Technical Sales United States (866) 531-6285 [email protected] Requirements and Compatibility | Ordering Information | Detailed Specifications | Pinouts/Front Panel Connections For user manuals and dimensional drawings, visit the product page resources tab on ni.com. Last Revised: 2013-01-22 20:09:32.0 NI X Series Multifunction Data Acquisition Overview NI X Series devices for USB, PCI Express, and PXI Express are the most advanced data acquisition devices ever designed by National Instruments. They feature significant improvements in onboard timing and triggering and optimizations for use with multicore PCs. X Series devices integrate high-performance analog, digital, and counter/timer functionality into a single device, making them well-suited for a broad range of applications from basic data logging to control and test automation. Back to Top Requirements and Compatibility OS Information Driver Information PharLap Software Compatibility NI-DAQmx ANSI C/C++ Real-Time OS LabVIEW Windows 7 LabVIEW Real-Time Module Windows 7 64-bit LabWindows/CVI Windows Vista x64/x86 Measurement Studio Windows XP SignalExpress Visual Basic Visual Studio .NET Back to Top Comparison Tables Bus Model Number Analog Inputs (AI) Max AI Sampling Rate (1-Channel) Analog Outputs (AO) Max Total AI Throughput Max AO Digital Update Rate I/O Lines Max Digital Triggering I/O Rate PCI Express 6320 16 250 kS/s 250 kS/s 0 - 24 1 MHz Digital PCI Express 6321 16 250 kS/s 250 kS/s 2 900 kS/s 24 1 MHz Digital PCI Express 6323 32 250 kS/s 250 kS/s 4 900 kS/s 48 1 MHz Digital USB, PCI Express, 6341 PXI Express 16 500 kS/s 500 kS/s 2 900 kS/s 24 1 MHz Digital USB, PCI Express 6343 32 500 kS/s 500 kS/s 4 900 kS/s 48 1 MHz Digital USB, PCI Express 6351 16 1.25 MS/s 1.25 MS/s 2 2.86 MS/s 24 10 MHz Analog, Digital USB, PCI Express 6353 32 1.25 MS/s 1.25 MS/s 4 2.86 MS/s 48 10 MHz Analog, Digital 1/18 www.ni.com Bus Model Number Analog Inputs (AI) Max AI Sampling Rate (1-Channel) Analog Outputs (AO) Max Total AI Throughput Max AO Digital Update Rate I/O Lines Max Digital Triggering I/O Rate USB, PCI Express, 6361 PXI Express 16 2 MS/s 2 MS/s 2 2.86 MS/s 24 10 MHz Analog, Digital USB, PCI Express, 6363 PXI Express 32 2 MS/s 2 MS/s 4 2.86 MS/s 48 10 MHz Analog, Digital USB, PXI Express 6356 8 simultaneous 1.25 MS/s/channel 10 MS/s 2 3.33 MS/s 24 10 MHz Analog, Digital 6358 16 simultaneous 1.25 MS/s/channel 20 MS/s 4 3.33 MS/s 48 10 MHz Analog, Digital USB, PXI Express 6366 8 simultaneous 2 MS/s/channel 16 MS/s 2 3.33 MS/s 24 10 MHz Analog, Digital 16 simultaneous 2 MS/s/channel 32 MS/s 4 3.33 MS/s 48 10 MHz Analog, Digital PXI Express PXI Express 6368 Back to Top Application and Technology NI-STC3 Timing and Synchronization Technology NI X Series multifunction DAQ devices include the NI-STC3, an ASIC designed by NI for advanced timing, triggering, and synchronization. This technology includes the following: Four counter/timers with more functionality than ever before, such as the ability to create a finite pulse train with a single counter A 100 MHz timebase for faster triggering response and more precise generation of analog and digital sample clocks Independent analog and digital timing engines Retriggerable measurement tasks for analog I/O, digital I/O, and counter/timers Native PCI Express Interface In contrast to a PCI-to-PCI Express bridge chip, which limits the bandwidth of the device to that of the PCI bus and introduces latency, PCI Express and PXI Express X Series devices use a native x1 PCI Express interface that provides up to 250 MB/s in each direction. National Instruments has also optimized this interface for low latency in single-point control applications. You can use X Series PCI Express boards in any PCI Express slot from x1 up to x16. NI Signal Streaming USB X Series devices include patented NI Signal Streaming, a technology that uses message-based instructions and device-side intelligence to ensure high-speed, bidirectional data transfer over USB. With USB X Series, you can concurrently transfer analog, digital, and counter data in both directions. The total device throughput over USB is PC-dependent; on some systems, up to 32 MB/s sustained transfers are possible. Improved Mechanical Enclosure