Page 2 - Block Diagram; Installing Software; Drivers and Updates; Product Line
USB-6501 OEM User Guide 2 ni.com Figure 2. USB-6501 OEM Dimensions (Front and Rear Views) Block Diagram Figure 3 shows key functional components of the USB-6501 OEM device. Figure 3. Device Block Diagram Refer to the Safety Guidelines section of this document for important safety information. Instal...
Page 3 - I/O Connector and Cable; Signal
© National Instruments Corporation 3 USB-6501 OEM User Guide I/O Connector and Cable Use any 34-pin female IDC (ribbon) cable to connect to the IDC connector on the USB-6501 OEM device. Table 1 lists the pin assignments and signal names for the IDC connector. Table 1. Pin Assignments Signal Pin Conn...
Page 4 - Static DIO; Signal Name
USB-6501 OEM User Guide 4 ni.com Signal Descriptions Table 2 describes the signals available on the I/O connectors. Digital I/O The USB-6501 OEM has 24 single-ended digital lines, P0.<0..7>, P1.<0..7>, and P2.<0..7>, which comprise the three DIO ports. P2.7 can also function as a 3...
Page 5 - Digital I/O Circuitry
© National Instruments Corporation 5 USB-6501 OEM User Guide Figure 4. 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 th...
Page 7 - Specifications
© National Instruments Corporation 7 USB-6501 OEM User Guide Power-On States At system startup and reset, the hardware sets all DIO lines to high-impedance inputs. The DAQ device does not drive the signal high or low. Each line has a weak pull-up resistor connected to it. Event Counter You can confi...
Page 8 - Counter
USB-6501 OEM User Guide 8 ni.com Pull-up resistor ........................................4.7 k Ω VBus (nominally 5 V) Absolute voltage range ...........................– 0.5 to 5.8 V with respect to GND Power-on state ........................................Input (high impedance) Digital logic leve...
Page 9 - Power Requirements; Overvoltage Protection
© National Instruments Corporation 9 USB-6501 OEM User Guide Power Requirements USB 4.10 to 5.25 VDC ............................ 80 mA typical, 500 mA max USB Suspend .................................. 300 µ A standby mode, 500 µ A max Physical Characteristics Dimensions ..............................
Page 10 - Hazardous Locations; Environmental; CE Compliance
USB-6501 OEM User Guide 10 ni.com specially protected secondary circuits. Such voltage measurements include signal levels, special equipment, limited-energy parts of equipment, circuits powered by regulated low-voltage sources, and electronics. Caution Do not use this module for connection to signal...
Page 11 - Safety Guidelines
© National Instruments Corporation 11 USB-6501 OEM User Guide Note Refer to the Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for this product for any additional regulatory compliance information. To obtain the DoC for this product, visit ni.com/certification , search by model number or product line, and click th...
Page 13 - Where to Go for Support
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