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Contents

Safety Guidelines ......................................................................................................................3

Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines...............................................................................3

Unpacking .................................................................................................................................4

Packing List ...................................................................................................................... 4

Setting Up the Device ...............................................................................................................4

Installing the Software ......................................................................................................4

Preparing the Hardware ....................................................................................................5

Verifying the Installation .................................................................................................. 5

Using the NI USB-6000 in an Application ............................................................................... 6

Features ..................................................................................................................................... 7

Block Diagram .................................................................................................................. 7

LED Indicator ...................................................................................................................7

Cables and Accessories.............................................................................................................8

Pinout and Signal Descriptions................................................................................................. 9

Analog Input .............................................................................................................................10

Connecting Analog Input Signals .....................................................................................11

Wiring Considerations .............................................................................................. 12

AI Start Trigger................................................................................................................. 13

Digital I/O .................................................................................................................................14

Power-On States ............................................................................................................... 14

Source/Sink Information...................................................................................................14

I/O Protection....................................................................................................................15

PFI 0 and PFI 1 .........................................................................................................................16

Using PFI 0 as a Counter Source...................................................................................... 16

Using PFI 1 to Trigger an Analog Input Acquisition ....................................................... 16

Where to Go from Here ............................................................................................................16

Example Programs ............................................................................................................ 16

Related Documentation.....................................................................................................16

Where to Go for Support ..........................................................................................................19