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NI PCI-6031E

100 kS/s, 16-Bit, 64-Analog-Input Multifunction DAQ

  • Two 16-bit analog outputs; 8 digital I/O lines; two 24-bit counters; analog triggering
  • Consider NI M Series for 250 kS/s, 80 channels, and similar costs with the PCI-6225.
  • NIST-traceable calibration certificate and more than 70 signal conditioning options
  • Included NI-DAQmx driver software and additional measurement services
  • Superior LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, and Measurement Studio integration for VB and VS .NET
  • FREE award-winning global services and support at ni.com/support
  • Data Sheet

Step 1: Verify Device and Quantity Selection
Part
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777514-01 NI PCI-6031 -- For price, select country  

Each NI PCI-6031 requires: 1 Cable, 1 Connector Block

NI PCI-6031 Cable Connector Block
Step 2: Select Cable
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Shielded
182853-02 SH100100 Cable (2m)
NI Recommended
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182853-01 SH100100 Cable (1m) -- For price, select country  
182849-01 SH1006868 Cable (1m) -- For price, select country  
182849-02 SH1006868 Cable (2m) -- For price, select country  
Step 3: Select Connector Block
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Screw Terminals
776990-01 SCB-100 - Shielded
NI Recommended
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BNC Termination
779347-01 BNC-2111 - Shielded -- For price, select country  
777807-01 BNC-2115 - Shielded -- For price, select country  
777643-01 BNC-2110 - Shielded -- For price, select country  
777960-01 BNC-2120 - Shielded -- For price, select country  
779556-01 BNC-2090A - Shielded, Rack Mountable -- For price, select country  
Screw Terminals
779475-01 SCC-68 - Unshielded -- For price, select country  
777812-01 CB-100 Kit (cable included in kit) - Unshielded -- For price, select country  
776844-01 SCB-68 - Shielded -- For price, select country  
777141-01 TBX-68 Unshielded, I/O Connector Block with DIN-Rail Mounting - Unshielded -- For price, select country  
777145-01 CB-68LP - Unshielded -- For price, select country  
777145-02 CB-68LPR - Unshielded -- For price, select country  
Step 4: Select Optional Accessories
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Calibration
960437-01 Detailed Calibration for PCI E Series Boards -- For price, select country  
Step 5: Add to Cart or Get a Quote

Please select the country where you will use the product(s) so that we can provide you with accurate pricing, availability, and purchasing information

National Instruments recommends M Series DAQ and NI-DAQmx driver software for new applications. Receive 16 extra analog input channels, more digital I/O, and increased performance and functionality with the PCI-6225.

Add sensor and high-voltage measurement capability to your E Series device with National Instruments SCC or SCXI signal conditioning. The National Instruments PCI-6031E uses E Series technology to deliver high-performance, reliable data acquisition capabilities to meet a wide range of application requirements. You get up to 100 kS/s, 16-bit resolution with 64 single-ended analog inputs. Depending on your type of hard drive, this board can stream data to disk at rates up to 100 kS/s.

Using NI hardware and driver software options, you have flexible OS, application development environment, and application software choices. Complete your DAQ system with NI signal conditioning to measure virtually any type of sensor and voltage.

Specifications Documents


Specifications Summary

General 
Form FactorPCI
OS SupportWindows, Real-Time, Linux, Mac OS
DAQ Product FamilyE Series
LabVIEW RT SupportYes
Analog Input 
Number of Channels64 SE/32 DI
Sample Rate100 kS/s
Resolution16 bits
Simultaneous SamplingNo
Maximum Voltage Range-10..10 V
      Range Accuracy1.147 mV
Minimum Voltage Range0..100 mV
      Range Accuracy0.059 mV
Number of Ranges14
On-Board Memory512 samples
Analog Output 
Number of Channels2
Update Rate100 kS/s
Resolution16 bits
Maximum Voltage Range-10..10 V
      Range Accuracy1.43 mV
Minimum Voltage Range0..10 V
      Range Accuracy1.201 mV
Current Drive (Channel/Total)5 mA
Digital I/O 
Number of Channels8 DIO
TimingSoftware
Logic LevelsTTL
Maximum Input Range0..5 V
Maximum Output Range0..5 V
Input Current FlowSinking, Sourcing
Programmable Input FiltersNo
Output Current FlowSinking, Sourcing
Current Drive (Channel/Total)24 mA/192 mA
Watchdog TimerNo
Supports Programmable Power-Up States?No
Supports Handshaking I/O?No
Supports Pattern I/O?No
Counter/Timers 
Number of Counter/Timers2
Resolution24 bits
Maximum Source Frequency20 MHz
Minimum Input Pulse Width10 ns
Logic LevelsTTL
Maximum Range0..5 V
Timebase Stability100 ppm
GPS SynchronizationNo
Pulse GenerationYes
Buffered OperationsYes
Debouncing/Glitch RemovalNo
Number of DMA Channels1
Timing/Triggering/Synchronization 
Synchronization Bus (RTSI)Yes
TriggeringAnalog, Digital
Physical Specifications 
Length17.5 cm
Width10.6 cm
I/O Connector100-pin female 0.050 D-type