USB X Series devices introduce a redesigned, extruded aluminum enclosure with an easy-access magnetic lid. This lid keeps signal wiring secured and shielded and can be opened easily when needed. The underside of the lid has a device-specific pinout label so that you can quickly determine the corresponding screw terminals for a given channel. The enclosure also includes a lockable USB port to prevent accidental removal during operation and a security slot that can be used with ordinary laptop locks to secure the device to a desk or workstation. Board-Only Form Factor for OEM Applications USB X Series devices are also available in a board-only form factor that is intended for high-volume OEM applications. These devices include standard 34-pin and 50-pin IDC connectors for easy mating to a daughter board, which can contain custom signal conditioning and connectivity. Software Enhancements 2/18 www.ni.com Software Enhancements PCI Express and PXI Express X Series devices are compatible with NI-DAQmx Version 9.0 or later driver software. USB X Series devices require NI-DAQmx Version 9.2 or later. More than a basic driver, NI-DAQmx includes the NI Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) configuration utility, the DAQ Assistant for rapid development of basic applications, and hundreds of example programs for NI LabVIEW and text-based languages. NI-DAQmx also includes LabVIEW SignalExpress LE basic data-logging software. NI-DAQmx 9.0 introduces the ability to synchronize multiple PCI Express or PXI Express X Series devices with a single NI-DAQmx task, which previously took several tasks and manual routing of clocks and triggers. This version also introduces the fastest, easiest way to acquire measurement data to disk in the Technical Data Management Streaming (TDMS) format with the new Configure Logging VI. NI-DAQmx 9.2 introduces the ability to log acquired data to TDMS files within the DAQ Assistant Express VI. With NI-DAQmx and intuitive LabVIEW graphical programming, you can easily develop applications that take advantage of today's multicore systems so you can perform acquisition, signal processing, and data logging on different CPU cores. Simultaneous Sampling X Series Some X Series devices for USB and PXI Express offer simultaneous sampling, with the same channel counts and connectivity as multiplexed devices. Unlike multiplexed devices that reduce sampling rates as you add more channels, you can use simultaneous sampling devices to maintain sampling rates as you expand the number of channels. Simultaneous sampling X Series devices are available with up to 16 differential channels per device, and, with PXI Express, you can sample more than 200 channels simultaneously. Simultaneous X Series devices for USB include 32 or 64 MS onboard memory to ensure the transfer of finite acquisitions, even in the presence of heavy USB traffic. Applications Acquisition and Visualization X Series devices include analog, digital, and counter circuitry for the most common types of static and waveform measurements. With LabVIEW, you can easily acquire the data and view it on a variety of graphs and displays. You can use configuration-based wizards called Express VIs to take measurements and perform signal processing with minimal programming. Data Logging Whether you are validating a new hardware design, monitoring conditions on a factory floor, or recording temperature changes during a scientific experiment, you need to take measurements, visualize your data, and often log it to disk. With X Series multifunction DAQ, you can develop a user-defined measurement system by using intuitive graphical programming software and incorporating the exact visualization, analysis, and data-logging capabilities your application requires. Control Systems If you need to control the temperature of a room, the speed of a motor, or the pressure of hydraulic fluids, you can use X Series DAQ hardware to connect sensors and actuators to your computer and build the control system that meets your exact application needs. The low-latency PCI Express bus improves single-point I/O performance, and with LabVIEW software and NI-DAQmx driver software, you can easily take sensor measurements, compare