PCI-6512

Starting at $788.00
Part number(s):
778968-01
778973-01

64-Channel, ±30 VDC, Source Outputs, Bank-Isolated Digital I/O Device

Overview

The PCI-6512 is an industrial digital output interface, with eight banks of isolated channels. With programmable power-up states, you can configure the initial output states in software, to ensure safe operation when connected to industrial actuators. If a computer or application fault occurs, the PCI-6512 can use digital I/O watchdogs to switch to a configurable safe output state to ensure detection and safe recovery from fault conditions. Programmable input filters eliminate glitches/spikes and provide debouncing for digital switches/relays through a software-selectable digital filter.

Included Items

  • Device
  • Safety, Environmental, & Regulatory documentation

PCI-6512 Details

Part Numbers (2) Price
778968-01

778973-01
NI Lead Time
10-11 weeks
27-28 weeks
Bus Connector
PCI
PCI
Number of Bidirectional Digital Channels
0
0
Number of Digital Input Only Channels
0
0
Number of Digital Output Only Channels
64

Digital Input Voltage Range


Output Voltage Range
0 V to 30 V
0 V to 30 V
Maximum Clock Rate


Single-Ended Digital I/O Channel Current Drive
350 mA
350 mA
Reconfigurable


Maximum Sample Rate


Number of Analog Input Channels


Maximum Digital Update Rate


Maximum Analog Update Rate


Number of Analog Output Channels


Operating Temperature Range
0 °C to 55 °C
0 °C to 55 °C
Bus Connection
PCI
PCI
Current Flow Direction
Sourcing Output
Sourcing Output
Digital I/O Isolation
30 VDC Bank Isolation
30 VDC Bank Isolation
Digital I/O Logic Levels
24 V
24 V
Front Connection Type
SCSI Type(1)
SCSI Type(1)
Number of Counters/Timers


Number of External Clock Inputs


Relay Type


Signaling Type
Single-Ended
Single-Ended
Supports Peer To Peer Streaming


Supported Hardware Platform
Computer-Based Device
Computer-Based Device
Digital I/O Termination


Duplex


Dynamic RAM (DRAM)


Maximum Acquisition Rate


Maximum Generation Rate


Maximum Active Load


Maximum Data Rate


Module Width


Onboard Memory


Supports Hardware Compare


Supports PMU


Product Description
NI PCI-6512 Industrial 64 Source DO, Bank Isolated DO & NI-DAQ
PCI-6512 Bundle, CB-100 I/O Kit, NI-DAQ

PCI-6512 Accessories and Software

  • Model (Part Number)
    Description
    Image
    Compatible Part Numbers
    SH100M-100M Flex Cable (185095-01)
    Cable Assy, Type SH100-100-Flex, 1 m

    Accessory
    778968-01
    R100M-50F-50F Cable (182762-02)
    R1005050 Ribbon Cable, 2 m

    Accessory
    778968-01
  • Model (Part Number)
    Description
    Image
    Compatible Part Numbers
    SCB-100A (785024-01)
    SCB-100A Noise Rejecting, Shielded I/O Connector Block

    Accessory
    778968-01
    CB-50 (776164-90)
    CB-50 I/O Connector Block with DIN Rail Mounting without cable

    Accessory
    778968-01
    CB-50LP (777101-01)
    CB-50LP Low-Cost, Unshielded I/O Connector Block

    Accessory
    778968-01
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