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

ni.com/support

Select your application need to see compatible software options for the NI PCI-6031E.

Application Need

Graphical Programming Text-Based Programming
Select any of the following software products
Part
Number
Description Est Ship Days Glossary Definition US Dollars
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Qty
776670-09 NI LabVIEW Full Development System for Windows (English)
NI Recommended
-- For price, select country  
777756-09 NI LabVIEW Full Development System for Linux -- For price, select country  
776675-01 LabVIEW Application Builder for Windows (English)
NI Recommended
-- For price, select country  
777755-03 NI LabVIEW Application Builder for Linux -- For price, select country  
778406-03 NI LabVIEW Report Generation Toolkit for Microsoft Office -- For price, select country  
778807-09 DIAdem Advanced Edition (English) -- For price, select country  

Please select the country where you will use the product(s) so that we can provide you with accurate pricing, availability, and purchasing information

Select any of the following software products
Part
Number
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Qty
776800-09 LabWindows/CVI Full Development System for Windows -- For price, select country  
778801-09 NI Measurement Studio Professional Edition for Microsoft Visual Studio -- For price, select country  
779384-03 NI LabWindows/CVI Run-Time Module for Linux -- For price, select country  
777875-03 NI LabWindows/CVI Enterprise Connectivity Toolkit for Windows -- For price, select country  
778807-09 DIAdem Advanced Edition (English) -- For price, select country  

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Other compatible software: ANSI C/C++, C#, Visual Basic .NET, Visual Basic 6.0
Graphical Programming Text-Based Programming
Select any of the following software products
Part
Number
Description Est Ship Days Glossary Definition US Dollars
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Qty
776670-09 NI LabVIEW Full Development System for Windows (English)
NI Recommended
-- For price, select country  
779037-09 NI LabVIEW SignalExpress for Windows -- For price, select country  
777756-09 NI LabVIEW Full Development System for Linux -- For price, select country  
776675-01 LabVIEW Application Builder for Windows (English)
NI Recommended
-- For price, select country  
777755-03 NI LabVIEW Application Builder for Linux -- For price, select country  
778406-03 NI LabVIEW Report Generation Toolkit for Microsoft Office -- For price, select country  
778807-09 DIAdem Advanced Edition (English) -- For price, select country  

Please select the country where you will use the product(s) so that we can provide you with accurate pricing, availability, and purchasing information

Select any of the following software products
Part
Number
Description Est Ship Days Glossary Definition US Dollars
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Qty
776800-09 LabWindows/CVI Full Development System for Windows -- For price, select country  
778801-09 NI Measurement Studio Professional Edition for Microsoft Visual Studio -- For price, select country  
779384-03 NI LabWindows/CVI Run-Time Module for Linux -- For price, select country  
778807-09 DIAdem Advanced Edition (English) -- For price, select country  

Please select the country where you will use the product(s) so that we can provide you with accurate pricing, availability, and purchasing information

Other compatible software: ANSI C/C++, C#, Visual Basic .NET, Visual Basic 6.0
Graphical Programming Text-Based Programming
Option 1: Select one of the following NI Developer Suite packages or Configure Your NI Developer Suite >>
Part
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DS410841 NI Developer Suite Core with Automated Test Option (English)
NI Recommended
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Please select the country where you will use the product(s) so that we can provide you with accurate pricing, availability, and purchasing information

Option 2: Select any of the following software products
Part
Number
Description Est Ship Days Glossary Definition US Dollars
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Qty
776670-09 NI LabVIEW Full Development System for Windows (English) -- For price, select country  
777756-09 NI LabVIEW Full Development System for Linux -- For price, select country  
776675-01 LabVIEW Application Builder for Windows (English) -- For price, select country  
777755-03 NI LabVIEW Application Builder for Linux -- For price, select country