values to a setpoint, and update output signals. X Series devices also have four counter/timers for performing quadrature encoder measurements, pulse-width modulation, pulse train generation, frequency measurements, and much more, making them ideal for basic motor control. Due to the inherent higher latency of USB as compared to PCI Express, National Instruments recommends that you use PCI Express or PXI Express X Series devices for applications that require single-point control or deterministic operation. Test Automation X Series DAQ hardware provides analog inputs, analog outputs, hardware-timed digital I/O, and four counter/timers on a single device, making it a cost-effective option for basic device under test characterization and test automation. With NI-DAQmx software, you can easily synchronize acquisition or generation on multiple subsystems, such as an analog input and analog output channel. In addition, you can easily synchronize two or more X Series devices for further expansion by using a RTSI cable for PCI Express boards or over the PXI Express backplane for PXI Express modules. It is possible to synchronize two or more USB X Series devices by exporting sample or reference clocks from the master device to the slave device, and using external wiring. Compatible Accessories PCI Express and PXI Express X Series devices use either a single or dual-stack 68-pin VHDCI female connector, depending on the number of analog and digital channels on the device. National Instruments offers several options for cables, from 0.5 m to 10 m and from low-cost to high-performance with shielding. Connector blocks are available with screw terminal, BNC, or custom connector types. For measurements requiring signal conditioning, you can use X Series with SCXI signal conditioning modules. You can purchase DIN-rail or panel mount kits for USB X Series devices as well as replacement power supplies and latching USB cables. See the model page for ordering information. Upgrading Because X Series DAQ devices use the same NI-DAQmx driver software as NI M Series DAQ devices, upgrading is easy. In addition, PCI Express and PXI Express X Series devices use the same VHDCI connector as PCI and PXI M Series. You can reuse your code and preserve your investment in accessories. The pinouts for X Series devices are backward-compatible with M Series devices. Back to Top Ordering Information For a complete list of accessories, visit the product page on ni.com. Products Part Number Recommended Accessories Part Number NI PXIe-6366 NI PXIe-6366 Requires: 1 Cable , 1 Connector Block ; 781057-01 Cable: Shielded - SHC68-68-EPM Cable (2m) **Also Available: [Unshielded] Connector Block: Spring-Screw_Terminals - SCB-68A **Also Available: [BNC_Terminals, Custom] 3/18 192061-02 782536-01 www.ni.com NI PXIe-6368 NI PXIe-6368 Requires: 1 Cable , 1 Connector Block ; 781058-01 Connector 0: Cable: Shielded - SHC68-68-EPM Cable (2m) **Also Available: [Unshielded] 192061-02 Connector Block: Spring-Screw_Terminals - SCB-68A **Also Available: [BNC_Terminals] 782536-01 Connector 1: Cable: Shielded - SHC68-68-EPM Cable (2m) **Also Available: [Unshielded] 192061-02 Connector Block: Spring-Screw_Terminals - SCB-68A **Also Available: [BNC_Terminals] 782536-01 Back to Top Software Recommendations LabVIEW Professional Development System for Windows NI LabWindows™/CVI for Windows SignalExpress for Windows Advanced software tools for large project development Quickly configure projects without programming Automatic code generation using DAQ Assistant and Instrument I/O Assistant Control over 400 PC-based and stand-alone instruments Tight integration with a wide range of hardware Log data from more than 250 data acquisition devices Advanced measurement analysis and digital signal processing Perform basic signal processing, analysis, and file I/O Open connectivity with DLLs, ActiveX, and .NET objects Scale your application with automatic LabVIEW code generation Capability to build DLLs, executables, and MSI installers Create custom reports or easily export data to LabVIEW, DIAdem or Microsoft Excel NI Measurement Studio Professional Edition Real-time advanced 2D graphs and charts Complete hardware compatibility with IVI, VISA, DAQ, GPIB, and