NI USB-6001 Multifunction I/O Device

The NI USB-6001 is a bus-powered USB data acquisition device that delivers analog input, analog output, digital I/O, and counter functionality in a compact, portable form factor. It connects via full-speed USB 2.0 with Micro-B receptacle and detachable screw terminal connectors for analog and digital signal routing.

– Technical Specifications

Analog Input
• 8 single-ended channels (configurable as 4 differential)
• 14-bit resolution
• Maximum sampling rate: 20 kS/s
• Input voltage range: ±10 V
• Absolute accuracy: 26 mV
• Differential (DIFF) and Referenced Single-Ended (RSE) modes supported
• Multiplexer routes one channel at a time to DIFF/RSE input

Analog Output
• 2 channels
• Maximum update rate: 5 kS/s per channel

Digital I/O
• 13 bidirectional channels
• TTL compatible
• PFI 0 and PFI 1 configurable as edge counter inputs or digital trigger inputs

Counter/Timer
• Single 32-bit counter
• Edge counter (rising or falling edges)
• Maximum input frequency: 5 MHz
• Source: PFI 0 or PFI 1
• Counts up only; downward counting not supported

Physical & Connectivity
• Dimensions: 75.4 mm × 86.2 mm × 23.6 mm (without terminals); 93.2 mm × 86.2 mm × 23.6 mm (with terminals)
• Weight: 83 g (without terminals); 105 g (with terminals)
• Screw terminal wire gauge: 16 to 28 AWG (0.08 to 1.31 mm²)
• Screw terminal torque: 0.22–0.25 N·m

Power & Electrical
• Bus-powered via USB; +5 V auxiliary output up to 150 mA

– Key Features

• Fully bus-powered operation eliminates external power supply requirements
• Detachable screw terminal blocks simplify integration into benchtop and panel-mount systems
• Compact form factor (23.6 mm height) fits space-constrained applications
• 32-bit counter with 5 MHz maximum input frequency supports precision event counting
• TTL-compatible digital I/O enables direct interfacing with standard logic circuits

– Typical Applications

• Data logging and parameter monitoring in laboratory environments
• Portable measurement and control systems
• Hardware-in-the-loop testing requiring modest I/O density
• Edge counting and event detection in embedded systems

– Compatibility & Integration

Operating system support: Windows 11, Windows 10, Linux (legacy drivers). Operates 0 °C to 45 °C; humidity 5–95% RH noncondensing. Intended for indoor use at altitudes up to 2,000 m. Complies with CISPR 11 Class A equipment standards.