Page 2 - Safety Guidelines; Caution
USB-6008/6009 User Guide and Specifications 2 ni.com Figure 1. USB-6008/6009 Figure 2. USB-6008/6009 Back View Safety Guidelines Caution Operate the hardware only as described in these operating instructions. The following section contains important safety information that you must follow when insta...
Page 3 - Operate the device at or below the Measurement Category I
© National Instruments Corporation 3 USB-6008/6009 User Guide and Specifications Do not operate the device in an explosive atmosphere or where there may be flammable gases or fumes. If you must operate the device in such an environment, it must be in a suitably rated enclosure. If you need to clean ...
Page 4 - Software; USB Devices Getting Started Guide; Start»All Programs»National Instruments»; for more information.; VI Logger; Start»All Programs»
USB-6008/6009 User Guide and Specifications 4 ni.com • Measurement Category II is for measurements performed on circuits directly connected to the electrical distribution system. This category refers to local-level electrical distribution, such as that provided by a standard wall outlet (for example...
Page 5 - Hardware
© National Instruments Corporation 5 USB-6008/6009 User Guide and Specifications Hardware The following block diagram shows key functional components of the USB-6008/6009. Figure 3. Device Block Diagram P1.<0..3> P0.<0..7> Digital I/O T e rminal Bloc k AI <0..7> AO 0 AO 1 Analog I/...
Page 6 - Setting Up Hardware; Complete the following steps to set up the hardware:; Note
USB-6008/6009 User Guide and Specifications 6 ni.com Setting Up Hardware Complete the following steps to set up the hardware: 1. Install combicon screw terminal blocks by inserting them into the combicon jacks. Note The USB-6008/6009 kit ships with signal labels. You can apply the signal labels to t...
Page 7 - Module
© National Instruments Corporation 7 USB-6008/6009 User Guide and Specifications I/O Connector The USB-6008/6009 ships with one detachable screw terminal block for analog signals and one detachable screw terminal block for digital signals. These terminal blocks provide 16 connections that use 16 AWG...
Page 8 - GND
USB-6008/6009 User Guide and Specifications 8 ni.com Table 4. Digital Terminal Assignments Module Terminal Signal 17 P0.0 18 P0.1 19 P0.2 20 P0.3 21 P0.4 22 P0.5 23 P0 6 24 P0.7 25 P1.0 26 P1.1 27 P1.2 28 P1.3 29 PFI 0 30 +2.5 V 31 +5 V 32 GND 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17
Page 10 - Analog Input; MUX
USB-6008/6009 User Guide and Specifications 10 ni.com Analog Input You can connect analog input signals to the USB-6008/6009 through the I/O connector. Refer to Table 5 for more information about connecting analog input signals. Analog Input Circuitry Figure 5 illustrates the analog input circuitry ...
Page 11 - AI FIFO
© National Instruments Corporation 11 USB-6008/6009 User Guide and Specifications AI FIFO The USB-6008/6009 can perform both single and multiple A/D conversions of a fixed or infinite number of samples. A first-in-first-out (FIFO) buffer holds data during AI acquisitions to ensure that no data is lo...
Page 12 - Connecting Reference Single-Ended Voltage Signals
USB-6008/6009 User Guide and Specifications 12 ni.com Figure 7. Example of a Differential 20 V Measurement Connecting a signal greater than ±10 V on either pin results in a clipped output. Figure 8. Exceeding +10 V on AI Returns Clipped Output Connecting Reference Single-Ended Voltage Signals To con...
Page 13 - Digital Trigger; Analog Output; DACs
© National Instruments Corporation 13 USB-6008/6009 User Guide and Specifications Figure 9. Connecting a Reference Single-Ended Voltage Signal Digital Trigger When an AI task is defined, you can configure PFI 0 as a digital trigger input. When the digital trigger is enabled, the AI task waits for a ...
Page 14 - Connecting Analog Output Loads; Minimizing Glitches on the Output Signal; for more information about minimizing; Digital I/O Circuitry
USB-6008/6009 User Guide and Specifications 14 ni.com Connecting Analog Output Loads To connect loads to the USB-6008/6009, connect the positive lead of the load to the AO terminal, and connect the ground of the load to a GND terminal. Figure 11. Connecting a Load Minimizing Glitches on the Output S...
Page 15 - Source/Sink Information; for more information about how to
© National Instruments Corporation 15 USB-6008/6009 User Guide and Specifications Figure 12. Example of Connecting a Load Caution Exceeding the maximum input voltage ratings or maximum output ratings, which are listed in the Specifications , can damage the DAQ device and the computer. National Instr...
Page 16 - Place an ammeter in series with the load.
USB-6008/6009 User Guide and Specifications 16 ni.com Figure 13. Example of Connecting External User-Provided Resistor Complete the following steps to determine the value of the user-provided pull-up resistor: 1. Place an ammeter in series with the load. 2. Place a variable resistor between the digi...
Page 17 - Static DIO; Event Counter; Specifications; Reference and Power Sources
© National Instruments Corporation 17 USB-6008/6009 User Guide and Specifications National Instruments has several signal conditioning solutions for digital applications requiring high current drive. • If you configure a DIO line as an input, do not drive the line with voltages outside of its normal...
Page 18 - software selectable
USB-6008/6009 User Guide and Specifications 18 ni.com Specifications The following specifications are typical at 25 °C, unless otherwise noted. Analog Input Converter type ........................................Successive approximation Analog inputs ..........................................8 singl...
Page 19 - trigger
© National Instruments Corporation 19 USB-6008/6009 User Guide and Specifications Trigger source ........................................ Software or external digital trigger System noise USB-6008, differential.................... 1.47 mVrmsUSB-6009, single-ended ................. 2.93 mVrmsUSB-6009...
Page 21 - Digital logic levels; External Voltage; to 5 V; Bus Interface; Level
© National Instruments Corporation 21 USB-6008/6009 User Guide and Specifications Digital logic levels External Voltage +5 V output (200 mA maximum) .......... +5 V typical, +4.85 V minimum +2.5 V output (1 mA maximum) ........... +2.5 V typical +2.5 V accuracy ..................................... ...
Page 23 - Voltages; Connect only voltages that are within these limits.; Hazardous Locations; The USB-6008/6009 are not certified for use in hazardous locations.; Environmental
© National Instruments Corporation 23 USB-6008/6009 User Guide and Specifications Voltages Connect only voltages that are within these limits. Channel-to-GND .................................... ± 30 V max, Measurement Category I Measurement Category I is for measurements performed on circuits not d...
Page 24 - Electromagnetic Compatibility; FCC Part 15A above 1 GHz; CE Compliance; Where to Go for Support; you have access to everything from
USB-6008/6009 User Guide and Specifications 24 ni.com Electromagnetic Compatibility Emissions ................................................EN 55011 Class A at 10 m FCC Part 15A above 1 GHz Immunity ................................................Industrial levels per EN 61326:1997 + A2:2001, Tabl...
Page 25 - and follow the calling
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