serial Customizable graphs and charts for WPF, Windows Forms, and ASP.NET Web Forms UI design Analysis libraries for array operations, signal generation, windowing, filters, signal processing Analysis tools for array manipulation, signal processing statistics, and curve fitting Simplified cross-platform communication with network variables Measurement Studio .NET tools (included in LabWindows/CVI Full only) The mark LabWindows is used under a license from Microsoft Corporation. Hardware integration support with native .NET data acquisition and instrument control libraries Automatic code generation for all NI-DAQmx data acquisition hardware Intelligent and efficient data-logging libraries for streaming measurement data to disk Support for Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2012/2010/2008 Back to Top Support and Services System Assurance Programs NI system assurance programs are designed to make it even easier for you to own an NI system. These programs include configuration and deployment services for your NI PXI, CompactRIO, or Compact FieldPoint system. The NI Basic System Assurance Program provides a simple integration test and ensures that your system is delivered completely assembled in one box. When you configure your system with the NI Standard System Assurance Program, you can select from available NI system driver sets and application development environments to create customized, reorderable software configurations. Your system arrives fully assembled and tested in one box with your software preinstalled. When you order your system with the standard program, you also receive system-specific documentation including a bill of materials, an integration test report, a recommended maintenance plan, and frequently asked question documents. Finally, the standard program reduces the total cost of owning an NI system by providing three years of warranty coverage and calibration service. Use the online product advisors at ni.com/advisor to find a system assurance program to meet your needs. Calibration NI measurement hardware is calibrated to ensure measurement accuracy and verify that the device meets its published specifications. To ensure the ongoing accuracy of your measurement hardware, NI offers basic or detailed recalibration service that provides ongoing ISO 9001 audit compliance and confidence in your measurements. To learn more about NI calibration services or to locate a qualified service center near you, contact your local sales office or visit ni.com/calibration. Technical Support Get answers to your technical questions using the following National Instruments resources. Support - Visit ni.com/support to access the NI KnowledgeBase, example programs, and tutorials or to contact our applications engineers who are located in NI sales 4/18 www.ni.com Support - Visit ni.com/support to access the NI KnowledgeBase, example programs, and tutorials or to contact our applications engineers who are located in NI sales offices around the world and speak the local language. Discussion Forums - Visit forums.ni.com for a diverse set of discussion boards on topics you care about. Online Community - Visit community.ni.com to find, contribute, or collaborate on customer-contributed technical content with users like you. Repair While you may never need your hardware repaired, NI understands that unexpected events may lead to necessary repairs. NI offers repair services performed by highly trained technicians who quickly return your device with the guarantee that it will perform to factory specifications. For more information, visit ni.com/repair. Training and Certifications The NI training and certification program delivers the fastest, most certain route to increased proficiency and productivity using NI software and hardware. Training builds the skills to more efficiently develop robust, maintainable applications, while certification validates your knowledge and ability. Classroom training in cities worldwide - the most comprehensive hands-on training taught by engineers. On-site training at your facility - an excellent option to train multiple employees at the same time. Online instructor-led training - lower-cost, remote training if classroom