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M Series High-Speed
16 or 32 analog inputs at 16-bit,
1.25 MS/s (1 MS/s scanning)
Up to 4 analog outputs at 16-bit,
2.8 MS/s (2 s full-scale settling)
7 programmable input ranges
(100 mV to 10 V) per channel
Up to 48 TTL/CMOS digital I/O lines
(up to 32 hardware-timed at 10 MHz)
Two 32-bit, 80 MHz counter/timers
Analog and digital triggering
NI-MCal calibration technology for
improved measurement accuracy
6 DMA channels for high-speed
data throughput
NI-DAQmx measurement services
software for simplified configuration
and measurements
3 year warranty
Family
NI 6250
NI 6251
NI 6254
NI 6259
Bus
PCI, PXI
PCI, PXI
PCI, PXI
PCI, PXI
Analog Inputs
16
16
32
32
Operating Systems
Windows 2000/NT/XP
Recommended Software
LabVIEW
LabWindows/CVI
Measurement Studio
Measurement Services
Software (included)
NI-DAQmx
Analog Input
Resolution (bits)
16
16
16
16
Analog Outputs
0
2
0
4
Output
Resolution (bits)
16
16
Max Output
Rate (MS/s)
2.8
2.8
Output
Range (V)
10
10
Digital I/O
24
24
48
48
Correlated
(Clocked) DIO
8, up to 10 MHz
8, up to 10 MHz
32, up to 10 MHz
32, up to 10 MHz
Recommended Accessories
Terminal Block
SCB-68, BNC-2110, TBX-68
SCB-68, BNC-2110, TBX-68
Cable
SHC68-68-EPM
SHC68-68-S
Table 2. Recommended Accessories (Two cables and accessories are required to access all
pins on the NI 6254 and 6259 devices.)
AI 2
AI GND
AI 11
AI SENSE
AI 10
AI 3
AI GND
AI 4
AI GND
AI 13
AI 6
AI GND
AI 15
TERMINAL 68
TERMINAL 34
AI GND
NC
NC
NC
NC
D GND
P0.0
P0.5
APFI 0
P0.4
D GND
P0.1
P0.6
D GND
P0.2
P0.7
P0.3
D GND
+5 V
D GND
D GND
AI 12
AI 5
AI GND
AI 14
AI 7
TERMINAL 35
TERMINAL 1
PFI 0/P1.0
PFI 1/P1.1
D GND
PFI 11/P2.3
PFI 10/P2.2
D GND
PFI 2/P1.2
PFI 3/P1.3
PFI 4/P1.4
PFI 13/P2.5
PFI 15/P2.7
+5 V
D GND
PFI 5/P1.5
PFI 6/P1.6
D GND
PFI 7/P1.7
PFI 8/P2.0
D GND
D GND
PFI 9/P2.1
PFI 12/P2.4
PFI 14/P2.6
NC = No Connect
P0.30
P0.28
P0.25
D GND
P0.22
P0.21
D GND
+5 V
D GND
P0.17
P0.16
AI 1
AI GND
AI 10
AI 3
AI GND
AI 4
AI GND
AI 13
AI 6
AI GND
AI 15
TERMINAL 68
TERMINAL35
TERMINAL 34
TERMINAL 1
NC
NC
APFI 0
P0.4
D GND
P0.1
P0.6
D GND
+5 V
TERMINAL 1
TERMINAL 34
TERMINAL 35
TERMINAL 68
D GND
D GND
PFI 0/P1.0
PFI 1/P1.1
D GND
+5 V
D GND
PFI 5/P1.5
PFI 6/P1.6
D GND
PFI 9/P2.1
PFI 12/P2.4
PFI 14/P2.6
D GND
D GND
+5 V
D GND
P0.14
P0.9
D GND
P0.12
APFI 1
NC
NC
AI 31
AI GND
AI 22
AI 29
AI GND
AI 20
AI GND
AI 19
AI 26
AI GND
AI 17
AI 24
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
D GND
D GND
P0.24
P0.23
P0.31
P0.29
P0.20
P0.19
P0.18
D GND
P0.26
P0.27
P0.11
P0.15
P0.10
D GND
P0.13
P0.8
D GND
NC
NC
AI GND
AI 23
AI 30
AI GND
AI 21
AI 28
AI SENSE 2
AI 27
AI GND
AI 18
AI 25
AI GND
AI 16
NC = No Connect
AI 0
AI GND
AI 9
AI 2
AI 8
AI 1
AI GND
AI 10
AI 3
AI GND
AI 4
AI GND
AI GND
AI 11
AI SENSE
AI 12
AI 5
AI GND
AI 14
AI 13
AI 6
AI GND
AI 15
TERMINAL 68
TERMINAL 34
AO 0
AO GND
AO GND
D GND
P0.0
P0.5
AO 1
APFI 0
P0.4
D GND
P0.1
P0.6
D GND
+5 V
D GND
D GND
AI 7
AI GND
TERMINAL 35
TERMINAL 1
PFI 0/P1.0
PFI 1/P1.1
D GND
+5 V
D GND
PFI 5/P1.5
PFI 6/P1.6
D GND
PFI 9/P2.1
PFI 12/P2.4
PFI 14/P2.6
D GND
P0.2
P0.7
P0.3
PFI 11/P2.3
PFI 10/P2.2
D GND
PFI 2/P1.2
PFI 3/P1.3
PFI 4/P1.4
PFI 13/P2.5
PFI 15/P2.7
PFI 7/P1.7
PFI 8/P2.0
D GND
D GND
68
67
66
65
64
63
62
61
60
59
58
57
56
55
54
53
52
51
50
49
48
47
46
45
44
43
42
41
40
39
38
37
36
35
NI 6259 Pinout
34
33
32
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
AI 8
P0.30
P0.28
P0.25
D GND
P0.22
P0.21
D GND
+5 V
D GND
P0.17
P0.16
AI 1
AI GND
AI 10
AI 3
AI GND
AI 4
