The NI PCI-6036E is a 16-bit multifunction DAQ board for PCI systems, delivering 200 kS/s analog input sampling and 10 kS/s output capability. This E Series device integrates 16 single-ended or 8 differential analog input channels, 2 analog outputs, 8 digital I/O lines, and 2 24-bit counter/timers on a single card, making it suitable for test, measurement, and process control applications requiring moderate channel density and sampling rates.
Technical Specifications
Analog Inputs
• 16 single-ended or 8 differential channels
• 16-bit resolution
• 200 kS/s maximum sampling rate
• Input ranges: ±10 V, ±5 V, ±0.5 V, ±0.05 V
• Input configurations: Referenced Single-Ended (RSE), Non-Referenced Single-Ended (NRSE), Differential
• Input impedance: 100 GΩ in parallel with 100 pF
• Overvoltage protection: ±25/15 V
• Bias current: ±200 pA
• Temperature drift: <0.0010% of reading/°C
Analog Outputs
• 2 channels, 16-bit resolution
• 10 kS/s maximum output rate
• ±10 V output range
• Output impedance: 0.1 Ω
• Source/sink current: 5 A at ±10 V
• Short-circuit protection to ground
Digital I/O & Counters
• 8 TTL/CMOS digital lines, individually programmable
• 2 counter/timers, 24-bit resolution, 20 MHz maximum clock
• Supports encoder inputs and 24-bit PWM outputs
• 7 RTSI trigger lines and 8 PFI lines for signal routing
– Key Features
• Self-calibration via onboard precision voltage reference
• External calibration reference acceptance: 6 V to 10 V
• Digital triggering support
• 68-pin connector interface
• RTSI bus for multi-device synchronization
• Operating temperature: 0 to 55 °C
• Compact form factor: 6.9 x 4.2 inches
– Typical Applications
Process monitoring, sensor signal acquisition, motor control, PWM generation, counter-based measurements, and synchronized multi-device DAQ systems.
– Compatibility & Integration
Supports Windows 2000/NT/XP with NI-DAQmx or legacy NI-DAQ drivers. Compatible with LabVIEW, Visual Basic, C/C++, and C#.
