Specifications

These specifications are typical at 25 °C, unless otherwise noted.

Digital I/O

Number of channels............................

32 or 64, optically isolated

Power-on state....................................

0 (open), default;

user-programmable to 0 or 1

Data transfers .....................................

Interrupts, programmed I/O

I/O connector ......................................

100-pin keyed female SCSI

connector or 37-pin male

D-Sub connector

Isolated Inputs

Number of input lines .........................

0, 16, 32, or 64 bidirectional, each

bank with its own ground reference

isolated from other banks

Bank isolated inputs ...........................

8, 16, or 32 lines per bank

Maximum input voltage......................

30 VDC

Input current

11 V inputs......................................

4.5 mA/line, maximum

30 V inputs......................................

12.5 mA/line, maximum

Propagation delay ...............................

75 µs, typical

Isolated Outputs

Number of lines ..................................

0, 16, 32, or 64, each bank with

its own ground reference isolated

from other banks

Bank isolated outputs .........................

8, 16, or 32 lines per bank

Maximum switching voltage ..............

30 VDC

Maximum switching capacity

NI 6512, NI 6514, NI 6516, NI 6518 ...

350 mA (75 mA)

NI 6513, NI 6515, NI 6517, NI 6519 ...

500 mA (120 mA)

Pin 50/Pin 100 (at +5 V) ......................

200 mA, maximum

(only on 100-pin devices)

Propagation delay ...............................

80 µs, typical with 100

Ω load

Power Requirements

+5 VDC (±5%)......................................

150 mA

+3.3 VDC (±5%)...................................

300 mA, typical;

500 mA, maximum

Power available at I/O connector

Voltage............................................

+4.3 to +6.3 VDC

Current ............................................

20 mA/port, typical

that the output voltage is in the range of +4.3 to +6.3 VDC.

Physical

Dimensions

PCI ...................................................

14.1 by 11.4 cm (5.54 by 4.47 in.)

PXI ...................................................

10.0 by 16 cm (3.9 by 6.3 in.)

Environment

Operating temperature .......................

0 to 55 °C

The following table lists the derated current values (100% duty cycle).

Storage temperature...........................

-20 to 70 °C

Relative humidity ................................

10 to 90% noncondensing

Maximum altitude...............................

2,000 m

Note: The NI 651x devices are intended for indoor use only.

Safety

This product is designed to meet the requirements of the following

standards of safety for electrical equipment for measurement, control,

and laboratory use:

• IEC 61010-1, EN 61010-1

• UL 61010-1, CSA 61010-1

Note: For UL and other safety certifications, refer to the product label or

click the appropriate link in the Certification column.

Electromagnetic Compatibility

This product meets the requirements of the following EMC standards

for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use:

• EN 61326 (IEC 61326): Class A emissions; Basic immunity

• EN 55011 (CISPR 11): Group 1, Class A emissions

• AS/NZS CISPR 11: Group 1, Class A emissions

• FCC 47 CFR Part 15B: Class A

CE Compliance

This product meets the essential requirements of applicable European

Directives, as amended for CE marking, as follows:

• 2006/95/EC; Low-Voltage Directive (safety)

• 2004/108/EC; Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC)

Note: Refer to the Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for this product for

any additional regulatory compliance information. To obtain the DoC for

product line, and click the appropriate link in the Certification column.

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Level

Min

Max

0 VDC

±4 VDC

±11 VDC

±30 VDC

NI 6512, 6514

NI 6512, 6514,

NI 6513, 6515,

NI 6513, 6515,

Ambient

6516, 6518

6516, 6518

6517, 6519

6517, 6519

Temperature

All Lines

One Line per Port

All Lines

One Line per Port

Up to 25 °C

75 mA

350 mA

125 mA

475 mA

Up to 35 °C

65 mA

350 mA

125 mA

425 mA

Up to 45 °C

55 mA

350 mA

115 mA

375 mA

Up to 55 °C

50 mA

300 mA

100 mA

325 mA