National Instruments USB-6251 Multifunction data acquisition device
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USB-6251

The NI USB-6251 is an M Series multifunction USB DAQ device combining 16-bit analog acquisition, two analog outputs, 24 digital I/O lines, and two 32-bit counters/timers.

ManufacturerNational Instruments
ModelUSB-6251
Product TypeMultifunction data acquisition device
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Analog input resolution16-bit
Maximum input sampling1.25 MS/s single channel; 1 MS/s aggregate multichannel
Analog outputs2 channels
Digital I/O24 lines
Counters/timersTwo 32-bit counters/timers
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The USB-6251 combines analog input, analog output, digital I/O, and counter/timer functions in a USB-connected M Series device. NI identifies laboratory automation, research, design verification, and manufacturing test as applications.

NI documents screw-terminal, BNC, mass-termination, and OEM versions. This catalog record does not establish a specific connection variant; confirm the device label and connectors before selecting signal cabling.

  • 16-bit analog input with a maximum single-channel sampling rate of 1.25 MS/s.
  • Two 16-bit analog output channels for voltage signal generation.
  • 24 digital I/O lines and two 32-bit counters/timers.
  • NI-DAQmx provides device configuration and measurement software support.
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Analog input resolution16 bit
Maximum analog input rate, single channel1.25 MS/s
Maximum analog input rate, multichannel aggregate1.00 MS/s
Analog output channels2 channels
Analog output resolution16 bit
Maximum analog output update rate, one channel2.86 MS/s
Maximum analog output update rate, two channels2.00 MS/s
Digital I/O lines24 lines
Counters/timers2 counters/timers, 32-bit
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National Instruments

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USB M Series

Data acquisition platform

USB-6251

Multifunction I/O device

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NI-DAQmx

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Does this record identify a mass-termination USB-6251?

The connection variant is not confirmed. USB-6251 versions include mass termination, screw terminal, BNC, and OEM; identify the actual device before selecting accessories.

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