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National Instruments USB-6218 Isolated multifunction data acquisition device
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USB-6218

The NI USB-6218 is a bus-powered, isolated multifunction DAQ device with analog I/O, digital inputs and outputs, and two counters. This catalog record identifies the screw-terminal version, part number 779678-01.

ManufacturerNational Instruments
ModelUSB-6218
Part Number779678-01
Product TypeIsolated multifunction data acquisition device
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Analog inputs32 single-ended or 16 differential
Input performance16-bit; 250 kS/s maximum aggregate
Analog outputs2 channels
ConnectionScrew terminals; USB bus power
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Overview

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The USB-6218 combines voltage acquisition and generation with digital signaling in a USB-connected M Series device. NI identifies portable logging, field monitoring, and test and control as relevant uses.

  • USB Signal Streaming supports bidirectional data transfer.
  • Eight dedicated digital inputs and eight dedicated digital outputs.
  • Two 32-bit counters support timing and counting tasks.
Verified specifications

Technical data

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Analog input resolution16 bit
Maximum aggregate input sample rate250 kS/s
Analog input ranges±0.2, ±1, ±5, ±10 V
Analog input FIFO4095 samples
Analog output resolution16 bit
Maximum output update rate250 per channel kS/s
Analog output range±10 V
Channel-to-earth isolation, continuous30 Vrms / 60 VDC / 42.4 Vpk; Measurement Category I
Operating temperature0 to 45 °C
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National Instruments

Manufacturer

USB M Series

DAQ family and host interface

USB-6218

Isolated multifunction DAQ

Driver

NI-DAQmx

Isolation is channel-to-earth, not channel-to-channel. Do not use for CAT II, CAT III, or CAT IV measurements.
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USB-6218 Product PageManufacturer Product Page · ni.com
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USB-6218 SpecificationsSpecifications PDF · download.ni.com
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USB-6218 Dimensional DrawingsDrawings And CAD Resources · ni.com
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Does this record describe the BNC or OEM version?

The supplied part number, 779678-01, identifies the enclosed screw-terminal version. NI lists BNC and OEM versions separately.

Are the digital lines bidirectional?

No. The specifications identify separate banks of eight inputs and eight outputs.

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