or on-site courses are not possible. Course kits - lowest-cost, self-paced training that you can use as reference guides. Training memberships and training credits - to buy now and schedule training later. Visit ni.com/training for more information. Extended Warranty NI offers options for extending the standard product warranty to meet the life-cycle requirements of your project. In addition, because NI understands that your requirements may change, the extended warranty is flexible in length and easily renewed. For more information, visit ni.com/warranty. OEM NI offers design-in consulting and product integration assistance if you need NI products for OEM applications. For information about special pricing and services for OEM customers, visit ni.com/oem. Alliance Our Professional Services Team is comprised of NI applications engineers, NI Consulting Services, and a worldwide National Instruments Alliance Partner program of more than 700 independent consultants and integrators. Services range from start-up assistance to turnkey system integration. Visit ni.com/alliance. Back to Top Detailed Specifications Specifications listed below are typical at 25 °C unless otherwise noted. Refer to the X Series User Manual for more information about NI PXIe-6366/6368 and NI USB-6366 (32 MS and 64 MS) devices. Analog Input Number of channels 8 differential NI 6366 16 differential NI 6368 16 bits ADC resolution No missing codes guaranteed DNL Refer to the AI Absolute Accuracy Table INL Sampling rate 2.00 MS/s per channel Maximum No minimum Minimum 50 ppm of sample rate Timing accuracy 10 ns Timing resolution DC Input coupling ±10 V, ±5 V, ±2 V, ±1 V Input range Maximum working voltage for all analog inputs ±11 V for all ranges, Measurement Category I Positive input (AI+) ±11 V for all ranges, Measurement Category I Negative input (AI–) 5/18 www.ni.com Caution Do not use for measurements within Categories II, III, and IV. CMRR (at 60 Hz) 75 dB Bandwidth 1 MHz THD –80 dBFS Input impedance Device on AI– to AI GND >100 GΩ in parallel with 10 pF AI+ to AI GND >100 GΩ in parallel with 10 pF Device off AI+ to AI GND 2 kΩ AI– to AI GND 2 kΩ ±10 pA Input bias current Crosstalk (at 100 kHz) Adjacent channels –80 dB Non-adjacent channels –100 dB Input FIFO size NI PXIe-6366/6368 8,182 samples shared among channels used NI USB-6366 (32 MS) 32 MS shared among channels used NI USB-6366 (64 MS) 64 MS shared among channels used Data transfers NI PXIe-6366/6368 DMA (scatter-gather), programmed I/O NI USB-6366 USB Signal Stream, programmed I/O Overvoltage protection (AI+, AI–) Device on ±36 V Device off ±15 V ±20 mA max/AI pin Input current during overvoltage conditions Analog Triggers 1 Number of triggers Source NI 6366 AI <0..7>, APFI 0 NI 6368 AI <0..15>, APFI <0, 1> Start Trigger, Reference Trigger, Pause Trigger, Sample Clock, Sample Clock Timebase Functions Source level ±full scale AI <0..15> ±10 V APFI <0, 1> 16 bits Resolution Analog edge triggering, analog edge triggering with hysteresis, and analog window triggering Modes Bandwidth (–3 dB) 3.4 MHz AI <0..15> 3.9 MHz APFI <0, 1> ±1% of range Accuracy 6/18 www.ni.com APFI <0, 1> characteristics 10 kΩ Input impedance DC Coupling Protection ±30 V Power on ±15 V Power off Analog Output Number of channels 2 NI 6366 4 NI 6368 16 bits DAC resolution ±1 LSB max DNL 16 bit guaranteed Monotonicity Refer to the AO Absolute Accuracy Table Accuracy Update rate Maximum One channel 3.3 MS/s Two channels 3.3 MS/s Three channels 3.3 MS/s Four channels 3.3 MS/s Minimum No minimum Timing accuracy 50 ppm of sample rate Timing resolution 10 ns Output range ±10 V, ±5 V, ±external reference on APFI <0, 1> Output coupling DC Output impedance 0.4 Ω ±5 mA Output current drive ±25 V Overdrive protection 10 mA Overdrive current ±5 mV Power-on state Power-on/off glitch 1.5 V peak for 200 ms NI PXIe-6366/6368 1.5 V peak for 200 ms 1 NI USB-6366 8,191 samples shared among channels used Output FIFO size Data transfers DMA (scatter-gather), programmed I/O NI PXIe-6366/6368 USB Signal Stream, programmed I/O NI USB-6366 AO waveform modes: Non-periodic waveform Periodic waveform regeneration mode from onboard FIFO Periodic waveform regeneration from host buffer including