National Instruments USB-6501 Manuel utilisateur
USER GUIDE
NI USB-6501
24-Channel, 32-Bit Counter Digital I/O Device
The National Instruments USB-6501 is a Full Speed USB 2.0 device that provides 24 DIO
channels and a 32-bit counter. This user guide describes how to use the device.
For specifications, refer to the NI USB-6501 Device Specifications document available at
ni.com/manuals.
The following figure shows key functional components of the NI USB-6501.
Figure 1. NI USB-6501 Top and Back Views
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2 2 4
3
NI USB-6501
24-line Digital I/O
1. USB Cable Strain Relief
2. Screw Terminal Connector Plug
3. LED Indicator
4. USB Connector
The following figure shows key functional components of the NI USB-6501.
Figure 2. NI USB-6501 Device Block Diagram
P1.<0..7>
P0.<0..7>
USB Microcontroller
USB
P2.<0..7>
Short Circuit Protection
Current Limiting Circuit
Digital I/O Terminal Block
Full Speed USB Interface
Vbus
Safety Guidelines
The following section contains important safety information that you must follow when
installing and using the NI USB-6501.
Caution Operate the NI USB-6501 only as described in these operating
instructions. Misuse of the device can result in a hazard. You can compromise the
safety protection built into the device if the device is damaged in any way. If the
device is damaged, contact National Instruments for repair.
Caution Do not substitute parts or modify the device except as described in this
user guide. Use the device only with the accessories specified in the installation
instructions.
Caution Do not operate the device in an explosive atmosphere or where there may
be flammable gases or fumes. If you must operate the device in such an
environment, it must be in a suitably rated enclosure.
If you need to clean the device, use a dry cloth. Make sure that the device is completely dry
and free from contaminants before returning it to service.
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Operate the device only at or below Pollution Degree 2. Pollution is foreign matter in a solid,
liquid, or gaseous state that can reduce dielectric strength or surface resistivity. The following
is a description of pollution degrees:
• Pollution Degree 1 means no pollution or only dry, nonconductive pollution occurs. The
pollution has no influence.
• Pollution Degree 2 means that only nonconductive pollution occurs in most cases.
Occasionally, however, a temporary conductivity caused by condensation must be
expected.
• Pollution Degree 3 means that conductive pollution occurs, or dry, nonconductive
pollution occurs that becomes conductive due to condensation.
You must insulate signal connections for the maximum voltage for which the device is rated.
Do not exceed the maximum ratings for the device. Do not install wiring while the device is
live with electrical signals.
Operate the device at or below the Measurement Category I1. Measurement circuits are
subjected to working voltages2 and transient stresses (overvoltage) from the circuit to which
they are connected during measurement or test. Measurement categories establish standard
impulse withstand voltage levels that commonly occur in electrical distribution systems. The
following is a description of measurement categories:
• Measurement Category I is for measurements performed on circuits not directly
connected to the electrical distribution system referred to as MAINS3 voltage. This
category is for measurements of voltages from specially protected secondary circuits.
Such voltage measurements include signal levels, special equipment, limited-energy parts
of equipment, circuits powered by regulated low-voltage sources, and electronics.
• Measurement Category II is for measurements performed on circuits directly connected
to the electrical distribution system. This category refers to local-level electrical
distribution, such as that provided by a standard wall outlet (for example, 115 V for U.S.
or 230 V for Europe). Examples of Measurement Category II are measurements
performed on household appliances, portable tools, and similar E Series devices.
• Measurement Category III is for measurements performed in the building installation at
the distribution level. This category refers to measurements on hard-wired equipment
such as equipment in fixed installations, distribution boards, and circuit breakers. Other
examples are wiring, including cables, bus-bars, junction boxes, switches, socket-outlets
1Measurement Category is defined in electrical safety standard IEC 61010-1. Measurement
Category is also referred to as Installation Category.
2Working voltage is the highest rms value of an AC or DC voltage that can occur across any
particular insulation.
3MAINS is defined as a hazardous live electrical supply system that powers equipment. Suitably
rated measuring circuits may be connected to the MAINS for measuring purposes.
