NI 6509 User Guide and Specifications
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Related Documentation
The following documents contain information that you may find helpful as
you use this user guide:
•
NI-DAQmx for USB Getting Started Guide
—This guide describes how
to install the NI-DAQmx software, the DAQ device, and how to
confirm that the device is operating properly.
•
NI-DAQmx Help
—This help file contains information about using
NI-DAQmx to program National Instruments devices. NI-DAQmx
is the software you use to communicate with and control NI DAQ
devices.
•
Measurement & Automation Explorer Help for NI-DAQmx
—This
help file contains information about configuring and testing DAQ
devices using Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) for
NI-DAQmx, and information about special considerations for
operating systems.
•
DAQ Assistant Help
—This help file contains information about
creating and configuring channels, tasks, and scales using the DAQ
Assistant.
I/O Connector
The 100-pin high-density SCSI connector on the NI USB-6509 provides
access to 96 digital inputs and outputs. Use this connector to connect to
external devices, such as solid-state relays (SSRs) and LEDs. For easy
connection to the digital I/O connector, use the National Instruments
SH100-100-F shielded digital I/O cable with the SCB-100 connector block,
or use the R1005050 ribbon cable with the CB-50 or CB-50LP connector
block.
Caution
Do
not
make connections to the digital I/O that exceed the maximum I/O
specifications. Doing so may permanently damage the NI USB-6509 device and the
computer. Refer to the
sections for information
about maximum input ratings.
Pin Assignments
SH100-100-F Pin Assignments
Figure 6 shows the pin assignments for the NI USB-6509 using the
SH100-100-F cable. The naming convention for each pin is P
X
.
Y
, where
X
is the port (P) number, and
Y
is the line number or name.
