The NI PCI-6052E is a multifunction data acquisition device for PCI bus systems delivering 16-channel analog input, dual analog output, digital I/O, and counter/timer functionality. Built on National Instruments’ E Series architecture, it integrates high-resolution measurement and control capabilities for laboratory automation, research, design verification, and manufacturing test environments.
Technical Specifications
-# Analog Input
• 16 single-ended or 8 differential channels
• 16-bit resolution at 333 kS/s maximum sampling rate
• 15 selectable ranges from ±10V to ±50 mV bipolar and 0–100 mV unipolar
• 60 µVrms noise (DC to 1 MHz)
• 97 dB CMRR at ±10V range
• 3.5 µs settling time to ±1 LSB; 15 V/µs slew rate
• DC coupling
-# Analog Output
• 2 channels, 16-bit resolution
• ±10V and 0–10V output ranges at 333 kS/s maximum rate
-# Digital I/O
• 8 lines; 50 kwords/s maximum transfer rate
• Input thresholds: 0.0–0.8V (low), 2.0–5.0V (high)
• Output levels: 0.4V max (low @ 5 mA), 4.35V min (high @ -3.5 mA)
-# Counter/Timers & Encoder Support
• 2 counters, 24-bit resolution; 20 MHz maximum rate; 50 ns timing resolution
• Non-quadrature counting with direction input; PWM output capable
• 2 encoder inputs with 24-bit count values
-# Triggering & Synchronization
• Analog and digital triggering from AI, PFI, RTSI
• Rising or falling edge response; 10 ns minimum pulse width
• TRIG1 edge-location mode and STARTSCAN edge-recognition mode configurable as trigger sources
• DAQ-STC timing controller with three dedicated timing groups
-# Memory & Transfer
• 512-sample FIFO buffer
• 3 DMA channels with scatter-gather support
-# Connector
• 68-pin male SCSI-II type
– Key Features
• Mixed-signal integration—analog, digital, and timing in a single card
• Wide input range selection optimizes signal-to-noise ratio across diverse sensor types
• 24-bit encoder counting enables motor and position feedback applications
• Hardware triggering and edge detection reduce CPU overhead
• 3-channel DMA minimizes latency for real-time tasks
– Typical Applications
Data logging, sensor integration, motor control feedback, process automation, instrument digitization, and test fixture validation in manufacturing and R&D environments.
– Compatibility & Integration
Requires PCI bus compatible computer with National Instruments DAQmx driver support. Integration with LabVIEW, C, C++, and .NET environments via NI APIs.
