With recent bandwidth improvements and new innovations from National Instruments, USB has evolved into a core bus of choice for measurement applications. The NI USB-6008 and USB-6009 are low-cost data acquisition (DAQ) devices with easy screw connectivity and a small form factor. With plug-and-play USB connectivity, these devices are simple enough for quick measurements but versatile enough for more complex measurement applications.

• 8 analog inputs at 12 or 14 bits, up to 48 kS/s
• 2 analog outputs at 12 bits, software-timed
• 12 TTL/CMOS digital I/O lines
• One 32-bit, 5 MHz counter
• Digital triggering
• Bus-powered
• 1-year warranty

With recent bandwidth improvements and new innovations from National Instruments, USB has evolved into a core bus of choice for measurement applications. The NI USB-6008 and USB-6009 are low-cost data acquisition (DAQ) devices with easy screw connectivity and a small form factor. With plug-and-play USB connectivity, these devices are simple enough for quick measurements but versatile enough for more complex measurement applications.

¹ System dependent.

² ±20 V means that |AI+ – (AI–)| ≥ 20 V. However, AI+ and AI– must both be within ±10 V of GND.

³ System noise measured at maximum sample rate.

⁴ Input voltages may not exceed the working voltage range.

If you need to clean the module, wipe it with a dry towel.

Safety Voltages

Connect only voltages that are within these limits.

Channel-to-GND: ±30 V max, Measurement Category I

Measurement Category I is for measurements performed on circuits not directly connected to the electrical distribution system referred to as MAINS voltage. MAINS is a hazardous live electrical supply system that powers equipment. This category is for measurements of voltages from specially protected secondary circuits. Such voltage measurements include signal levels, special equipment, limited-energy parts of equipment, circuits powered by regulated low-voltage sources, and electronics.

Caution Do not use this module for connection to signals or for measurements within Measurement Categories II, III, or IV.

Safety Standards

This product is designed to meet the requirements of the following standards of safety for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use:

• IEC 61010-1, EN 61010-1
• UL 61010-1, CSA 61010-1

Note For UL and other safety certifications, refer to the product label or visit ni.com/certification, search by model number or product line, and click the appropriate link in the Certification column.

Hazardous Locations

The NI USB-6008/6009 device is not certified for use in hazardous locations.

The NI USB-6008/6009 device is intended for indoor use only.

Operating temperature

(IEC 60068-2-1 and IEC 60068-2-2) : 0 to 55 °C

Operating humidity

(IEC 60068-2-56) : 5 to 95% RH, noncondensing

Maximum altitude : 2,000 m (at 25 °C ambient temperature)

Storage temperature

(IEC 60068-2-1 and IEC 60068-2-2) : –40 to 85 °C

Storage humidity

(IEC 60068-2-56) : 5 to 90% RH, noncondensing

Pollution Degree (IEC 60664) : 2

This product is designed to meet the requirements of the following standards of EMC for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use:

• EN 61326 EMC requirements; Minimum Immunity
• EN 55011 Emissions; Group 1, Class A
• CE, C-Tick, ICES, and FCC Part 15 Emissions; Class A

Note For EMC compliance, operate this device with double-shielded cables.

This product meets the essential requirements of applicable European Directives, as amended for CE marking, as follows:

• 2006/95/EC; Low-Voltage Directive (safety)
• 2004/108/EC; Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC)

Note Refer to the Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for this product for any additional regulatory compliance information. To obtain the DoC for this product, visit ni.com/certification, search by module number or product line, and click the appropriate link in the Certification column.

National Instruments is committed to designing and manufacturing products in an environmentally responsible manner. NI recognizes that eliminating certain hazardous substances from our products is beneficial not only to the environment but also to NI customers.

For additional environmental information, refer to the NI and the Environment Web page at ni.com/environment. This page contains the environmental regulations and directives with which NI complies, as well as other environmental information not included in this document.

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)

EU Customers At the end of their life cycle, all products must be sent to a WEEE recycling center. For more information about WEEE recycling centers and National Instruments WEEE initiatives, visit ni.com/environment/weee.htm.