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NI USB-6211

16-Bit, 250 kS/s M Series Multifunction DAQ, Bus-Powered

  • 16 analog inputs (16-bit, 250 kS/s)
  • 2 analog outputs (16-bit, 250 kS/s); 4 digital inputs; 4 digital outputs; 32-bit counters
  • Bus-powered USB for high mobility; built-in signal connectivity
  • NI signal streaming for sustained high-speed data streams over USB; OEM version available
  • Compatible with LabVIEW, LabWindows™/CVI, and Measurement Studio for Visual Studio .NET
  • NI-DAQmx driver software and NI LabVIEW SignalExpress LE interactive data-logging software
View Data Sheet and Specifications

The National Instruments USB-6211 is a bus-powered USB M Series multifunction data acquisition (DAQ) module optimized for superior accuracy at fast sampling rates. It offers 16 analog inputs; 250 kS/s single-channel sampling rate; two analog outputs; eight digital input lines; eight digital output lines; four programmable input ranges (±0.2 to ±10 V) per channel; digital triggering; and two counter/timers.

The NI USB-6211 is designed specifically for mobile or space-constrained applications. Plug-and-play installation minimizes configuration and setup time, while direct screw-terminal connectivity keeps costs down and simplifies signal connections. This product does not require external power.

This module also features the new NI signal streaming technology, which gives you DMA-like bidirectional high-speed streaming of data across the USB bus. For more information about NI signal streaming, view the Resources tab.

Each module features an OEM version. Check the resources tab or use the left navigation to get pricing and technical information.

Driver Software
NI-DAQmx driver and measurement services software provides easy-to-use configuration and programming interfaces with features such as DAQ Assistant to help reduce development time. Browse the information in the Resources tab to learn more about driver software or download a driver. M Series devices are not compatible with the Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy) driver.

Application Software
Every M Series data acquisition device includes a copy of NI LabVIEW SignalExpress LE data-logging software, so you can quickly acquire, analyze, and present data without programming. In addition to LabVIEW SignalExpress, M Series data acquisition devices are compatible with the following versions (or later) of NI application software – LabVIEW 7.1, LabWindows/CVI 7.x, or Measurement Studio 7.x. M Series data acquisition devices are also compatible with Visual Studio .NET, C/C++, and Visual Basic 6.

The mark LabWindows is used under a license from Microsoft Corporation.

Step 1: Verify Device and Quantity Selection
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  NI USB-6211      
779676-01 Windows
NI Recommended
1 - 3 $ 849.00
780104-01 Mac OS X and Linux 5 - 10 $ 849.00
Step 2: Select Optional Accessories
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Carrying Case
780315-01 Rugged Carrying Case for Instrumentation 5 - 10 $ 159.00
Other
779807-01 USB-621x Accessory Kit 1 - 3 $ 59.00
779689-01 USB-621x Din Rail Mounting Kit 5 - 10 $ 29.00
777550-01 USB/PCMCIA Strain Relief Kit for laptops 5 - 10 $ 49.00
779489-01 DAQ 7 Steps Tutorial 5 - 10 $ 95.00
Screw Terminals
779511-01 USB-6000 Series Prototyping Accessory - Unshielded, No Cable Required 5 - 10 $ 29.00
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Specifications Documents


Specifications Summary

General 
Form FactorUSB
Operating System / TargetWindows, Linux, Mac OS
Measurement TypeQuadrature encoder, Voltage
DAQ Product FamilyM Series
Analog Input 
Number of Channels16 SE/8 DI
Sample Rate250 kS/s
Resolution16 bits
Simultaneous SamplingNo
Maximum Voltage Range-10..10 V
      Range Accuracy2.69 mV
      Range Sensitivity91.6 µV
Minimum Voltage Range-200..200 mV
      Range Accuracy0.088 mV
      Range Sensitivity4.8 µV
Number of Ranges4
On-Board Memory4095 samples
Analog Output 
Number of Channels2
Update Rate250 kS/s
Resolution16 bits
Maximum Voltage Range-10..10 V
      Range Accuracy3.512 mV
Minimum Voltage Range-10..10 V
      Range Accuracy3.512 mV
Current Drive (Channel/Total)2 mA/4 mA
Digital I/O 
Number of Channels4 DI/4 DO
TimingSoftware
Logic LevelsTTL
Maximum Input Range0..3.8 V
Maximum Output Range0..5.25 V
Input Current FlowSinking
Programmable Input FiltersNo
Output Current FlowSourcing
Current Drive (Channel/Total)16 mA/50 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
Logic LevelsTTL
Maximum Range0..5.25 V
Timebase Stability50 ppm
GPS SynchronizationNo
Pulse GenerationYes
Buffered OperationsYes
Debouncing/Glitch RemovalYes
Timing/Triggering/Synchronization 
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

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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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Driver Software