Devices (National Instruments)

For every measurement device family shown on this page we have developed our own software driver for LabVIEW or LabWindows/CVI or have adapted existing software drivers for easy integration into new projects to be developed with LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI or TestStand.

Do you need assistance for software development in LabVIEW or LabWindows/CVI for a certain device or for driver programming? Don't hesitate to get in touch with us!

CompactDAQ (cDAQ)

NI CompactDAQ (USB Data Acquisition)

NI CompactDAQ offers Plug & Play of USB based data acquisition systems to sensors as well as testbed measurements for mobile applications and within production processes. CompactDAQ is suited for fast and precise measurements in a compact and low-priced system.

CompactRIO (cRIO)

NI CompactRIO (cRIO)

Highly reliable, configurable and rugged control and aquisition system. With reconfigurable FPGA, built-in signal conditioning and running real-time applications under LabVIEW RT it allows the direct connection of sensors and actuators and combines the properties of a classical SPS with the most modern measurement techniques.

FieldPoint (FP), Compact FieldPoint (cFP)

NI FieldPoint (FP), NI Compact FieldPoint (cFP)

Highly configurable Programmable Automation Controller (PAC) with rugged I/Os and intelligent communication interfaces. Develop with LabVIEW Real-Time deterministic programs, which automatically publish already filtered, calibrated, and scaled sensor signals over the network or perform a controlled savety fallback in case of an error.

PCI-6220, 6221, 6224, 6225, 6229

NI PCI-6220, 6221, 6224, 6225, 6229 (M Series "Low Cost", 250 kS/s, 16 bit)

The next generation of well reasonable PCI plugin cards. With 16 / 32 analog input channels, input ranges from 200 mV up to 10 V, 0 / 2 / 4 analog output channels, 24 / 28 digital I/O channels and two 32-bit timer/counter this class is the successor of the legendary E-series.

PCI-6250, 6251, 6254, 6255, 6259

NI PCI-6250, 6251, 6254, 6255, 6259 (M Series "High Speed", 1.25 MS/s, 16 bit)

For sophisticated measurement solutions like wave form analysis. Having 16 / 32 / 80 analog input channels, input ranges from 100 mV up to 10 V, 0 / 2 / 4 analog output channels, 24 / 48 digital I/O channels and two 32-bit timer/counter this device class offers both performance and precision.

PCI-6280, 6281, 6284, 6289

NI PCI-6280, 6281, 6284, 6289 (M Series "High Accuracy", 625 KS/s, 18 bit)

With 16 / 32 analog input channels, 24 / 48 digital I/O channels, programmable low-pass filters and the calibration technology NI-MCal for increased measuring accuracy these devices are developed to realize applications for high-precision multifunction data acquisition.

PCI-6110, 6111, 6115, 6120, 6122, 6123, 6132, 6133, 6143, 6154

NI PCI-6110, 6111, 6115, 6120, 6122, 6123, 6132, 6133, 6143, 6154 (S Series "Simultaneous Analog Sampling")

The devices of the S-series have up to 8 analog simultaneously sampled input channels, as well as dedicated A/D converters for higher scanning rates per channel and an excellent accuracy for DC and AC signal measurement.

PCI-6280, 6281, 6284, 6289

NI USB-9201, 9211, 9215, 9219, 9221, 9229, 9233, 9234, 9237, 9239, 6008, 6009, 6210, 6211, 6212, 6215, 6216, 6218, 6221, 6225, 6229, 6251, 6255, 6259, 6281, 6289, 4431, 4432 (Portable USB)

This USB based series contains extremely powerful and flexible all-purpose devices with scanning rates up to 1.25 MS/s. They are best suited for frequently appearing tasks like data acquisition/logging in vehicles and portable applications for voltage and environmental measurements.

PCI-6703, 6704, 6711, 6713, 6715, 6722, 6723, 6731, 6733

NI PCI-6703, 6704, 6711, 6713, 6715, 6722, 6723, 6731, 6733 (Analog Output)

The 67xx series devices are analog output modules. They provide up to 16 voltage and current outputs, which can be used independently at the same time, as well as up to 8 digital I/O channels. With these modules complete test systems can be economically integrated into only one PXI chassis.

PCI-DIO-96, PCI-6501, 6503, 6508, 6509

NI PCI-DIO-96, PCI-6501, 6503, 6508, 6509 (Digital I/O, not isolated)

Device class of digital I/O cards with 5V TTL and CMOS measurement targets. Up to 96 digital I/O channels, output current up to 24 mA, programmable reset state, I/O state transition detection, programmable input filters and digital I/O watchdogs make this device class a reasonable solution for product testing and industrial applications.

PCI-6510, 6511, 6512, 6513, 6514, 6515, 6516, 6517, 6518, 6519, USB-9421, 9472

NI PCI-6510, 6511, 6512, 6513, 6514, 6515, 6516, 6517, 6518, 6519, USB-9421, 9472 (Digital I/O, bank-isolated)

Device class of digital I/O cards with 5V TTL and CMOS measurement targets. Up to 96 digital I/O channels, output current up to 24 mA, programmable reset state, I/O state transition detection, programmable input filters and digital I/O watchdogs make this device class a reasonable solution for product testing and industrial applications.

PCI-6520, 6521, 6527, 6528, USB-9481

NI PCI-6520, 6521, 6527, 6528, USB-9481 (Digital I/O, channel-isolated)

Digital I/O cards, channel-isolated. With up to 24 I/O channels, possible I/O voltages up to 30 V / 60 V, programmable reset state, state transition detection, programmable input filters and digital I/O watchdogs they were especially designed for industrial applications.

PCI-6601, 6602, 6608, 6624

NI PCI-6601, 6602, 6608, 6624 (Timer/Counter-Boards)

These devices offer channel isolation as well as extended voltage ranges; so they are ideally suited for direct connections to industrial devices with high voltages and different ground potentials. They are the first choice for frequency and period mesurements as well as pulse and PWM generation.