AI GND
CONNECTOR 1
(AI 16-31)
34
33
32
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
NI 6251 Pinout
AI 8
NI 6254 Pinout
CONNECTOR 0
(AI 0-15)
68
67
66
65
64
63
62
61
60
59
58
57
56
55
54
53
52
51
50
49
48
47
46
45
44
43
42
41
40
39
38
37
36
35
34
33
32
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
NC = No Connect
NI 6250 Pinout
AI 0
AI GND
AI 9
AI 2
AI GND
AI 11
AI SENSE
AI 12
AI 5
AI GND
AI 14
AI 7
AI GND
AO GND
AO GND
D GND
P0.0
P0.5
D GND
P0.2
P0.7
P0.3
PFI 11/P2.3
PFI 10/P2.2
D GND
PFI 2/P1.2
PFI 3/P1.3
PFI 4/P1.4
PFI 13/P2.5
PFI 15/P2.7
PFI 7/P1.7
PFI 8/P2.0
D GND
D GND
68
67
66
65
64
63
62
61
60
59
58
57
56
55
54
53
52
51
50
49
48
47
46
45
44
43
42
41
40
39
38
37
36
35
CONNECTOR 1
(AI 16-31)
AI 0
AI GND
AI 9
AI 8
CONNECTOR 0
(AI 0-15)
34
33
32
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
CONNECTOR 0
(AI 0-15)
68
67
66
65
64
63
62
61
60
59
58
57
56
55
54
53
52
51
50
49
48
47
46
45
44
43
42
41
40
39
38
37
36
35
CONNECTOR 0
(AI 0-15)
AI 0
AI GND
AI 9
AI 2
AI GND
AI 11
AI SENSE
AI 12
AI 5
AI GND
AI 14
AI 7
AI GND
NC
NC
D GND
P0.0
P0.5
D GND
P0.2
P0.7
P0.3
PFI 11/P2.3
PFI 10/P2.2
D GND
PFI 2/P1.2
PFI 3/P1.3
PFI 4/P1.4
PFI 13/P2.5
PFI 15/P2.7
PFI 7/P1.7
PFI 8/P2.0
D GND
D GND
AI 13
AI 6
AI GND
AI 15
TERMINAL 68
TERMINAL 35
AO 0
AO 1
TERMINAL 34
TERMINAL 1
APFI 0
P0.4
D GND
P0.1
P0.6
D GND
+5 V
TERMINAL 1
TERMINAL 34
D GND
D GND
PFI 0/P1.0
PFI 1/P1.1
D GND
+5 V
D GND
PFI 5/P1.5
PFI 6/P1.6
D GND
PFI 9/P2.1
PFI 12/P2.4
PFI 14/P2.6
TERMINAL 35
TERMINAL 68
D GND
D GND
+5 V
D GND
P0.14
P0.9
D GND
P0.12
APFI 1
AO 3
AO 2
AI 31
AI GND
AI 22
AI 29
AI GND
AI 20
AI GND
AI 19
AI 26
AI GND
AI 17
AI 24
35
D GND
36
D GND
37
P0.24
38
P0.23
39
P0.31
40
P0.29
41
P0.20
42
P0.19
43
P0.18
10
44
D GND
11
45
P0.26
12
46
P0.27
13
47
P0.11
14
48
P0.15
15
49
P0.10
16
50
D GND
17
51
P0.13
18
52
P0.8
19
53
D GND
20
54
AO GND
21
55
AO GND
22
56
AI GND
23
57
AI 23
24
58
AI 30
25
59
AI GND
26
60
AI 21
27
61
AI 28
28
62
AI SENSE 2
29
63
AI 27
30
64
AI GND
31
65
AI 18
32
66
AI 25
33
67
34
68
AI GND
AI 16
NI PCI-6250 ..................................................................779069-01
NI PCI-6251 ..................................................................779070-01
NI PCI-6254 ..................................................................779071-01
NI PCI-6259 ..................................................................779072-01
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PXI
NI PXI-6250 ..................................................................779116-01
NI PXI-6251 ..................................................................779117-01
NI PXI-6254 ..................................................................779118-01
NI PXI-6259 ..................................................................779119-01
Includes NI-DAQmx Measurement Services Software.
Specifications
Typical Performance Graphs
Analog Input
10 k
1k
10 k
5 k
1 k
100
2 k
100
10
1
11 V of AI GND
100 dB
10
Time (s)
100
25 V for up to 4 AI pins
15 V for up to 4 AI pins
20 mA max/AI pin
Minimum....................................................
Timing accuracy.........................................
Timing resolution .......................................
Input coupling...................................................
Input range .......................................................
Maximum working voltage for analog
inputs (signal + common mode).......................
CMRR (DC to 60 Hz) .........................................
