66xx Models : DAQ Counter/Timer Cable and Accessory Compatibility Guide

Overview

Use this guide to match your NI Counter/Timer (TIO) 66xx Models PCI, PCI Express (PCIe), PXI, or PXI Express (PXIe) DAQ product with a compatible cable and accessory to meet the needs of your application, replacing or expanding your current configuration, or verifying that existing parts can be used in a different configuration.

NI Counter/Timer 66xx models (formerly referred to as NI TIO Series) allow for counter input and output through a variety of connectivity options.

This page is part of the NI DAQ Multifunction I/O Cable and Accessory Compatibility Guide.

Contents

How to Use this Guide

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:

  1. Find your module or device in the Device List.
  2. Use the Cable and Accessory Compatibility Tables to identify your device.
  3. Check the Known Limitations and Issues List for any known limitations you may encounter.

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.

 

Device List

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.

 

Group 1: 68-Pin Counter/Timer 66xx Models Device And Module

Identify your 68-pin SCSI 0.050 D-Type device or module, then click to jump to the compatibility table.
ModelConnector TypeNotes
PCI-6601SCSI 
PCI-6602SCSI 
PXI-6602SCSI 
PXI-6608SCSI 
PCIe-6612SCSI 
PXIe-6612SCSI 
PXIe-6614SCSI 

 

Group 2: 100-Pin Counter/Timer 66xx Models Device And Module

Identify your 100-pin SCSI device or module, then click to jump to the compatibility table.
ModelConnector TypeNotes
PCI-6624SCSIRefer to the Known Limitations and Issues List
PXI-6624SCSIRefer to the Known Limitations and Issues List


Cable and Accessory Compatibility Tables

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.

 

Group 1: SCSI 68-Pin Counter/Timer 66xx Models Device And Module

Use this table to identify compatible SCSI cables and accessories.
Module or DeviceCablesAccessories
ShieldedUnshieldedCustom Connect-
ivity
Screw Terminal BlockBNC Terminal BlockTerminal Block - PXI MountedSCC Screw Term-
inal Block
SCC CarrierScrew Terminal Block - DIN Rail MountScrew Terminal Block
6601, 6602, 6608, 6612, 6614

SH68-68-D1
(Recommended,
Shielded)

R68-68
(Low Cost)

SCB-68A
SCB-681
BNC-2121TB-27152N/AN/ATBX-68CB-68LP
CB-68LPR
CA-1000


1SCB-68A  is a newer design recommended for all new applications over the SCB-68.
2TB-2715 can only be attached directly to PXI/PXI Express modules front connector, and does not require a cable.

Click here to jump to the Known Limitations and Issues List.

 

Group 2: SCSI 100-Pin Counter/Timer 66xx Models Device or Module

Use this table to identify compatible SCSI 0.050 D-Type cables and accessories.
Module or DeviceCablesAccessories
ShieldedUnshieldedCustom Connect-
ivity
Screw Terminal BlockBNC Terminal BlockTerminal Block - PXI MountedSCC Screw Term-
inal Block
SCC CarrierScrew Terminal Block - DIN Rail MountScrew Terminal Block
6624SH100M-100M Flex3
(Recommended,
Shielded)
SCB-100A
SCB-1001
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
R10050502 (Unshielded, conversion to two 50-pin connectors)N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/ACB-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.

3 The SH100M-100M Flex cable was formerly named SH100-100-F.

Click here to jump to the Known Limitations and Issues List.

 

Known Limitations and Issues List

This section is important to review because not every cable and accessory combination allows access to the full functionality of your NI DAQ Counter/Timer 66xx (formerly TIO Series) 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.

Devices/Modules:

Review this table to identify potential limitations and known issues with your module.
ModelNote
PCI-6624
PXI-6624
To enable connection on all lines of the 6624 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.



Glossary

Review the DAQ Cable and Accessory Guides for more information about this terminology and other descriptors.

  • 0.050 D-Type - Industry standard SCSI connector standard featuring 0.050 pin spacing that is used in 50, 68 and 100-position DAQ cable and accessory connections. Click here for an example (68-pin).
  • Ribbon Cable - A low-cost unshielded cable solution. Click here for an example.
  • Shielded Cable - A high performance cable solution that offers noise reduction through shielded conductors. Click here for an example.
  • Shielded Terminal Block or Connector Block - A high performance accessory solution offering very low-noise signal termination through shielding. Click here for an example.
  • Unshielded Terminal Block or Connector Block - An alternative low cost accessory solution that does not offer shielding. Click here for an example.

 

Ordering Information

When purchasing an NI DAQ Counter/Timer 66xx Model 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. 

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