0.

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Specifications Summary

General
Product Name NI PXIe-6259
Product Family Multifunction Data Acquisition
Form Factor PXI Platform
PXI Bus Type PXI Express
Part Number 779513-01 , 779778-01
Operating System/Target Linux , Mac OS , Windows
DAQ Product Family M Series
Measurement Type Quadrature encoder , Digital , Frequency , Voltage
RoHS Compliant Yes
Analog Input
Channels 32 , 16
Single-Ended Channels 32
Differential Channels 16
Resolution 16 bits
Sample Rate 1.25 MS/s
Max Voltage 10 V
Maximum Voltage Range -10 V - 10 V
Maximum Voltage Range Accuracy 1920 µV
Maximum Voltage Range Sensitivity 112 µV
Minimum Voltage Range -100 mV - 100 mV
Minimum Voltage Range Accuracy 52 µV
Minimum Voltage Range Sensitivity 6 µV
Number of Ranges 7
Simultaneous Sampling No
On-Board Memory 4095 samples
Analog Output
Channels 4
Resolution 16 bits
Max Voltage 10 V
Maximum Voltage Range -10 V - 10 V
Maximum Voltage Range Accuracy 2080 µV
Minimum Voltage Range -5 V - 5 V
Minimum Voltage Range Accuracy 1045 µV
Update Rate 2.86 MS/s
Current Drive Single 5 mA
Digital I/O
Bidirectional Channels 48
Input-Only Channels 0
Output-Only Channels 0
Timing Software , Hardware
Maximum Clock Rate 10 MHz
Logic Levels TTL
Input Current Flow Sinking , Sourcing
Output Current Flow Sinking , Sourcing
Programmable Input Filters Yes
Supports Programmable Power-Up States? Yes
Current Drive Single 24 mA
Current Drive All 400 mA
Watchdog Timer No
Supports Handshaking I/O? No
Supports Pattern I/O? Yes
Maximum Input Range 0 V - 5 V
Maximum Output Range 0 V - 5 V
Counter/Timers
Counters 2
Number of DMA Channels 2
Buffered Operations Yes
Debouncing/Glitch Removal Yes
GPS Synchronization No
Maximum Range 0 V - 5 V
Max Source Frequency 80 MHz
Pulse Generation Yes
Resolution 32 bits
Timebase Stability 50 ppm
Logic Levels TTL
Physical Specifications
Length 16.8 cm
Width 9.9 cm
I/O Connector 68-pin VHDCI female
Timing/Triggering/Synchronization
Triggering Digital , Analog
Synchronization Bus (RTSI) Yes

NI PXIe-6259 Complete Package

Each NI PXIe-6259 requires:
1 Connector Block 1 Cable NI PXIe-6259 Software

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NI PXIe-6259 and Accessories

Hardware Subtotal: $ 2,865
NI PXIe-6259 - 779778-01 Qty $ 1,949 each
Required Accessories
Connector Block - Screw Terminal
SCB-68A - 782536-01
Qty $ 319 each
Cable - Shielded
Qty $ 139 each
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Since your device does not have direct signal connectivity, you need a connector block to act as an interface between your sensors/signals and your device. A connector block provides easy access to the inputs and outputs of your hardware.
You need a cable to transmit signals between your device and your signal connections on your connector block.
You need software to interface with your hardware and to collect, analyze, present, and store your measurements. This board is compatible with a variety of programming languages, including LabVIEW, C/C++, Visual Basic, and .NET. LabVIEW provides the easiest integration with all of your NI hardware and is recommended to maximize your hardware investment.

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System Assurance Programs

Reduce your setup time and total cost of ownership, and get a system you can use out of the box with National Instruments system assurance programs. System assurance programs include:

  • Installation and integration test of all individual hardware
  • Courtesy installation of system driver sets and application development environments
  • Extended warranty and calibration coverage for up to five years
  • Custom documentation plus a custom restore and startup utility

This service is only available for PXI, NI CompactRIO, and NI Compact FieldPoint systems.

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.

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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