USB-6255
779959-11
779959-12
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779959-06
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779959-02
779959-01
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779958-01
197201-01
80 AI (16-Bit, 1.25 MS/s), 2 AO (2.86 MS/s), 24 DIO USB Multifunction I/O Device
Overview
The USB-6255 offers analog I/O, digital I/O, two 32-bit counters/timers, and analog and digital triggering. The device delivers low-cost, reliable DAQ capabilities in a wide range of applications from simple applications in laboratory automation, research, design verification/test, and manufacturing test. You can add sensor and high-voltage measurement capability to your device with SCC or SCXI signal conditioning modules. The included NI-DAQmx driver and configuration utility simplify configuration and measurements.
USB-6255 Details
Part Numbers (21) Price | 779959-11 | 779959-12 | 779958-11 | 779958-12 | 779959-06 | 779959-03 | 779959-04 | 779959-02 | 779959-01 | 779959-07 | 779958-04 | 779958-06 | 779958-07 | 779959-09 | 779959-10 | 779958-10 | 779958-09 | 779958-02 | 779958-03 | 779958-01 | 197201-01 |
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| NI Lead Time | 27-28 weeks | 27-28 weeks | 27-28 weeks | 27-28 weeks | 27-28 weeks | 27-28 weeks | 27-28 weeks | 27-28 weeks | 27-28 weeks | 27-28 weeks | 27-28 weeks | 27-28 weeks | 27-28 weeks | 27-28 weeks | 27-28 weeks | 27-28 weeks | 27-28 weeks | 27-28 weeks | 27-28 weeks | 27-28 weeks | 27-28 weeks |
| Number of Bidirectional Digital Channels | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Supported Power Input | Brazil 127/220VAC | Taiwan 110VAC | Brazil 127/220VAC | Taiwan 110VAC | United Kingdom 240VAC | Australia 240VAC | Universal Euro 240VAC | Swiss 220VAC | United States 120VAC | Japan 100VAC | Universal Euro 240VAC | United Kingdom 240VAC | Japan 100VAC | Korea 220VAC | China 220VAC | China 220VAC | Korea 220VAC | Swiss 220VAC | Australia 240VAC | United States 120VAC | — |
| Maximum Number of Single-Ended Analog Input Channels | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| Number of Counters/Timers | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Maximum Number of Differential Analog Input Channels | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Analog Input Absolute Accuracy | 1920 μV | 1920 μV | 1920 μV | 1920 μV | 1920 μV | 1920 μV | 1920 μV | 1920 μV | 1920 μV | 1920 μV | 1920 μV | 1920 μV | 1920 μV | 1920 μV | 1920 μV | 1920 μV | 1920 μV | 1920 μV | 1920 μV | 1920 μV | 1920 μV |
| Analog Input FIFO Buffer Size | 4095 samples | 4095 samples | 4095 samples | 4095 samples | 4095 samples | 4095 samples | 4095 samples | 4095 samples | 4095 samples | 4095 samples | 4095 samples | 4095 samples | 4095 samples | 4095 samples | 4095 samples | 4095 samples | 4095 samples | 4095 samples | 4095 samples | 4095 samples | 4095 samples |
| Maximum Sample Rate | 1.25 MS/s | 1.25 MS/s | 1.25 MS/s | 1.25 MS/s | 1.25 MS/s | 1.25 MS/s | 1.25 MS/s | 1.25 MS/s | 1.25 MS/s | 1.25 MS/s | 1.25 MS/s | 1.25 MS/s | 1.25 MS/s | 1.25 MS/s | 1.25 MS/s | 1.25 MS/s | 1.25 MS/s | 1.25 MS/s | 1.25 MS/s | 1.25 MS/s | 1.25 MS/s |
| Analog Input Isolation | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Simultaneous Sampling | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Enclosed | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Analog Input Resolution | 16 bits | 16 bits | 16 bits | 16 bits | 16 bits | 16 bits | 16 bits | 16 bits | 16 bits | 16 bits | 16 bits | 16 bits | 16 bits | 16 bits | 16 bits | 16 bits | 16 bits | 16 bits | 16 bits | 16 bits | 16 bits |
| Bus Connector | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Front Connection Type | SCSI Type(1) | SCSI Type(1) | Screw Terminal(1) | Screw Terminal(1) | SCSI Type(2) | SCSI Type(2) | SCSI Type(2) | SCSI Type(2) | SCSI Type(2) | SCSI Type(2) | Screw Terminal(1) | Screw Terminal(1) | Screw Terminal(1) | SCSI Type(2) | SCSI Type(2) | Screw Terminal(1) | Screw Terminal(1) | Screw Terminal(1) | Screw Terminal(1) | Screw Terminal(1) | Generic (OEM)(2) |
