NI USB-6509

High-Density Industrial Digital I/O for
USB – 96-Channel, 5 V TTL/CMOS
NI USB-6509 NEW!
• Portable digital I/O device
• 96 bidirectional I/O channels
(5 V TTL/CMOS)
• High-current drive
(up to 24 sink or source)
• Optional power supply for additional
sourcing current
• Built-in, selectable pull-up/pulldown resistors
• Direct connection to 5 V logic devices
and most solid-state relays
• Low-cost solution with superior features
for data acquisition, manufacturing test,
and industrial control applications
Industrial Features
• Programmable power-up states
• Per-channel selectable debounce filters
for digital input lines
• Change-of-state detection
• Watchdog timer
Product
NI USB-6509
Digital I/O Lines
96
Operating Systems
• Windows Vista/XP/2000
Recommended Software
• LabVIEW
• LabWindows™/CVI
• Measurement Studio
Other Compatible Software
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Visual Studio .NET, C#
Visual Basic 6.0
ANSI C/C++
LabVIEW SignalExpress
Measurement Services
Software (included)
• NI-DAQmx driver software
• Measurement & Automation
Explorer configuration utility
• LabVIEW SignalExpress LE
data-logging software
Isolation
–
Max Range
0...5 V
Low Threshold
0.8 V
Overview and Applications
The NI USB-6509 is a portable, industrial data acquisition device with
96 channels of digital I/O. It is compatible with TTL, CMOS, and 5 V
digital logic levels. You can individually configure each port of eight lines
for input or output. You can drive external digital devices, such as solidstate relays (SSRs), with current up to 24 mA per line using power
available over USB. In bus-powered mode, the USB-6509 can source up to
215 mA total across all digital output lines. Use the optional 12 VDC
power supply for additional sourcing current. A USB-6509 is ideal for
general-purpose data acquisition applications as well as industrial control
and automated manufacturing test. With high-current drive, you can
connect the digital I/O device directly to a wide array of 5 V electronic
devices, sensors, and actuators.
Industrial digital I/O devices are designed to incorporate the latest
hardware technologies for applications requiring ease of use, high
reliability, and performance. The USB-6509 takes advantage of NI-DAQmx
measurement services software to speed up application development
with features such as the DAQ Assistant, automatic code generation,
and high-performance multithreaded streaming technology.
Hardware
Industrial Feature Set
NI industrial digital I/O devices offer a set of high-reliability features
designed to automate even the most demanding applications.
High Threshold
2.0 V
Output Current
±24 mA
Industrial Feature Set
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• Programmable power-up states provide safe operation when
connected to pumps/valves/motors/relays
• Digital I/O watchdogs detect computer or application crashes and
ensure safe recovery
• Change-detection triggers your application and performs a read
operation after a digital event with minimal processor usage
• Programmable input filters eliminate glitches/spikes and remove noise
Glitch-Free Startup with Programmable
Power-Up States
Using programmable power-up states, you can configure the initial
USB-6509 output states in software to ensure consistent, reliable
operation when connected to industrial actuators such as pumps, valves,
motors, and relays. A USB-6509 holds these output states after receiving
power, so your computer can boot and your software application can
begin running. Programmable power-up states are glitch-free, meaning
the outputs never go through an incorrect state during power up.
You can configure each digital line as high-impedance-input, high-output,
or low-output. A USB-6509 stores the settings in onboard nonvolatile
memory and implements the power-up states instantaneously after power
is applied to the device.
High-Density Industrial Digital I/O for USB – 96-Channel, 5 V TTL/CMOS
Detect and Recover with
Digital I/O Watchdogs
Eliminate Noise with Programmable
Input Filters
Digital I/O watchdogs are an innovative technology that can detect a
variety of fault conditions such as an application crash and automatically
respond by setting the outputs to a user-configured safe state. Watchdogs
are important whenever the module is connected to actuators such as
pumps, valves, motors, and relays. A USB-6509 monitors the software
application; if the application fails to respond within a preset time limit,
the device automatically sets the output lines to a user-defined safe state.
A USB-6509 remains in the watchdog state until the watchdog timer is
disarmed, the device is reset, or the computer is restarted.
Programmable input filters remove noise, glitches, and spikes on
inputs as well as provide debouncing for digital switches and relays.
These features are important for applications in industrial environments
to prevent false readings caused by noise. You can configure the
programmable input filter for each digital line by setting the filter time.