Input impedance
AI+ to AI GND............................................
AI to AI GND............................................
Input bias current .............................................
Crosstalk (at 100 kHz)
Adjacent channels .....................................
Nonadjacent channels...............................
Small signal bandwidth (3 dB).......................
Input FIFO size ..................................................
Scan list memory..............................................
Data transfers ..................................................
Overvoltage protection
(AI <0..31>, AI SENSE, AI SENSE 2)
Device on ...................................................
Device off ..................................................
Input current during overvoltage condition .....
60 ppm of Step
(4 LSB for Full Scale Step)
1 s
1.5 s
2 s
15 ppm of Step
(1 LSB for Full Scale Step)
1.5 s
2 s
8 s
Number of channels
NI 6250/NI 6251........................................
NI 6254/NI 6259........................................
ADC resolution .................................................
DNL...................................................................
INL ...................................................................
Sampling rate
Maximum...................................................
1
0
-1
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7
-8
1k
10 k
100 k
Frequency (Hz)
1000 k
10000 k
CMRR (dB)
Source level
(AI <0..31>) ................................................
(APFI <0..1>)...............................................
Resolution.........................................................
Modes ............................................................
0.1 V Range
5 V Range
10 V Range
100
10
1k
10 k
100 k
Frequency (Hz)
Bandwidth (3 dB)
AI <0..31> ..................................................
APFI <0..1>.................................................
Accuracy ...........................................................
APFI <0..1> characteristics
Input impedance ........................................
Coupling.....................................................
Protection
Power on....................................................
Power off ...................................................
1
AI <0..15>, APFI 0
AI <0..31>, APFI <0..1>
Start Trigger, Reference Trigger, Pause Trigger,
Sample Clock, Convert Clock, Sample Clock Timebase
full scale
10 V
10 bits, 1 in 1,024
Level triggering, level triggering with hysteresis,
window triggering
3.4 MHz
3.9 MHz
1%
10 k
DC
30 V
15 V
Residual
Gain Error
(ppm of Reading)
60
70
70
80
90
130
150
Gain Tempco
(ppm/C)
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
Reference
Tempco
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Residual
Offset
Offset Error
Tempco
INL Error
(ppm of Range) (ppm of Range/C) (ppm of Range)
20
21
60
20
21
60
20
24
60
20
27
60
40
34
60
80
55
60
150
90
60
NoiseUncertainty =
1
RandomNoise 3
100
Absolute accuracy at full scale on the analog input channels is determined using the following assumptions:
TempChangeFromLastExternalCal = 10 C
TempChangeFromLastInternalCal = 1 C
number_of_readings = 100
CoverageFactor = 3
For example, on the 10 V range, the absolute accuracy at full scale is as follows:
GainError = 60 ppm + 13 ppm 1 + 1 ppm 10
GainError = 83 ppm
NoiseUncertainty =
275 V 3
100
, NoiseUncertainty = 83 V
Sensitivity is the smallest voltage change that can be detected. It is a function of noise.