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in the fixed installation, and stationary motors with permanent connections to fixed
installations.
• Measurement Category IV is for measurements performed at the primary electrical
supply installation (<1,000 V). Examples include electricity meters and measurements on
primary overcurrent protection devices and on ripple control units.
Installing the Software
Software support for the NI USB-6501 is provided by NI-DAQmx or NI-DAQmx Base.
Back up any applications before upgrading your software. You must be an administrator to
install NI software on your computer. Refer to the NI-DAQmx Readme or the NI-DAQmx Base
Readme on the software media for supported application software and versions.
Complete the following steps to install software:
1. If applicable, install an application development environment (ADE), such as LabVIEW,
Microsoft Visual Studio, or LabWindows™/CVI™.
2. Install the NI-DAQmx driver or the NI-DAQmx Base driver.
Connecting the Device
Before installing the NI USB-6501, you must install the software you plan to use with it.
Complete the following steps to set up the NI USB-6501 device:
1. Install the combicon screw terminal blocks by inserting them into the combicon jacks.
2. Affix the provided signal labels to the screw terminal blocks, as shown in the following
figure. Once you label the connector plugs, you must only insert them into the matching
combicon jack, as indicated by the overlay label on the device.
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Figure 3. Signal Name Label Application
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3
3
2
1
4
NI USB-6501
24-line Digital I/O
GND +5V P1.7P1.6P1.5P1.4GND GNDP2.7P2.6 P2.5 P2.4 P2.3 P2.2 P2.1 P2.0
1. Overlay Label with Pin Orientation Guides
2. Combicon Jack
3. Screw Terminal Connector Plugs
4. Signal Name Labels
3. Connect the wiring to the appropriate screw terminals.
4. Use the provided USB cable to connect the NI USB-6501 device to your computer.
Features
The NI USB-6501 features USB cable strain relief, an LED indicator, and two screw terminal
connector plugs for I/O.
USB Cable Strain Relief
You can provide strain relief for the USB cable by threading a zip tie through the USB cable
strain relief ring and tightening it around a looped USB cable, as shown in the following
figure.
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Figure 4. USB Cable Strain Relief
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LED Indicator
The green LED next to the USB connector on the NI USB-6501 device indicates device status,
as listed in the following table. When the device is connected to a USB port, the LED blinks
steadily to indicate that the device is initialized and is receiving power from the connection.
Table 1. LED State/Device Status
LED State Device Status
Not lit Device is not connected or is in suspend mode
On, not blinking Device is connected but not initialized, or the computer is in standby
mode. In order for the device to be recognized, it must be connected to a
computer that has NI-DAQmx or NI-DAQmx Base installed.
Single-blink Device is operating normally
Screw Terminal Connector Plugs
The NI USB-6501 ships with two detachable screw terminal connector plugs for digital
signals. These screw terminal connectors accept 16 AWG to 28 AWG wire.
Device Pinout and Signal Descriptions
The following figure shows the digital terminal assignments.
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Figure 5. NI USB-6501 Device Pinout
P0.0
P0.1
P0.2
P0.3
P0.4
P0.5
P0.6
P0.7
GND
GND
P1.0
P1.1
P1.2
P1.3
+5V
GND
GND
+5V
P1.7
P1.6
P1.5
P1.4
GND
GND
P2.7/PFI 0
P2.6
P2.5
P2.4
P2.3
P2.2
P2.1
P2.0
GND +5V P1.3 P1.2P1.1 P1.0GND GNDP0.7P0.6 P0.5 P0.4 P0.3P0.2 P0.1 P0.0
GND +5V P1.7 P1.6P1.5 P1.4GND GND P2.7P2.6 P2.5 P2.4 P2.3P2.2 P2.1 P2.0
The following table describes the signals available on the I/O connectors.
Table 2. Signal Descriptions
Signal Name Direction Description
P0.<0..7>,
P1.<0..7>,
P2.<0..6>
Input or Output Digital I/O Signals: You can individually configure
each signal as an input or output.
P2.7/PFI 0 Input or Output This pin is configurable as either a digital line or an
event counter.