The USB-6509 blocks any digital noise, glitch, or spike that is shorter
than half of the specified filter time, preventing invalid readings and
false triggers for change-detection events.
Trigger Your Application with
Change Detection
National Instruments measurement services software, built around
NI-DAQmx driver software, includes intuitive application programming
interfaces, configuration tools, I/O assistants, and other tools designed
to reduce system setup, configuration, and development time. National
Instruments recommends using the latest version of NI-DAQmx driver
software for application development in NI LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI,
and Measurement Studio. To obtain the latest version of NI-DAQmx, visit
ni.com/support/daq/versions. NI measurement services software
speeds up your development with features including:
• A guide to create fast and accurate measurements with no
programming using the DAQ Assistant
• Free LabVIEW SignalExpress LE data-logging software
• Automatic code generation to create your application in LabVIEW;
LabWindows/CVI; LabVIEW SignalExpress; and Visual Studio .NET,
ANSI C/C++, C#, or Visual Basic 6.0
• Multithreaded technology for 1,000 times performance improvements
over basic DAQ driver software
• More than 3,000 free software downloads to jump-start your project
at ni.com/zone
The USB-6509 is compatible with the following versions (or later) of
NI application software: LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, or Measurement
Studio versions 7.x; or LabVIEW SignalExpress 2.5. The USB-6509 is not
compatible with the Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy) driver.
With change detection, you can automatically trigger your software
application to perform a digital read operation upon a digital change
of state. A digital change of state is defined as the rising edge (0 to 1
transition) or falling edge (1 to 0 transition) on one or more digital lines.
Using change detection, you can monitor for digital events with minimal
processor usage. No polling is necessary because the digital I/O module
generates an interrupt to automatically wake up your application.
Using NI-DAQmx software technology, the USB-6509 notifies the
software application when it detects an event, causing the application to
automatically perform a read operation. To minimize the effects of noisy
input lines, use programmable input filters in combination with change
detection to eliminate spurious change-detection events caused by noise
or glitches.
Recommended Software
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High-Density Industrial Digital I/O for USB – 96-Channel, 5 V TTL/CMOS
Digital I/O Cables and Accessories
The 100-pin high-density SCSI connector on the USB-6509 interfaces
to 100-pin ribbon cables or shielded cables. For low-cost unshielded
connectivity, use the R1005050 ribbon cable with two CB-50LP or
CB-50 connector blocks (a CB-100 kit). For shielded connectivity, use the
SH100-100-F shielded digital I/O cable with the SCB-100 connector block.
R1005050 – Unshielded ribbon cable that terminates with two
50-pin IDC connectors.
0.5 m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182762-0R5
1 m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182762-01
2 m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182762-02
SH100-100-F – Shielded 100-conductor cable that terminates with a
100-pin 0.050 series D-type connector that attaches to 100-pin accessories.
1 m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185095-01
2 m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185095-02
SCB-100 – Shielded I/O connector block with screw terminals and a
general breadboard area for 100-pin digital I/O devices.
SCB-100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .776990-01
R1005050
SH100-100-F
SCB-100
CB-50 – Unshielded I/O connector block with DIN-rail mounting and screw
terminals. Includes 50-pin header for direct connection to 50-pin cables.
CB-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .776164-90
CB-50LP – Unshielded termination board with 50 screw terminals.
Includes a 50-pin header for direct connection to 50-pin cables.
CB-50LP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .777101-01
CB-100 Connector Kit – Includes two CB-50 I/O connector blocks and
a 1 m R1005050 ribbon cable.
CB-100 with 1 m R1005050 cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .777812-01
PCB Mounting Connectors – PCB connectors for use in building custom
accessories that connect to 100-conductor shielded and ribbon cables.
100-pin, female, right-angle mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .777778-01
100-pin, female, vertical mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .777779-01
12 VDC Power Supply – Optional 12 VDC, 1.0 A power supply and
cable for up to 24 mA current drive per channel.
12 VDC Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .780308-0X
CB-50
CB-50LP
Ordering Information
CB-100
PCB Mounting Connectors
NI USB-6509 ........................................................................ 779975-01
12 VDC Power Supply (Optional)
U.S., 120 VAC.................................................................. 780308-01
Switzerland, 220 VAC .................................................... 780308-02
Australia, 240 VAC.......................................................... 780308-03
Europe, 240 VAC ............................................................ 780308-04
UK, 240 VAC.................................................................... 780308-06
Japan, 100 VAC .............................................................. 780308-07
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12 VDC Power Supply
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High-Density Industrial Digital I/O for USB – 96-Channel, 5 V TTL/CMOS
Power Requirements
Specifications
These specifications are typical at 25 °C, unless otherwise noted.