| Number of Analog Output Channels | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Maximum Analog Update Rate | 2.86 MS/s | 2.86 MS/s | 2.86 MS/s | 2.86 MS/s | 2.86 MS/s | 2.86 MS/s | 2.86 MS/s | 2.86 MS/s | 2.86 MS/s | 2.86 MS/s | 2.86 MS/s | 2.86 MS/s | 2.86 MS/s | 2.86 MS/s | 2.86 MS/s | 2.86 MS/s | 2.86 MS/s | 2.86 MS/s | 2.86 MS/s | 2.86 MS/s | 2.86 MS/s |
| Reconfigurable | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Number of Analog Input Channels | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Maximum Digital Update Rate | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Operating Temperature Range | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Bus Connection | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Current Flow Direction | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Digital I/O Isolation | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Digital I/O Logic Levels | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Maximum Clock Rate | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Number of Digital Input Only Channels | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Number of Digital Output Only Channels | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Number of External Clock Inputs | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Relay Type | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Signaling Type | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Supports Peer To Peer Streaming | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Analog Input Voltage Range | — | — | — | — | -0.1 V to 0.1 V -0.2 V to 0.2 V -0.5 V to 0.5 V -1 V to 1 V -2 V to 2 V -5 V to 5 V -10 V to 10 V | -0.1 V to 0.1 V -0.2 V to 0.2 V -0.5 V to 0.5 V -1 V to 1 V -2 V to 2 V -5 V to 5 V -10 V to 10 V | -0.1 V to 0.1 V -0.2 V to 0.2 V -0.5 V to 0.5 V -1 V to 1 V -2 V to 2 V -5 V to 5 V -10 V to 10 V | -0.1 V to 0.1 V -0.2 V to 0.2 V -0.5 V to 0.5 V -1 V to 1 V -2 V to 2 V -5 V to 5 V -10 V to 10 V | -0.1 V to 0.1 V -0.2 V to 0.2 V -0.5 V to 0.5 V -1 V to 1 V -2 V to 2 V -5 V to 5 V -10 V to 10 V | -0.1 V to 0.1 V -0.2 V to 0.2 V -0.5 V to 0.5 V -1 V to 1 V -2 V to 2 V -5 V to 5 V -10 V to 10 V | -0.1 V to 0.1 V -0.2 V to 0.2 V -0.5 V to 0.5 V -1 V to 1 V -2 V to 2 V -5 V to 5 V -10 V to 10 V | -0.1 V to 0.1 V -0.2 V to 0.2 V -0.5 V to 0.5 V -1 V to 1 V -2 V to 2 V -5 V to 5 V -10 V to 10 V | -0.1 V to 0.1 V -0.2 V to 0.2 V -0.5 V to 0.5 V -1 V to 1 V -2 V to 2 V -5 V to 5 V -10 V to 10 V | -10 V to 10 V -5 V to 5 V -2 V to 2 V -1 V to 1 V -0.5 V to 0.5 V -0.2 V to 0.2 V -0.1 V to 0.1 V | -10 V to 10 V -5 V to 5 V -2 V to 2 V -1 V to 1 V -0.5 V to 0.5 V -0.2 V to 0.2 V -0.1 V to 0.1 V | -10 V to 10 V -5 V to 5 V -2 V to 2 V -1 V to 1 V -0.5 V to 0.5 V -0.2 V to 0.2 V -0.1 V to 0.1 V | -10 V to 10 V -5 V to 5 V -2 V to 2 V -1 V to 1 V -0.5 V to 0.5 V -0.2 V to 0.2 V -0.1 V to 0.1 V | -0.1 V to 0.1 V -0.2 V to 0.2 V -0.5 V to 0.5 V -1 V to 1 V -2 V to 2 V -5 V to 5 V -10 V to 10 V | -0.1 V to 0.1 V -0.2 V to 0.2 V -0.5 V to 0.5 V -1 V to 1 V -2 V to 2 V -5 V to 5 V -10 V to 10 V | -0.1 V to 0.1 V -0.2 V to 0.2 V -0.5 V to 0.5 V -1 V to 1 V -2 V to 2 V -5 V to 5 V -10 V to 10 V | -0.2 V to 0.2 V -1 V to 1 V -5 V to 5 V -10 V to 10 V |
| Filtering | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Number of Current Output Channels | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Number of Voltage Output Channels | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Analog Output Voltage Range | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Output Current Range | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Analog Output Isolation | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Analog Output Resolution | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 bits | — | 16 bits | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 bits | 16 bits |