Digital I/O Signal: As a digital line, this signal can be
used as an input or output.
CTR: As a counter, this signal can be used as an event
counter input source.
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Table 2. Signal Descriptions (Continued)
Signal Name Direction Description
+5 V Output The voltage source provided by the USB host. The
voltage is nominally 5 V, but varies from system to
system.
GND — Ground: The reference for the digital signals and the
+5 VDC supply.
Digital I/O
The NI USB-6501 device has 24 single-ended digital lines that comprise the three DIO ports:
P0.<0..7>, P1.<0..7>, and P2.<0..7>. P2.7/PFI 0 can also function as a 32-bit event counter.
Static DIO
Each DIO line can be individually programmed as a static DI or DO line. You can use static
DIO lines to monitor or control digital signals. All samples of static DI lines and updates of
DO lines are software-timed.
Digital Output
The following table shows the correlation between terminology used for hardware
functionality and for NI-DAQmx.
Table 3. Hardware and NI-DAQmx Terminology
Hardware Functionality NI-DAQmx Terminology
Open-drain Open collector
Push-pull Active drive
The default configuration of the NI USB-6501 DIO ports is open collector, allowing 5 V
operation, with an onboard 4.7 kΩ pull-up resistor. An external, user-provided pull-up resistor
can be added to increase the source current drive up to a 8.5 mA limit per line, as shown in the
following figure.
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Figure 6. Example of Connecting an External, User-Provided Resistor
GND
P0.0
+5 V
Rp
Re
Rl
VBus
4.7KΩOnboard Resistor
Load
A
Short Circuit Protection
Current Limiting Circuit
Port Pad
External
Pull-Up
Resistor
Additionally, you can configure the DIO ports as active drive. When configured as active
drive, the total current sourced by all DO lines simultaneously should not exceed 65 mA.
Determining the Pull-Up Resistor Value
Complete the following steps to determine the value of the user-provided pull-up resistor:
1. Place an ammeter in series with the load
2. Place a variable resistor between the digital output line and the +5 V.
3. Adjust the variable resistor until the ammeter current reads as the intended current. The
intended current must be less than 8.5 mA.
4. Remove the ammeter and variable resistor from your circuit.
5. Measure the resistance of the variable resistor. The measured resistance is the ideal value
of the pull-up resistor.
6. Select a static resistor value for your pull-up resistor that is greater than or equal to the
ideal resistance.
7. Reconnect the load circuit and the pull-up resistor.
Digital I/O Circuitry
The following figure shows some common examples of connections of DIO lines with
standard circuits. In the figure, P0.<0..7> is connected to example signals configured as digital
inputs and digital outputs. You can configure P1.<0..7> and P2.<0..7> similarly.
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Figure 7. Example of Connecting a Load
+5 V
LED
Switch
I/O Connector
GND
P0.0
P0.1
P0.2
P0.3
P0.4
P0.5
P0.6
P0.7
+5 V
LED
1
2
3
4
TTL Signal
1. P0.0 configured as an open collector digital output
driving an LED
2. P0.2 configured as a active drive digital output
driving an LED
3. P0.4 configured as a digital input receiving a TTL
signal from a gated inverter
4. P0.7 configured as a digital input receiving a 0 V
or 5 V signal from a switch
Caution Exceeding the maximum input voltage ratings or maximum output ratings
listed in the device specifications can damage the DAQ device and the computer.
National Instruments is not liable for any damage resulting from such signal
connections.
I/O Protection
Each DIO signal is protected against overvoltage, undervoltage, and overcurrent conditions, as
well as ESD events. However, you should avoid these fault conditions by using the following
guidelines:
• If you configure a DIO line as an output, do not connect it to any external signal source,
ground signal, or power supply.
• If you configure a DIO line as an output, understand the current requirements of the load
connected to these signals. Do not exceed the specified current output limits of the DAQ
device.
• If you configure a DIO line as an input, do not drive the line with voltages outside of its
normal operating range.
• Treat the DAQ device as you would treat any static-sensitive device. Always properly
ground yourself and the equipment when handling the DAQ device or connecting to it.
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