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USB-6281 OEM

Name: USB-6281 OEM
Brand: National Instruments

The NI USB-6281 OEM is a board-level M Series USB data acquisition device with 18-bit analog input, two analog outputs and 24 digital I/O lines. Part 197596-03 is the unenclosed OEM version for system integration.

ManufacturerNational Instruments

ModelUSB-6281 OEM

Part Number197596-03

Product TypeOEM multifunction data acquisition device

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Analog inputs16 single-ended or 8 differential; 18-bit resolution

Maximum input sampling625 kS/s single channel; 500 kS/s multichannel aggregate

Analog outputs2 channels

Digital I/O24 bidirectional lines

Counters/timersTwo 32-bit counters/timers

ConstructionUnenclosed OEM board; USB 2.0 interface

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The USB-6281 OEM combines analog acquisition, analog output, digital I/O and counter/timer functions in an unenclosed USB device. NI identifies part 197596-03 as the M Series OEM configuration, distinct from the enclosed screw-terminal and mass-termination configurations.

Analog inputs support 16 single-ended or 8 differential channels with selectable bipolar voltage ranges. The maximum acquisition rate is 625 kS/s for one channel or 500 kS/s shared across multiple channels; these are not per-channel simultaneous sampling rates.

18-bit analog-to-digital conversion with selectable input ranges from ±0.1 V to ±10 V.
Two analog output channels alongside 24 bidirectional digital I/O lines.
Correlated digital I/O, analog and digital triggering, and two 32-bit counters/timers.
USB Signal Stream data transfers for analog acquisition.
OEM configuration uses two generic signal connectors rather than the enclosed variants' terminal arrangements.

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Host interface	USB 2.0
Analog input channels	16 single-ended or 8 differential
Analog input resolution	18 bit
Maximum single-channel input sample rate	625 kS/s
Maximum multichannel aggregate input sample rate	500 kS/s
Analog input ranges	±0.1, ±0.2, ±0.5, ±1, ±2, ±5, ±10 V
Analog output channels	2 channels
Digital I/O	24 bidirectional lines
Counters/timers	2 counters/timers, 32-bit
Enclosure	Unenclosed OEM configuration

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USB 2.0 / M Series

Host interface and DAQ family

USB-6281 OEM

Unenclosed multifunction DAQ device, part 197596-03

Mechanical integration

NI provides dimensional drawings and CAD resources specifically indexed to part 197596-03.

Use the 197596-03 OEM drawings when planning mounting and wiring; do not substitute enclosed-version connector layouts.

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NI USB-6281 Product Page and OEM ConfigurationProduct Page · ni.com

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PCI/PXI/USB-6281 SpecificationsSpecifications · ni.com

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USB-6281 Dimensional Drawings — Includes 197596-03Dimensional Drawings And CAD · ni.com

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OEM Part 197596-03 Mechanical Drawings and CAD ResourcesTechnical resource

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Which part number identifies the USB-6281 OEM configuration?

NI lists 197596-03 as the USB-6281 M Series OEM configuration. This is the unenclosed version with generic OEM signal connections.

Does 625 kS/s apply to every analog input channel?

No. The maximum is 625 kS/s for single-channel acquisition. Multichannel acquisition has a maximum aggregate rate of 500 kS/s shared across the channels being scanned.

Where can I find mechanical information for the OEM board?

NI's USB-6281 dimensional drawings page includes separate PDF, DXF and 3D CAD entries for part 197596-03.