It is important to work through this guide sequentially to identify and then pair up your device with compatible cables and accessories. To do this, complete the following steps:
Note: Using the page search functionality in your browser to locate your model may speed up this process, typically CTRL+F on Windows or ⌘+F on OS X.
Note: This guide does not cover USB-65xx DAQ OEM models, refer to your 65xx OEM User Guide for wiring and connection considerations.
Begin by using the following tables to locate your device or module. Once found, note your connector type, pin count, and any other notes for reference. Next, move to the Cable and Accessory Compatibility Tables.
Important Note: "Group" used in this context is solely to categorize devices together that use the same cables and accessories. It does not necessarily indicate similar functionality, specifications, or other commonalities between the devices.
Model | Connector Type | Notes |
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PCI-6503 | IDC | Refer to the Known Limitations and Issues List |
Model | Connector Type | Notes |
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PCI-6510 | DSUB | Isolated device. |
PCI-6516 | DSUB | Isolated device. |
PCI-6517 | DSUB | Isolated device. |
PCI-6518 | DSUB | Isolated device. |
PCI-6519 | DSUB | Isolated device. |
PCI-6520 | DSUB | Isolated device. |
PCI-6521 | DSUB | Isolated device. Refer to the Known Limitations and Issues List |
PXI-6521 | DSUB | Isolated device. Refer to the Known Limitations and Issues List |
Note: USB Digital I/O 65xx devices connect to your PC through a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable with USB Type A and Type B connectors on opposite ends. This cable is included in the original shipping kit of your USB Digital I/O 65xx device.
Model | Connector Type | Notes |
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USB-6501 | N/A | Screw Terminal model. |
USB-6525 | N/A | Screw Terminal model. |
Find the compatibility table that matches the pin count and connector type of your device. If you have questions on terminology, refer to the Glossary. After you have identified the cable and accessory options for your device from this section, move to the Known Limitations and Issues List.
Note: To help keep the size down of the compatibility tables, the terms terminal block and connector block are used interchangeably.
Device | Cables | Accessories | |||||||
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Shielded | Unshielded | Custom Connect- ivity | |||||||
Screw Terminal Block | BNC Terminal Block | Terminal Block - PXI Mounted | SCC Screw Terminal Block | SCC Carrier | Screw Terminal Block - DIN Rail Mount | Screw Terminal Block | |||
6503 | PSH27-50F-D1 NB1 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | CB-50 CB-50LP | N/A |
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Device | Cables | Accessories | |||||||
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Shielded | Unshielded | Custom Connect- ivity | |||||||
Screw Terminal Block | BNC Terminal Block | Terminal Block - PXI Mounted | SCC Screw Terminal Block | SCC Carrier | Screw Terminal Block - DIN Rail Mount | Screw Terminal Block | |||
6508, 6509, 6511, 6512, 6513, 6514, 6515, 6527, 6528, 6529, PCI-DIO-96 | SH100M-100M Flex3 (Recommended, Shielded) | SCB-100A SCB-1001 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
R10050502 (Unshielded, conversion to two 50-pin connectors) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | CB-502 CB-50LP | N/A | |
1SCB-100A is a newer design recommended for all new applications over the SCB-100.
2The CB-100 Series kit consists of one R1005050 cable and two CB-50 connector blocks.
3The SH100M-100M Flex cable was formerly named SH100-100F.
Click here to jump to the Known Limitations and Issues List.
Device | Cables | Accessories | |||||||
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Shielded | Unshielded | Custom Connect- ivity | |||||||
Screw Term- inal Block | BNC Term- inal Block | Terminal Block - PXI Mounted | SCC Screw Term- inal Block | SCC Carrier | Screw Terminal Block - DIN Rail Mount | Screw Terminal Block | |||
6510, 6516, 6517, 6518, 6519, 6520 | SH37F-37M (Recommended, Shielded) R37F-37M (Low Cost) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | CB-37FH CB-37FV CB-37F-HVD | CB-37F-LP | TB-37F-37CP TB-37F-37SC |
SH37F-P-4 (Shielded, Pigtail Ends) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
6521 | SH37F-37M (Recommended, Shielded) R37F-37M (Low Cost) | N/A | N/A | TB-26211 | N/A | N/A | CB-37F-HVD | N/A | TB-37F-37CP |
SH37F-P-4 (Shielded, Pigtail Ends) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
1TB-2621 can only be attached directly to PXI modules front connector, and does not require a cable.
Click here to jump to the Known Limitations and Issues List.
Device | Cables | Accessories |
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USB-6501/6525 Screw Terminal Model Connectivity | Use shielded or unshielded wires to connect directly to your USB device's screw terminal connectors. Refer to the specifications document for your device for the screw terminal wire gauge specification. | USB-6501/6525 screw terminal devices feature screw terminal connectivity directly on the device, and do not require an accessory for interfacing signals. Note: Does not feature a mass termination connector to connect to other DAQ accessories. |
This section is important to review because not every cable and accessory combination allows access to the full functionality of your NI DAQ Digital I/O 65xx (formerly DIO) device or module. This list contains notes about known limitations when using certain combinations of DAQ cables and accessories. If your device or cable is not listed in this section, there are no known exceptions for it.
Model | Note |
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PXI-6508 PCI/PCIe/PXI-6509 USB-6509 PCI/PXI-6511 PCI/PXI-6512 PCI-6513 PCI/PXI-6514 PCI/PXI-6515 PCI/PXI-6528 PXI-6529 PCI-DIO-96 | To enable connection on all lines of the device/module with the R1005050 cable, you must connect to two 50-pin connector blocks. The CB-100 kit contains two CB-50 connector blocks and a R1005050 cable. |
PCI-6503 PXI-6508 PCI-DIO-96 | Refer to the PCI-DIO-96/PXI-6508/PCI-6503 User Manual for more information about Custom Cabling. |
PCI/PXI-6521 | The NI 6521 must be used with special keyed cables and accessories. |
Review the DAQ Cable and Accessory Guides for more information about this terminology and other descriptors.
When purchasing an NI DAQ Digital I/O 65xx Model (formerly DIO) device or module, for ease of use, the cables and accessories are listed on the product selection page. To begin browsing NI DAQ devices and modules, visit ni.com/daq.
You may also purchase your cables and accessories separately.