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NI USB-6525

8 Solid-State Relays, 8 DI, Counter, Ch-to-Ch Isolated

  • Eight 60 VDC/30 Vrms, 500 mA solid-state relays and eight ±60 VDC digital inputs
  • One 32-bit, 5 kHz counter
  • 60 VDC channel-to-channel isolation
  • Screw terminals and built-in strain relief
  • Full-speed USB (12 Mb/s) bus interface
  • NI-DAQmx driver software for highest productivity and performance
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The National Instruments USB-6525 is a full-speed USB device with eight normally open solid-state relay outputs with 60 VDC/30 Vrms switching voltage and 500 mA/ch maximum switching current. The solid-state relay outputs are ideal for controlling pumps, valves, motors, and various other industrial actuators. The NI USB-6525 also features eight ±60 VDC channel-to-channel isolated digital inputs to read from industrial digital sensors. You can use one of the digital input channels as a 5 kHz, 32-bit counter for counting digital pulses and measuring frequency and pulse widths.

Isolated channels break ground loops and offer protection from noise and spikes on external signals. For added ease of use and reliability, the USB-6525 features built-in screw terminals and a strain relief. The USB-6525 works with NI-DAQmx driver software, which features an easy-to-use and intuitive interface for programming. The device, which is compatible with NI LabVIEW, NI LabWindows™/CVI, C/C++, C#, Visual Basic .NET and Visual Basic 6.0, works with Windows and LabVIEW Real-Time.

Specifications Documents


Specifications Summary

General 
Form FactorUSB
OS SupportWindows
Measurement TypeDigital
Isolation TypeCh-Ch Isolation
Analog Input 
Number of Channels0
Analog Output 
Number of Channels0
Digital I/O 
Number of Channels8 DI/8 DO
TimingSoftware
Logic LevelsTTL, 24 V
Maximum Input Range-60..60 V
Maximum Output Range0..60 V
Input Current FlowSinking, Sourcing
Programmable Input FiltersNo
Output Current FlowRelay, Form A
Current Drive (Channel/Total)500 mA/4 A
Watchdog TimerNo
Supports Programmable Power-Up States?No
Supports Handshaking I/O?No
Supports Pattern I/O?No
Counter/Timers 
Number of Counter/Timers1
Resolution32 bits
Maximum Source Frequency5 kHz
Minimum Input Pulse Width20 us
Logic LevelsTTL
Maximum Range-60..60 V
Timebase Stability50 ppm
GPS SynchronizationNo
Pulse GenerationNo
Buffered OperationsYes
Debouncing/Glitch RemovalNo
Timing/Triggering/Synchronization 
Synchronization Bus (RTSI)No
Physical Specifications 
Length8.51 cm
Width8.18 cm
Height2.31 cm
I/O ConnectorScrew terminals

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