NI 6030E/6031E/6032E/6033E series

NI 6030E/6031E/6032E/6033E series

The official specification book for National Instruments 6030E series data acquisition equipment, covers four core models of PCI/PXI bus types (NI 6030E/6031E/6032E/6033E), detailing the technical parameters of the device's I/O terminal definition, analog input/output, digital I/O, counter/timer and other core functions, as well as physical specifications, environmental adaptability and certification information. It is suitable for industrial data acquisition, laboratory measurement and other scenarios. The specific content is as follows:

Product Family and Basic Positioning

1. Model classification and bus type

The 6030E series equipment is divided according to "channel quantity" and "bus interface", covering different acquisition scale requirements. The specific models are as follows:

NI 6030E PCI/PXI 16 channel single ended/8-channel differential (only supports analog input/output)

NI PCI-MIO-16XE-10 PCI, like NI 6030E, is a version of the 6030E series PCI

NI 6031E PCI/PXI 64 channel single ended/32 channel differential (supports analog input/output)

NI 6032E PCI 16 channel single ended/8-channel differential (only supports analog input)

NI 6033E PCI 64 channel single ended/32 channel differential (only supports analog input)

2. Core functional framework

All models integrate three core functions: analog input (AI), digital I/O (DIO), and counter/timer. Some models (6030E/6031E) additionally support analog output (AO), and uniformly support DMA data transfer (scattering aggregation mode), programmable triggering and calibration functions, adapting to high reliability data acquisition requirements.

Core technical parameters

1. Analog Input (AI): Core Features of the Entire Series

(1) Basic collection ability

Number of channels: 6030E/6032E are 16 single ended/8-differential channels (configurable by software), 6031E/6033E are 64 single ended/32 differential channels;

ADC type: Successful Approximation, resolution 16 bits (1/65536);

Maximum sampling rate: 100 kS/s for a single channel (refer to the established schedule for multi-channel rates);

Input range: The software can configure bipolar (± 10V~± 100mV) and unipolar (0~10V~0~100mV), with a total of 12 ranges, supporting DC coupling;

Overvoltage protection: ± 25V when powered on, ± 15V when powered off, input voltage must be kept within ± 11V of ground.

(2) Accuracy and stability

Absolute accuracy: Taking the ± 10V range as an example, the full-scale absolute accuracy of the average data (100 points) after one year is 1.147mV (calibrated at 25 ℃ environment);

Temperature drift: Misalignment temperature drift ± 5 μ V/℃, gain temperature drift ± 8ppm/℃;

Common mode rejection ratio (CMRR): At DC~60Hz frequency, the small range (100mV~500mV) can reach 105dB, and the large range (± 10V) can reach 97dB, with strong anti-interference ability.

(3) Buffer and transmission

FIFO cache: 1024 samples for 6031E OEM version, 512 samples for other models;

Data transfer: Supports 3-channel DMA (analog input/output, counter 0/1), compatible with interrupts and programmable I/O.

2. Analog output (AO): only supported by 6030E/6031E

Number of channels: 2 channels (AO 0/AO 1), DAC with dual buffer design;

Output range: The software can be configured with ± 10V (bipolar) and 0-10V (unipolar);

Drive capability: ± 5mA current drive, output impedance of 0.1 Ω, supporting ground short circuit protection;

Dynamic performance: establishment time of 10 μ s (± 1LSB accuracy), slew rate of 5V/μ s, noise of 60 μ V rms (DC~1MHz);

Cache and transfer: FIFO cache 2048 samples, supporting DMA scatter aggregate transfer.

3. Digital I/O (DIO): Unified specifications for the entire series

Channel configuration: 8 universal digital channels (P0<0~7>), supporting bidirectional switching of input/output;

Logic level: compatible with 5V TTL/CMOS, input low level 0~0.8V, high level 2.0~5.0V; output low level ≤ 0.4V (24mA current), high level ≥ 4.35V (13mA current);

Trigger and Control: 10 programmable functional interfaces (PFI<0~9>), configurable for analog trigger (start/reference), counter source/gate control, supporting ± 35V overvoltage protection (when disabled).

4. Counter/Timer: Unified specifications for the entire series

Configuration: 2 24 bit up and down counters, 1 4-bit frequency divider;

Reference clock: The counter supports 20MHz/100kHz, the frequency divider supports 10MHz/100kHz, and the clock accuracy is ± 0.01%;

External frequency: maximum external source frequency of 20MHz, minimum pulse width of 10ns (edge detection mode);

Function support: frequency measurement, pulse width measurement, pulse generation, support for external source/gate selection (PFI/RTSI trigger line).

Definition and physical specifications of I/O terminals

1. Terminal interface

Connector types: 6030E/6032E are 68 pin male SCSI-II type, 6031E/6033E are 100 pin female 0.05 D type;

Key terminal functions:

Analog signals: AI<0~63>(6031E/6033E), AI SENSE (2-channel, 6031E/6033E), AO 0/AO 1, AI GND/AO GND;

Digital signal: P0<0~7>, PFI<0~9>, CTR 0/1 OUT, FREQ OUT;

Power supply:+5V (1A output, for external circuits), D GND (digital ground).

2. Physical and environmental parameters

Size: PCI device 17.5cm × 10.6cm (6.9in × 4.2in), PXI device 16.0cm × 10.0cm (6.3in × 3.9in);

Weight: 179-199g (6.2-7.0oz), slightly different due to model differences;

Working environment: temperature 0~50 ℃, humidity 10%~90% (no condensation), altitude ≤ 2000m;

Storage environment: Temperature -20~70 ℃, humidity the same as the working environment.

Calibration and Certification

1. Calibration requirements

Preheating time: Recommended 15 minutes (to ensure stable accuracy);

Calibration cycle: 1 year, supporting internal calibration (relying on onboard 5.000V reference source, temperature drift ± 0.6ppm/℃) and external calibration (reference voltage 6-9.999V);

Calibration storage: Calibration parameters are stored in EEPROM to ensure accuracy is maintained after power failure.

2. Compliance certification

Safety standards: comply with IEC 61010-1, EN 61010-1, UL 61010-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1;

Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC):

Radiation: EN 55011 Class A (10m), FCC Part 15A (>1GHz);

Immunity: EN 61326:1997 A2:2001;

Regional certification: CE, C-Tick, FCC Part 15 (Class A), requiring the use of shielded cables to ensure EMC compliance.

Additional design details

Trigger function: Supports analog triggering (12 bit resolution, programmable hysteresis) and digital triggering. The trigger source can be selected from AI channel, PFI interface, or RTSI trigger line (7 PCI devices, PXI devices compatible with PXI trigger bus);

Power requirements: The I/O connector provides+4.65~+5.25V DC (1A), and the bus power supply needs to refer to the specific equipment manual (excluding external VCC power consumption);

Pin definition: The document contains detailed pin diagrams for four models (such as the 68 pin pin of 6030E and the 100 pin pin of 6031E), clarifying the signal types and grounding relationships of each terminal for easy wiring deployment.