The National Instruments DAQPad-6020E is a portable USB multifunction data acquisition device engineered for mobile measurement and automation tasks. This 12-bit E Series instrument combines bus-powered operation with flexible power options, enabling fieldwork without external infrastructure. The compact 15 cm enclosure delivers 16 single-ended or 8 differential analog inputs, dual analog outputs, digital I/O, and dual 24-bit counters in a form factor optimized for desktop and portable deployment.
Technical Specifications
Analog Input
• 16 single-ended or 8 differential channels
• 12-bit resolution
• 100 kS/s maximum sampling rate
• ±0.05 V to ±10 V input range
• 100 GΩ input impedance in parallel with 50 pF
• Temperature drift: <0.0006% of reading per °C
Analog Output
• 2 channels
• 12-bit resolution
• 20 S/s output rate
Digital I/O
• 8 TTL lines at 5 V
Counter/Timer
• 2 counters, 24-bit resolution
• 20 MHz maximum frequency
Data Streaming
• 100 kS/s disk streaming capability (drive-dependent)
– Key Features
• USB connectivity with 68-pin male 0.050 D-type I/O connector
• Bus-powered from USB or external 9–30 VDC supply
• Optional BP-1 battery pack: 2.5–3 hours runtime
• Digital triggering support
• Dimensions: 5.8 × 8.4 × 1.5 inches (15 cm enclosure)
• BNC and mass termination variants available
– Typical Applications
Field data logging, portable instrumentation, real-time automation control, and sensor signal conditioning requiring 12-bit acquisition at kilosample rates.
– Compatibility & Integration
Supports NI-DAQ 7 driver with Windows NT/2000/XP, Linux, and Mac OS X. Compatible with LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, Measurement Studio, and standard languages (Visual Basic, C++, C#). Integrates with SCC and SCXI signal conditioning modules.