dynamic update 7/18 www.ni.com Settling time, full-scale step 2 μs 15 ppm (1 LSB) 20 V/μs Slew rate Glitch energy at midscale transition 6 nV s ±10 V range External Reference APFI <0, 1> characteristics 10 kΩ Input impedance DC Coupling Protection ±30 V Power on ±15 V Power off ±11 V Range 20 V/μs Slew rate Calibration (AI and AO) Recommended warm-up time 15 minutes Calibration interval 1 year AI Absolute Accuracy Table Nominal Range Positive Negative Full Scale Full Scale Residual Gain Error (ppm of Reading) Gain Tempco (ppm/°C) Reference Tempco (ppm/°C) Residual Offset Error (ppm of Range) Offset Tempco (ppm of Range/°C) INL Error (ppm of Range) Random Noise, σ (μV ) rms Absolute Accuracy at Full Scale* (μV) 10 –10 95 8 5 15 35 46 252 2498 5 –5 102 8 5 15 36 46 134 1289 2 –2 102 8 5 15 42 46 71 528 1 –1 120 8 5 15 50 46 61 291 AbsoluteAccuracy = Reading · (GainError) + Range · (OffsetError) + NoiseUncertainty GainError = ResidualAIGainError + GainTempco · (TempChangeFromLastInternalCal) + ReferenceTempco · (TempChangeFromLastExternalCal) OffsetError = ResidualAIOffsetError + OffsetTempco · (TempChangeFromLastInternalCal) + INL_Error NoiseUncertainty * For a coverage factor of 3 σ and averaging 10,000 points. Absolute accuracy at full scale on the analog input channels is determined using the following assumptions: TempChangeFromLastExternalCal = 10 °C TempChangeFromLastInternalCal = 1 °C number_of_readings = 10,000 CoverageFactor = 3 σ For example, on the 10 V range, the absolute accuracy at full scale is as follows: GainError = 95 ppm + 8 ppm · 1 + 5 ppm · 10 GainError = 153 ppm 8/18 www.ni.com OffsetError = 15 ppm + 35 ppm · 1 + 46 ppm OffsetError = 96 ppm NoiseUncertainty= NoiseUncertainty = 7.6 μV AbsoluteAccuracy = 10 V · (GainError) + 10 V · (OffsetError) + NoiseUncertainty AbsoluteAccuracy = 2,498 μV Accuracies listed are valid for up to two years from the device external calibration. AO Absolute Accuracy Table Nominal Range Residual Gain Error (ppm of Reading) Gain Tempco (ppm/°C) Positive Full Scale Negative Full Scale 10 –10 110 17 5 –5 117 8 Reference Tempco (ppm/°C) Residual Offset Error (ppm of Range) Offset Tempco (ppm of Range/°C) INL Error (ppm of Range) Absolute Accuracy at 5 65 1 64 3,066 5 65 1 64 1,526 Full Scale* (μV) * Absolute Accuracy at full scale numbers is valid immediately following internal calibration and assumes the device is operating within 10 °C of the last external calibration. Accuracies listed are valid for up to two years from the device external calibration. AbsoluteAccuracy = OutputValue · (GainError) + Range · (OffsetError) GainError = ResidualGainError + GainTempco · (TempChangeFromLastInternalCal) + ReferenceTempco · (TempChangeFromLastExternalCal) OffsetError = ResidualOffsetError + AOOffsetTempco · (TempChangeFromLastInternalCal) + INL_Error Digital I/O/PFI Static Characteristics Number of channels NI 6366 24 total, 8 (P0.<0..7>), 16 (PFI <0..7>/P1, PFI <8..15>/P2) NI 6368 48 total, 32 (P0.<0..31>), 16 (PFI <0..7>/P1, PFI <8..15>/P2) Ground reference D GND Direction control Each terminal individually programmable as input or output Pull-down resistor 50 kΩ typ, 20 kΩ min Input voltage protection 2 ±20 V on up to two pins Waveform Characteristics (Port 0 Only) Terminals used NI 6366 Port 0 (P0.<0..7>) NI 6368 Port 0 (P0.<0..31>) Port/sample size Up to 8 bits NI 6366 Up to 32 bits NI 6368 2,047 samples Waveform generation (DO) FIFO 255 samples Waveform acquisition (DI) FIFO DI Sample Clock frequency 0 to 10 MHz, system and bus activity dependent NI PXIe-6366/6368 0 to 1 MHz system and bus activity dependent NI USB-6366 DO Sample Clock frequency NI PXIe-6366/6368 0 to 10 MHz Regenerate from FIFO 0 to 10 MHz, system and bus activity dependent Streaming from memory NI USB-6366 0 to 10 MHz Regenerate from FIFO 0 to 1 MHz system and bus activity dependent 9/18 www.ni.com Streaming from memory Data transfers DMA (scatter-gather), programmed I/O NI PXIe-6366/6368 USB Signal Stream, programmed I/O NI USB-6366 160 ns, 10.24 μs, 5.12 ms, disable Digital line filter settings PFI/Port 1/Port 2 Functionality Functionality Static digital input, static digital output, timing input, timing output Timing output sources Many AI, AO, counter, DI, DO timing signals Debounce filter settings 90 ns, 5.12 μs, 2.56 ms, custom interval, disable; programmable high and low transitions; selectable per input Recommended Operation Conditions Level Min Max Input high voltage (VIH) 2.2 V 5.25 V Input low voltage (VIL) 0V 0.8 V — — –24 mA –16 mA — — 24 mA 16 mA Output high current (IOH) P0.