National Instruments PXIe-6341 PXI Multifunction I/O Module

The PXIe-6341 (Part Number: 781052-01) is a 16-bit Multifunction I/O Module. The key features of this I/O Module are analog I/O, digital I/O, and counter/timers in a single PXI module. The NI PXIe 6341 X Series module has 16 single-ended or 8 differential analog inputs and 2 analog outputs, as well as 24 digital I/O lines, four 32-bit counters, and one female VHDCI connector. The analog inputs have a 16-bit resolution, a maximum sampling rate of 500 kS/s per channel, and an input range from ±10 V to ±0.2V. The analog outputs have 16-bit resolution and 900 kS/s single-channel sampling rate. The frequency of counters is 100 MHz.

The counters in the PXIe-6341 module are used for PWM, encoders, and frequency. The counters can additionally be used for event counting and triggering. The NI PXIe 6341 module has advanced timing and triggering with NI-STC3 technology. It allows for timing and synchronization schemes. The module provides a new level of performance with the high-throughput PCI Express bus, NI-STC3 timing, and synchronization technology. The multicore-optimized driver and application software also plays a pivotal role. The PCI Express Bus offers a dedicated bandwidth of 250 MB/s maximum. The driver and software are supported for Windows 10/8/7/Vista/XP. The latest software prevents crashes and maximizes hardware and system performance. The NI device is equipped with a 68-pin VHDCI and a 68-pin SHC68 I/O connector. It has a recommended warm-up time of 15 minutes, and should be calibrated at least once every 2 years.

The National Instruments PXIe-6341 module is equipped with a DAQmx driver and MAX configuration utility, which makes configuration and measurements easier. The suitable applications of the PXIe-6341 X Series module are broadly ranged, including basic data logging to control test automation and various industrial applications, ranging from laboratory research, and design verification test to manufacturing test.

The standard 3U PXI device weighs 5.5 oz. It has a recommended operating temperature range of 0 ºC to 55 ºC, a storage temperature range of -40 ºC to 71 ºC, a power requirement of 1.6 W at +3.3 V, and 19.8 W at +12 V.