S Series Multifunction DAQ
16-Bit, 250 kS/s/Channel, 8 Analog Inputs
NI 6143
• 8 differential 16-bit analog inputs
• 250 kS/s per channel analog input
• Simultaneous sampling
• 8 digital I/O lines
(5 V TTL/CMOS);
two 24-bit counter/timers
• Digital triggering
• ±5 V analog input signal range
• Measurement services that simplify
configuration and measurements
Recommended Software
• LabVIEW 7.x or higher
• LabWindows/CVI 7.x or higher
• Measurement Studio 7.x or higher
• SignalExpress 1.x or higher
Other Compatible Software
• VI Logger 2.x or higher
• Visual Studio .NET
• Visual Basic, C/C++, and C#
Operating Systems
• Windows 2000/NT/XP
• Mac OS X
• Linux
Measurement Services
Software (included)
1
• NI-DAQmx driver
• Measurement & Automation
Explorer configuration utility
• VI Logger Lite data-logging software
1
Mac
OS X and Linux applications
must use NI-DAQmx Base driver software.
Calibration Certificate Available
Family
NI 6143
Bus
PCI, PXI
Analog Inputs
8
Input Resolution
16 bits
Sampling Rate
250 kS/s per channel
Input Range
±5 V
Digital I/O
8
Counter/ Timers
2, 24-bit
Trigger
Digital
Table 1. Channel, Speed, and Resolution Specifications
Overview and Applications
National Instruments 6143 devices combine the latest in PC
technologies to deliver simultaneous sampling for high-channel-
count applications at a low cost. Use these devices in a variety of
applications, including:
• High-energy physics
• Ultrasonic and sonar testing
• Ballistics and highly transient signals
• Multiaxis control
Better Dynamic Specifications –
Because each channel has a
dedicated ADC, there is less concern with settling time and the noise
and error caused by switching input channels. You can tune the
analog input path for both accurate DC and dynamic measurements.
Traditional data acquisition devices are ideal for DC measurements,
but are not always the best solution for dynamic measurements.
Low-Cost –
The decrease in price of ADCs over time has made a
dedicated ADC per channel architecture cost-effective.
Features
These devices fall into the NI S Series product family. The S stands for
simultaneous sampling, the most evident benefit of the dedicated
analog-to-digital converter (ADC) per channel architecture. However,
the architecture has a few less obvious but very important advantages.
Dedicated ADCs per Channel –
This architecture offers a much
higher sampling rate per channel. Traditional data acquisition
devices share the sampling rate among the number of active
channels. The overall data throughput stays the same. With S Series
devices, the aggregate throughput increases with the number of
active channels.
Ordering Information
NI PCI-6143 ..................................................................778913-01
NI PXI-6143 ..................................................................779063-01
Includes data acquisition driver software.
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For complete product specifications, pricing, and accessory
information, call (800) 813 3693 (U.S. only) or go to
ni.com/dataacquisition.
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