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USER GUIDE
NI USB-6000
USB Multifunction DAQ Device
This user guide describes how to use the National Instruments USB-6000 data acquisition
(DAQ) device.
The NI USB-6000 is a USB device that provides eight single-ended analog input (AI) channels,
four digital input/output (DIO) channels, and a 32-bit counter.
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LED Indicator
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Figure 1. NI USB-6000 Top and Back Views
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- Page 1 This user guide describes how to use the National Instruments USB-6000 data acquisition (DAQ) device. The NI USB-6000 is a USB device that provides eight single-ended analog input (AI) channels, four digital input/output (DIO) channels, and a 32-bit counter. Figure 1. NI USB-6000 Top and Back Views...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Setting Up the Device ....................... 4 Installing the Software ...................... 4 Preparing the Hardware ....................5 Verifying the Installation ....................5 Using the NI USB-6000 in an Application ................6 Features ............................. 7 Block Diagram ........................7 LED Indicator ........................7 Cables and Accessories...................... -
Page 3: Safety Guidelines
Safety Guidelines Operate the NI USB-6000 only as described in this document. Refer to the Read Me First: Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility Caution document for important safety and electromagnetic compatibility information. To obtain a copy of this document online, visit and search for the ni.com/manuals... -
Page 4: Unpacking
Remove the device from the package and inspect it for loose components or any other signs of damage. Notify NI if the device appears damaged in any way. Do not install a damaged device in your computer. -
Page 5: Preparing The Hardware
(Windows 8) from NI Launcher. Expand My System»Devices and Interfaces and verify that the NI USB-6000 is listed. If your device does not appear, press <F5> to refresh the view in MAX. If your device is still not recognized, refer to for troubleshooting information. -
Page 6: Using The Ni Usb-6000 In An Application
Using the NI USB-6000 in an Application You can use the DAQ Assistant through many NI application software programs to configure virtual and measurement channels. Table 1 lists DAQ Assistant tutorial locations for NI applications. Table 1. DAQ Assistant Tutorial Locations... -
Page 7: Features
1 MΩ 16-Position Screw Terminal Plug LED Indicator The NI USB-6000 has a blue LED indicator that indicates device status, as listed in Table 2. Table 2. LED State/Device Status LED State Device Status Device not connected or in suspend. -
Page 8: Cables And Accessories
Cables and Accessories Table 3 contains information about cables and accessories available for the NI USB-6000. For a complete list of accessories and ordering information, refer to the Note pricing section of the NI USB-6000 product page at ni.com Table 3. NI USB-6000 Cables and Accessories... -
Page 9: Pinout And Signal Descriptions
Pinout and Signal Descriptions Figure 4 shows the pinout of the NI USB-6000. Refer to Table 4 for a detailed description of each signal. Figure 4. NI USB-6000 Pinout D GND P0.0/PFI 0 P0.1/PFI 1 P0.2 P0.3 AI GND AI 0... -
Page 10: Analog Input
Refer to the Analog Input section for more information. Analog Input The NI USB-6000 has eight ±10 V fixed-range analog input channels for single-ended analog input measurements. Figure 5 shows the analog input circuitry of the NI USB-6000. -
Page 11: Connecting Analog Input Signals
Connecting Analog Input Signals To connect voltage signals to the NI USB-6000, connect the positive voltage signal to an AI terminal, and the ground signal to an AI GND terminal, as shown in Figure 6. Figure 6. Connecting a Referenced Single-Ended Voltage Signal... -
Page 12: Wiring Considerations
Wiring Floating Signal Sources The AI channels on the NI USB-6000 share a common reference point, AI GND. This type of AI is known as Referenced Single-Ended (RSE). For input signals that requires a separate ground-reference point or return signal, consider using an NI DAQ device with differential inputs. -
Page 13: Ai Start Trigger
Wiring Ground-Referenced Signal Sources The AI channels on the NI USB-6000 share a common reference point, AI GND. This type of AI is known as Referenced Single-Ended (RSE). -
Page 14: Digital I/O
Digital I/O The NI USB-6000 has four digital lines, P0.<0..3>. D GND is the ground-reference signal for digital I/O. You can individually program each line as input or output. All digital I/O updates and samples are software-timed. Figure 8 shows P0.<0..3> connected to signals configured as digital inputs and digital outputs. -
Page 15: I/O Protection
The ports can be configured as open collector using NI-DAQmx API, allowing operation with a different voltage level when used in conjunction with an external user-provided pull-up resistor. The connection for such a situation is as shown in Figure 9. -
Page 16: Pfi 0 And Pfi 1
NI-DAQmx driver software includes example programs to help you get started programming with the NI USB-6000. Modify example code and save it in an application, or use examples to develop a new application, or add example code to an existing application. - Page 17 NI-DAQmx The NI-DAQ Readme lists which devices, ADEs, and NI application software are supported by this version of NI-DAQ. Select Start»All Programs»National Instruments»NI-DAQ» NI-DAQ Readme. The NI-DAQmx Help contains API overviews, general information about measurement concepts, key NI-DAQmx concepts, and common applications that are applicable to all programming environments.
- Page 18 Refer to the DAQ Assistant Help for additional information about generating code. The NI Measurement Studio Help is fully integrated with the Microsoft Visual Studio help. To view this help file from within Visual Studio, select Measurement Studio»NI Measurement Studio Help.
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Page 19: Where To Go For Support
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