Random Noise,
(V
rms)
280
140
57
32
21
16
15
Absolute
Accuracy at
Full Scale1 (V)
1920
1010
410
220
130
74
52
Sensitivity2
(V)
112.0
56.0
22.8
12.8
8.4
6.4
6.0
0
2
0
4
16 bits
1 LSB
16 bit guaranteed
Refer to the AO Absolute Accuracy Table
2.86 MS/s
2.00 MS/s
1.54 MS/s
1.25 MS/s
50 ppm of sample rate
50 ns
10 V, 5 V, external reference on APFI <0..1>
Residual
Gain Error
(ppm of Reading)
75
85
Gain Tempco
(ppm/C)
17
8
Residual
Offset Error
(ppm of Range)
40
40
Reference
Tempco
1
1
Offset Tempco
(ppm of Range/C)
2
2
INL Error
(ppm of Range)
64
64
Absolute
Accuracy at
Full Scale1 (V)
2080
1045
Absolute Accuracy at full scale numbers is valid immediately following internal calibration and assume the device is operating within 10 C of the last external calibration.
AbsoluteAccuracy = OutputValue (GainError) + Range (OffsetError)
GainError = ResidualGainError + GainTempco (TempChangeFromLastInternalCal) + ReferenceTempco (TempChangeFromLastExternalCal)
OffsetError = ResidualOffsetError + AOOffsetTempco (TempChangeFromLastInternalCal) + INL_Error
External Reference
10 k
DC
Digital I/O/PFI
Static Characteristics
30 V
15 V
11 V
20 V/s
Normalized AO Amplitude
Attenuation (dB)
Number of channels
NI 6250/NI 6251........................................ 24 total
8 (P0.<0..7>)
16 (PFI <0..7>/P1, PFI <8..15>/P2)
NI 6254/NI 6259........................................ 48 total
32 (P0.<0..31>)
16 (PFI <0..7>/P1, PFI <8..15>/P2)
Ground reference ............................................. D GND
Direction control............................................... Each terminal individually
programmable as input or output
Pull-down resistor ............................................ 50 to 75 k
Input voltage protection1 ................................. 20 V on up to two pins
1 Stresses
beyond those listed under input voltage protection may cause permanent damage to the device.
10 k
Frequency (Hz)
100 k
1M
Terminals used
NI 6250/NI 6251........................................
NI 6254/NI 6259........................................
Port/sample size
NI 6250/NI 6251........................................
NI 6254/NI 6259........................................
Waveform generation (DO) FIFO ......................
Waveform acquisition (DI) FIFO .......................
DO or DI Sample Clock frequency....................
DO or DI Sample Clock source1 .......................
Port 0 (P0.<0..7>)
Port 0 (P0.<0..31>)
Up to 8 bits
Up to 32 bits
2,047 samples
2,047 samples
0 to 10 MHz
Any PFI, RTSI, AI Sample or Convert Clock,
AO Sample Clock, Ctr n Internal Output, and
many other signals
The digital subsystem does not have its own dedicated interal timing engine. Therefore, a sample clock
must be provided from another subsystem on the device or an external source.