Digital Input/Output
Number of channels............................ 96
Compatibility ....................................... TTL/CMOS, single-ended
GND referenced
Power-on state.................................... Configured as inputs (default),
pull-up/pull-down (selectable)
Pull-up/pull-down resistors ................ 100 kΩ ±5%
Data transfers ..................................... Programmed I/O
Digital Input Characteristics
Level
Input voltage
VIL input low voltage
VIH input high voltage
IIL input low current (Vin = 0 V)
IIH input high current (Vin = 5 V)
Min
0V
–
2.0 V
–
–
Max
5.0 V
0.8 V
–
-91.0 µA
91.0 µA
Digital Output Characteristics
Level
Low-level output current (IOL)
High-level output current (IOH)
Output low voltage (VOL), at 100 µA
at 2 mA
at 12 mA
at 24 mA
Output high voltage (VOH), at -100 µA
at -2 mA
at -12 mA
at -24 mA
Min
–
–
–
–
–
–
4.3 V
–
–
2.8 V
Typ
–
–
0.0 V
0.1 V
0.5 V
1.0 V
5.0 V
4.9 V
4.5 V
4.0 V
Max
24 mA
-24 mA
0.2 V
–
–
1.4 V
–
–
–
–
USB
Input voltage...................................
No load current...............................
Maximum load current ...................
Suspend current..............................
External DC supply
Input voltage range ........................
Maximum input current ..................
4.5 to 5.25 V in configured state
150 mA, max
500 mA, max
250 µA, typical (no external supply)
+12 V ±20%
1A
Physical
Dimensions.......................................... 17.78 by 10.30 by 3.34 cm
(7.0 by 4.1 by 1.3 in.)
I/O connector ...................................... 100-pin female 0.050 series SCSI
Weight................................................. 239 g (8.4 oz)
Environment
The USB-6509 is intended for indoor use only.
Operating temperature ....................... 0 to 55 °C
Operating humidity ............................. 10 to 90% RH, noncondensing
Maximum altitude .............................. 2,000 m at 25 °C
ambient temperature
Storage temperature .......................... -40 to 85 °C
Storage humidity ................................ 5 to 90% RH, noncondensing
(tested in accordance with
IEC-60068-2-1, IEC-60068-2-2,
and IEC-60068-2-56)
Pollution degree (60664) .................... 2
The total current sinking/sourcing from one port cannot exceed 100 mA. Total current
sourced by all digital output lines simultaneously should not exceed 215 mA for bus-powered
configuration. If more sourcing current is required, use the optional power supply.
+5 V power available at
I/O connector (pins 49 and 99) ........... +4.1 to +5.2 V; 215 mA,
maximum (bus-powered);
0.5 A, maximum (with external
power supply)
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High-Density Industrial Digital I/O for USB – 96-Channel, 5 V TTL/CMOS
Safety and Compliance
CE Compliance
Safety
This product meets the essential requirements of applicable European
Directives, as amended for CE marking, as follows:
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
visit ni.com/certification, search by model number or product line, and
click the appropriate link in the Certification column.
Electromagnetic Compatibility
This product is designed to meet the requirements of the following
standards of EMC for electrical equipment for measurement, control,
and laboratory use:
• EN 61326 EMC requirements; Minimum Immunity
• EN 55011 Emissions; Group 1, Class A
• CE, C-Tick, ICES, and FCC Part 15 Emissions; Class A
• 2006/95/EC; Low-Voltage Directive (safety)
• 2004/108/EC; Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC)
Note: Refer to the Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for this product for
any additional regulatory compliance information. To obtain the DoC for
this product, visit ni.com/certification, search by model number or
product line, and click the appropriate link in the Certification column.
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
EU Customers: At the end of their life cycle, all products must be
sent to a WEEE recycling center. For more information about WEEE
recycling centers and National Instruments WEEE initiatives,
visit ni.com/environment/weee.htm.
Management Methods for Controlling Pollution Caused by
Electronic Information Products Regulation (China RoHS)
Note: For EMC compliance, operate this device according to
product documentation.
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