| Analog Input Maximum Absolute Accuracy | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Product Description | NI USB-6255 M Series DAQ, Mass, NI-DAQMX Driver, Brazil | NI USB-6255 M Series DAQ, Mass, NI-DAQMX Driver, Taiwan (110V) | NI USB-6255 M Series DAQ, Screw, NI-DAQMX Driver, Brazil | NI USB-6255 M Series DAQ, Screw, NI-DAQMX Driver, Taiwan (110V) | USB-6255 M Series DAQ (80 1.25MS/s AI, 24 Digital I/O, 2 AO) Mass Term, U.K. (240 V) | USB-6255 M Series DAQ (80 1.25MS/s AI, 24 Digital I/O, 2 AO) Mass Term, Australia (240 V) | USB-6255 M Series DAQ (80 1.25MS/s AI, 24 Digital I/O, 2 AO) Mass Term, EURO (240 V) | USB-6255 M Series DAQ (80 1.25MS/s AI, 24 Digital I/O, 2 AO) Mass Term, Swiss (220 V) | USB-6255 M Series DAQ (80 1.25MS/s AI, 24 Digital I/O, 2 AO) Mass Term, U.S. (120 V), | USB-6255 M Series DAQ (80 1.25MS/s AI, 24 Digital I/O, 2 AO) Mass Term, Japan (100 V) | USB-6255 M Series DAQ (80 1.25MS/s AI, 24 Digital I/O, 2 AO) Screw Term, EURO (240 V) | USB-6255 M Series DAQ (80 1.25MS/s AI, 24 Digital I/O, 2 AO) Screw Term, U.K. (240 V) | USB-6255 M Series Screw Term Japan (100 V) | USB-6255 M Series DAQ Mass Term, DAQmx, SignalExpress LE, Korean | USB-6255 M Series DAQ Mass Term, DAQmx, SignalExpress LE, Chinese | USB-6255 M Series DAQ Screw Term, DAQmx,SignalExpress LE, Chinese | USB-6255 M Series DAQ Screw Term, DAQmx, SignalExpress LE, Korean | USB-6255 M Series DAQ (80 1.25MS/s AI, 24 Digital I/O, 2 AO) Screw Term, Swiss (220 V) | USB-6255 M Series DAQ (80 1.25MS/s AI, 24 Digital I/O, 2 AO) Screw Term, Australia (240 V) | USB-6255 M Series DAQ (80 1.25MS/s AI, 24 Digital I/O, 2 AO) Screw Term, U.S. (120 V) | USB-6255 M Series DAQ, OEM Board-Only Kit (80 1.25MS/s Analog Inputs, 24 Digital I/O, 2 AO) |
USB-6255 Accessories and Software
- Product (Part Number)DescriptionRecommended use casesFlexLogger Professional (785748-3501)FlexLogger Professional, Subscription License, Download
Recommended for automated, extensible data logging with NI data acquisition (DAQ) hardware. Automate tests using alarms, triggers, and events, and expand capabilities with plug-ins.
Key Features
- Multichassis synchronization—Synchronize multiple NI chassis for accurate, time-aligned measurements across high channel counts.
- Logging triggers—Start, stop, or segment data recording automatically based on sensor thresholds or other conditions to capture only what matters.
- Events—Respond to specific occurrences during a test, such as activating equipment when a condition is met (for example, start cooling fans when temperature exceeds a limit).
- Automation APIs—Control and monitor FlexLogger from external applications (Python, NI LabVIEW, or NI TestStand), enabling integration into larger automated test systems.
- Calculation channels—Perform real-time math on acquired data (averages, RMS, custom formulas) to track derived measurements as the test runs.
- Plug-ins—Extend FlexLogger with custom LabVIEW or Python plug-ins to integrate third-party hardware, perform custom analysis, or connect to lab systems.
- CAN/LIN logging—Acquire and log automotive network data alongside sensor measurements for complete vehicle or subsystem testing.
LabVIEW+ Suite (788509-35)NI LabVIEW+ Suite, Subscription License, DownloadRecommended for engineers building full test and validation systems where modular code development and higher-level frameworks are needed to accelerate development for shorter time to market.
The LabVIEW+ Suite includes the following products:
- NI LabVIEW—Provides a graphical programming environment for test system development, enabling connectivity to any instrument and fully integrated user interfaces.
- NI TestStand—Eliminates the need for time-intensive in-house sequencer development and maintenance by providing an off-the-shelf test management software for validation and production test.
- NI DIAdem—Saves engineers hundreds of hours of manual data analysis and report creation with automation.
- NI FlexLogger™ software—Simplifies data acquisition and data logging with interactive measurement setup for NI DAQ hardware.
- NI InstrumentStudio™ software—Provides a central location for configuration, measurement, and automation.
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