40
35
0 C; Vdd = 5.5 V
30
Level
Input high voltage (VIH)
Input low voltage (VIL)
Output high current (IOH)
P0.<0..31>
PFI <0..15>/P1/P2
Output low current (IOL)
P0.<0..31>
PFI <0..15>/P1/P2
Minimum
2.2 V
0V
Maximum
5.25 V
0.8 V
-24 mA
-16 mA
24 mA
16 mA
Minimum
0.8 V
0.2 V
Maximum
2.2 V
-10 A
250 A
Iol (mA)
20
25 C; Vdd = 5.0 V
15
10
55 C; Vdd = 4.5 V
5
Electrical Characteristics
Level
Positive-going threshold (VT+)
Negative-going threshold (VT)
Delta VT hysteresis (VT+ VT)
IIL input low current (Vin = 0 V)
IIH input high current (Vin = 5 V)
25
0
0
0 .2
0. 4
0 .6
Vol (V)
0. 8
1. 2
40
35
30
-10
Iol (mA)
25 C; Vdd = 5.0 V
-5
55 C; Vdd = 4.5 V
Ioh (mA)
-15
15
-25
10
-40
-45
0 .2
0 C; Vdd = 5.5 V
-50
2
4
Voh (V)
25 C; Vdd = 5.0 V
-5
55 C; Vdd = 4.5 V
-10
-15
-20
-25
-30
-35
-45
-50
2
4
Voh (V)
0 .6
Vol (V)
0. 8
General-Purpose Counter/Timers
Frequency Generator
0 C; Vdd = 5.5 V
-40
0. 4
Ioh (mA)
55 C; Vdd = 4.5 V
-35
0 C; Vdd = 5.5 V
20
-20
-30
25 C; Vdd = 5.0 V
25
Number of channels......................................... 1
Base clocks....................................................... 10 MHz, 100 kHz
Divisors ............................................................ 1 to 16
Base clock accuracy ......................................... 50 ppm
Output can be available on any PFI or RTSI terminal.
1. 2
Physical
Dimensions
PCI..............................................................
PXI..............................................................
I/O connectors
NI 6250/NI 6251........................................
NI 6254/NI 6259........................................
In other sections of this document, RTSI refers to RTSI <0..7> for PCI devices or PXI_TRIG <0..7> for PXI devices.
Bus Interface
PCI or PXI.......................................................... 3.3 V or 5 V signal environment
DMA channels.................................................. 6, analog input, analog output, digital input,
digital output, counter/timer 0, counter/timer 1
Power Requirements
Current draw from bus during no-load condition
+5 V............................................................ 0.03 A
+3.3 V......................................................... 0.725 A
+12 V.......................................................... 0.35 A
Current draw from bus during AI and AO overvoltage condition
+5 V............................................................ 0.03 A
+3.3 V......................................................... 1.2 A
+12 V.......................................................... 0.38 A
Power available from +5 V terminal ................ 1 A max, each connector, with self-resetting fuse
Other power limit for PXI devices.................... Current drawn from +5 V terminals and all
P0/PFI/P1/P2 terminals should not exceed 2 A
Maximum working voltage refers to the signal voltage plus the common-mode voltage.
Environmental
Operating temperature.....................................
Storage temperature ........................................
Relative humidity .............................................
Maximum altitude ............................................
Pollution Degree (indoor use only)...................
0 to 55 C
-20 to 70 C
10 to 90% noncondensing
2,000 m
2
Safety
This product is designed to meet the requirements of the following standards of safety for electrical
equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use:
IEC 61010-1, EN 61010-1
UL 61010-1
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010.1
For UL and other safety certifications, refer to the product label, or visit ni.com/certification, search by
model number or product line, and click the appropriate link in the Certification column.
Electromagnetic Compatibility
Emissions.......................................................... EN 55011 Class A at 10 m FCC Part 15A above 1 GHz
Immunity........................................................... EN 61326:1997 + A2:2001, Table 1
CE, C-Tick, and FCC Part 15 (Class A) Compliant
For EMC compliance, operate this device with shielded cabling.
CE Compliance
This product meets the essential requirements of applicable European Directives, as amended for
CE Marking, as follows:
Low-Voltage Directive (safety)......................... 73/23/EEC
Electromagnetic Compatibility
Directive (EMC) ................................................ 89/336/EEC
Refer to the Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for this product for any additional regulatory compliance
information. To obtain the DoC for this product, visit ni.com/certification, search by model number or
product line, and click the appropriate link in the Certification column.
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NI Factory Installation Services
NI Factory Installation Services (FIS) is the fastest and easiest way to
use your PXI or PXI/SCXI combination systems right out of the box.
Trained NI technicians install the software and hardware and
configure the system to your specifications. NI extends the standard
warranty by one year on hardware components (controllers, chassis,
modules) purchased with FIS. To use FIS, simply configure your
system online with ni.com/pxiadvisor.
Professional Services
OEM Support
We offer design-in consulting and product integration assistance
if you want to use our products for OEM applications. For
information about special pricing and services for OEM customers,
visit ni.com/oem for more information.
Calibration Services
NI recognizes the need to maintain properly calibrated devices for
high-accuracy measurements. We provide manual calibration
procedures, services to recalibrate your products, and automated
calibration software specifically designed for use by metrology
laboratories. Visit ni.com/calibration.
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