Description
NI PCI-6110 | 4-Channel 12-Bit High-Speed DAQ Board New In Stock
Architect’s Product Breakdown
The National Instruments PCI-6110 operates as a high-performance simultaneous-sampling acquisition card within standard full-length PCI host computer chassis. In demanding test benches, shock testing rigs, and transient pulse measurement systems where zero phase skew between channels is required, this S-Series hardware provides dedicated 12-bit analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) for each of its four analog input channels. Operating at up to 5 MS/s per channel simultaneously (yielding a combined throughput of 20 MS/s), the model prevents phase misalignment common in traditional single-ADC multiplexed DAQ boards.
Deploying or replacing this model in an industrial or laboratory host PC requires careful attention to physical slot dimensions, heat dissipation, and input voltage scaling. Uniquely designed for high-amplitude transient environments (such as 42V automotive and high-voltage transducer testing), the hardware supports extended input ranges up to \pm 42 V alongside built-in analog and digital triggering features. When carrying out maintenance swaps, engineers must verify that terminal cabling (such as the 68-pin SCSI-II interface block) maintains continuous shielding to preserve low-noise signal paths during high-speed burst transfers.
PCI-6110
Key Technical Specifications
- Manufacturer: National Instruments (NI)
- Product Category: Simultaneous Sampling Multifunction DAQ Board
- Part Number / Catalog No.: PCI-6110 (777475-01 / 184111-01)
- Analog Inputs: 4 simultaneously sampled differential channels (1 ADC per channel)
- ADC Resolution: 12-bit
- Maximum Sampling Rate: 5 MS/s per channel synchronous sampling
- Input Voltage Ranges: Software-selectable from \pm 0.2 V up to \pm 42 V
- Analog Outputs: 2 channels (16-bit, up to 4 MS/s single channel / 2.5 MS/s dual channel)
- Digital I/O Lines: 8 TTL/CMOS-compatible bidirectional lines
- Counter/Timers: 2 x 24-bit counters (up to 20 MHz / 25 MHz)
- Bus Architecture & Length: Standard full-length 32-bit PCI slot interface
- I/O Connector: Single 68-pin female SCSI-II high-density connector
- Operating Temperature Range: 0°C to +55°C
- Weight: Approximately 450 g (1.0 lb)
Field Engineer’s Pitfall Guide (Unique Value)
- Chassis Length Interference: This high-speed hardware model uses a full-length PCI card profile. Attempting to force the board into a compact desktop or short industrial chassis will result in physical interference with drive bays or backplane power connectors.
- Hot-Swapping Under Power: Never insert or remove the PCI-6110 card while the host computer is powered on. Doing so risks shorting live +5V and +12V PCI bus rails, permanently frying the motherboard and board-level ADC chips.
- Ignoring High-Speed Thermal Dissipation: With multiple high-speed ADCs operating simultaneously at 5 MS/s per channel, the board generates noticeable thermal load. Operating the card in an enclosure without adequate cross-ventilation airflow can cause thermal drift or unexpected ADC timing glitches.
QA & Testing SOP (Transparency)
- Visual & Origin Verification: Units undergo microscopic examination to confirm clean gold-finger edge connectors, undamaged surface-mount capacitors/resistors, intact trace shielding, and authentic OEM labeling.
- Live Test Bench Environment: Measurement cards are seated in a full-length industrial PCI test fixture running validated NI-DAQmx driver suites and NI Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) to evaluate bus register stability.
- Simultaneous Sampling & Transient Diagnostics: Technicians route high-frequency multi-channel pulses into all 4 analog input channels simultaneously to verify ADC conversion accuracy, channel-to-channel phase alignment (< 10 ns skew), and full \pm 42 V input range scaling.
- Anti-Static Packaging: Post-testing units are sealed inside conductive ESD shielding bags and cushioned with high-density protective foam to prevent electrostatic discharge during transport.
Technical FAQ
Can I hot-swap the PCI-6110 card while the host computer is energized?
No. Standard PCI expansion slots do not support live hot-swapping. Always power down the host computer entirely before installing or removing this module.
What is the advantage of this model over multiplexed DAQ cards like the PCI-6025E?
This simultaneous sampling model features a dedicated ADC for every analog channel, allowing all 4 channels to acquire voltage points at the exact same instant (0 phase delay), whereas multiplexed cards share a single ADC and sample channels sequentially.
What cable and terminal block accessories work with this DAQ card?
The PCI-6110 uses a 68-pin SCSI-II connector interface. It pairs with NI shielded cables (such as SH68-68-EP) and terminal blocks like the SCB-68 or BNC-2110 for BNC-terminated signal lines.
What is the standard warranty status for surplus inventory units?
Verified surplus or factory-sealed measurement modules typically carry a 12-month operational warranty covering material and manufacturing defects under standard laboratory or industrial conditions.