<0..7> PFI <0..15>/P1/P2 Output low current (IOL) P0.<0..7> PFI <0..15>/P1/P2 Electrical Characteristics Level Min Max Positive-going threshold (VT+) — 2.2 V Negative-going threshold (VT–) 0.8 V — Delta VT hysteresis (VT+ – VT–) 0.2 V — IIL input low current (Vin = 0 V) — –10 μA IIH input high current (Vin = 5 V) — 250 μA Digital I/O Characteristics 10/18 www.ni.com General-Purpose Counter/Timers 4 Number of counter/timers 32 bits Resolution Edge counting, pulse, pulse width, semi-period, period, two-edge separation Counter measurements Position measurements X1, X2, X4 quadrature encoding with Channel Z reloading; two-pulse encoding Output applications Pulse, pulse train with dynamic updates, frequency division, equivalent time sampling 100 MHz, 20 MHz, 100 kHz Internal base clocks External base clock frequency 0 MHz to 25 MHz; 0 MHz to 100 MHz on PXIe-DSTAR<A, B> NI PXIe-6366/6368 0 MHz to 25 MHz NI USB-6366 50 ppm Base clock accuracy Gate, Source, HW_Arm, Aux, A, B, Z, Up_Down, Sample Clock Inputs Routing options for inputs NI PXIe-6366/6368 Any PFI, PXIe-DSTAR<A, B>, PXI_TRIG, PXI_STAR, analog trigger, many internal signals NI USB-6366 Any PFI, analog trigger, many internal signals 127 samples per counter FIFO Data transfers NI PXIe-6366/6368 Dedicated scatter-gather DMA controller for each counter/timer, programmed I/O NI USB-6366 USB Signal Stream, programmed I/O Frequency Generator Number of channels 1 Base clocks 20 MHz, 10 MHz, 100 kHz Divisors 1 to 16 Base clock accuracy 50 ppm Output can be available on any PFI terminal. Phase-Locked Loop (PLL) 1 Number of PLLs 11/18 www.ni.com Reference clock locking frequencies Reference Signal Locking Input Frequency (MHz) PXIe USB PXIe_DSTAR<A, B> 10, 20, 100 — PXI_STAR 10, 20 — PXIe_CLK100 100 — PXI_TRIG <0..7> 10, 20 — PFI <0..15> 10, 20 10 100 MHz Timebase; other signals derived from 100 MHz Timebase including 20 MHz and 100 kHz Timebases Output of PLL External Digital Triggers Source NI PXIe-6366/6368 Any PFI, PXIe-DSTAR<A, B>, PXI_TRIG, PXI_STAR NI USB-6366/6368 Any PFI Polarity Software-selectable for most signals Analog input function Start Trigger, Reference Trigger, Pause Trigger, Sample Clock, Sample Clock Timebase Analog output function Start Trigger, Pause Trigger, Sample Clock, Sample Clock Timebase Counter/timer functions Gate, Source, HW_Arm, Aux, A, B, Z, Up_Down, Sample Clock Digital waveform generation (DO) function Start Trigger, Pause Trigger, Sample Clock, Sample Clock Timebase Digital waveform acquisition (DI) function Start Trigger, Reference Trigger, Pause Trigger, Sample Clock, Sample Clock Timebase Device-To-Device Trigger Bus Input source NI PXIe-6366/6368 PXI_TRIG <0..7>, PXI_STAR, PXIe-DSTAR<A, B> NI USB-6366 None Output destination NI PXIe-6366/6368 PXI_TRIG <0..7>, PXIe-DSTARC NI USB-6366 None Output selections 10 MHz Clock; frequency generator output; many internal signals Debounce filter settings 90 ns, 5.12 μs, 2.56 ms, custom interval, disable; programmable high and low transitions; selectable per input Bus Interface NI PXIe-6366/6368 x1 PXI Express peripheral module, specification rev 1.0 compliant Form factor x1 and x4 PXI Express or PXI Express hybrid slots Slot compatibility 8, analog input, analog output, digital input, digital output, counter/timer 0, counter/timer 1, counter/timer 2, counter/timer 3 DMA channels All NI PXIe-6366/6368 devices may be installed in PXI Express slots or PXI Express hybrid slots. NI USB-6366 USB compatibility USB 2.0 Hi-Speed or full-speed 3 USB Signal Stream 8, can be used for analog input, analog output, digital input, digital output, counter/timer 0, counter/timer 1, counter/timer 2, counter/timer 3 Power Requirements NI PXIe-6366 4.75 W +3.3 V 12/18 www.ni.com 15.6 W +12 V NI PXIe-6368 8.2 W +3.3 V 21.8 W +12 V Caution NI USB-6366 devices must be powered with NI offered AC adapter or a National Electric Code (NEC) Class 2 DC source that meets the power requirements for the device and has appropriate safety certification marks for country of use. NI USB-6366 Power supply requirements 11 to 30 VDC, 30 W, 2 positions 3.5mm pitch pluggable screw terminal with screw locks similar to Phoenix Contact MC 1,5/2-STF-3,5 BK Power input mating connector Phoenix Contact MC 1,5/2-GF-3,5 BK or equivalent Current Limits Caution Exceeding the current limits may cause unpredictable behavior by the device and/or chassis. NI PXIe-6366 1 A max 4 +5 V terminal (connector 0) NI PXIe-6368 +5 V terminal (connector 0) 1 A max 4 +5 V terminal (connector 1) 1 A max 4 P0/PFI/P1/P2 and +5 V terminals combined 1.7 A max NI USB-6366 1 A max 4 +5 V terminal Physical Requirements Printed circuit board dimensions Standard 3U PXI NI PXIe-6366/6368 Enclosure dimensions (includes connectors) 26.4 × 17.3 × 3.6 cm (10.4 × 6.8 × 1.4 in.) NI USB-6366 Enclosure dimensions (without connectors) 175.3 x 162.6 mm (6.9 x 6.4 in.) NI USB-6366 OEM Weight 168 g (5.9 oz) NI PXIe-6366 241 g (8.5 oz) NI PXIe-6368 1.42 kg (3 lb 2 oz) NI USB-6366 172 g (6.0 oz) NI USB-6366 OEM I/O connector 1 68-pin VHDCI NI PXIe-6366 2 68-pin VHDCI NI PXIe-6368 64 screw terminals NI USB-6366 NI PXIe-6366/6368 mating connectors: 68-Pos Right Angle Single Stack PCB-Mount VHDCI (Receptacle), MOLEX 71430-0011 68-Pos Right Angle Dual Stack PCB-Mount VHDCI (Receptacle), MOLEX 74337-0016 68-Pos Offset IDC Cable Connector (Plug) (SHC68-*), MOLEX 71425-3001 16–24 AWG NI USB-6366 screw terminal wiring 13/18 www.ni.com Maximum Working Voltage 5 11 V, Measurement Category I Channel-to-earth Caution Do not use for measurements within Categories II, III, or IV. Environmental Operating temperature 0 to 55 °C NI PXIe-6366/6368 0 to 45 °C NI USB-6366 –40 to 70 °C Storage temperature 10 to 90% RH, noncondensing Humidity 2,000 m Maximum altitude 2 Pollution Degree (indoor use only) Shock and Vibration (NI PXIe-6366/6368 Only) 30 g peak, half-sine, 11 ms pulse (Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-27. Test profile developed in accordance with MIL-PRF-28800F.) Operational shock Random vibration Operating 5 to 500 Hz, 0.3 grms Nonoperating 5 to 500 Hz, 2.4 grms (Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-64. Nonoperating test profile exceeds the requirements of MIL-PRF-28800F, Class 3.) Safety Standards This product is designed to meet the requirements of the following standards of safety for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use: IEC 61010-1, EN 61010-1 UL 61010-1, CSA 61010-1 Note For UL and other safety certifications, refer to the product label or the Online Product Certification section. Electromagnetic Compatibility This product meets the requirements of the following EMC standards for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use: EN 61326-1 (IEC 61326-1): Class A emissions; Basic immunity EN 55011 (CISPR 11): Group 1, Class A emissions AS/NZS CISPR 11: Group 1, Class A emissions FCC 47 CFR Part 15B: Class A emissions ICES-001: Class A emissions Note For EMC declarations and certifications, refer to the Online Product Certification section. Caution When operating this product, use shielded cables and accessories. 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Time period will be longer during firmware updates. 2 Stresses beyond those listed under Input voltage protection may cause permanent damage to the device. 3 Operating on a full-speed bus will result in lower performance and you might not be able to achieve maximum sampling/update rates. 4 Has a self-resetting fuse that opens when current exceeds this specification. 5 Maximum working voltage refers to the signal voltage plus the common-mode voltage. Back to Top 15/18 www.ni.com Pinouts/Front Panel Connections NI PXIe-6366 Pinout 16/18 www.ni.com NI USB-6366 Pinout 17/18 www.ni.com NI PXIe-6368 Pinout Back to Top ©2012 National Instruments. All rights reserved. CompactRIO, CVI, FieldPoint, LabVIEW, Measurement Studio, National Instruments, NI, ni.com, RTSI, SCXI, and SignalExpress are trademarks of National Instruments. The mark LabWindows is used under a license from Microsoft Corporation. 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