Products Description
NI PCI-6221 M Series Multifunction DAQ Data Acquisition Board

Technical Specifications
Model:PCI-6221
Brand:NI
Part No:779418-51 / 780058-51
Product type:PCI Bus M Series Multifunction DAQ(Data Acquisition) Board
ADC:16-bit resolution
Analog Input:16 single-ended /8 differential channels
Max sampling rate:250kS/s aggregate
Analog Output:2 channels,16-bit
Digital I/O:24 bidirectional DIO lines,TTL level
Counter/Timer:2×32-bit counter timers
Connector:68-pin SCSI
Function:multi-channel general voltage measurement,analog waveform output,PFI timing trigger,digital read/write,digital triggering,multi-board synchronization
Bus:32-bit PCI
Dimension:175mm107mm20mm
Weight:0.22kg
Operating temperature:0℃ ~ +55℃
Storage temperature:-20℃ ~ +70℃
Relative humidity:10~90% non-condensing
Certification:CE
System compatibility
PCI-6221 belongs to NI M Series multifunction DAQ platform.It works with standard PCI industrial PC,supported by NI-DAQmx and LabVIEW,widely used for general data acquisition,laboratory measurement,production line testing and continuous data logging.It is spare part for legacy test equipment overhaul.
Function
PCI-6221 is M-series multifunction PCI DAQ board.It integrates 16/8-ch analog input,2-channel analog output,24-channel digital I/O and 32-bit counter functions.16-bit ADC supports aggregate 250kS/s sampling.PFI lines support external timing and triggering for general automated test systems.
Installation
Insert PCI-6221 into PCI slot and fasten bracket.Connect signal wiring to 68pin SCSI terminal block.Install NI-DAQmx driver.Take ESD protection before installation.
Interface
‑68-pin SCSI multi-function I/O connector
‑PCI gold finger edge connector
‑Board status indicator
Feature
PCI-6221 classic NI M-series multifunction DAQ board.Typical faults:SCSI connector pin oxidation,ADC reading drift,counter timing error.Inspect analog input and digital channel before replacement.
Diagnostic
Fault phenomenon:abnormal AI reading,no AO output,digital channel failure,counting error.Check sensor wiring,PCI slot contact,DAQ driver and channel configuration.

Product Brief
PCI-6221 is NI PCI bus M Series multifunction DAQ board with 16-bit,250kS/s sampling,16AI,2AO and 24 DIO,for multi-channel voltage acquisition,automated measurement and legacy test equipment renovation.Mainly used for maintenance and replacement of old test equipment.ESD protection must be followed during handling.