S Series Multifunction DAQ up to 16-Bit, up to 3 MS/s per Channel, up to 8 Analog Inputs

NI 6123, NI 6122, NI 6133, NI 6132

4 or 8 simultaneous-sampling differential analog inputs 14- or 16-bit resolution 3 MS/s1 or 500 kS/s per channel maximum sampling rate 4 analog input ranges Deep onboard memory 16 or 32 MS 8 digital I/O lines (5 V/TTL/CMOS); two 24-bit counter/timers Digital and analog triggering Measurement services that simplify configuration and measurements

Recommended NI Software
LabVIEW 7.x or higher LabWindows/CVI 7.x or higher Measurement Studio 7.x or higher Digital Waveform Editor SignalExpress 1.x or higher

Other Compatible Software

VI Logger 2.x or higher Visual Studio .NET Visual Basic, C/C++, and C#

Measurement Services Software (included)

NI-DAQmx driver Measurement & Automation Explorer configuration utility VI Logger Lite data-logging software

Operating Systems
Windows 2000/NT/XP

Calibration Certificate Available

Family NI 6123 NI 6122 NI 6133 NI 6132

12.5

Bus PCI, PXI PCI, PXI PCI, PXI PCI, PXI

Analog Inputs 8 4 8 4

Input Resolution (bits) 16 16 14 14

Sampling Rate 500 kS/s per channel 500 kS/s per channel 3 MS/s per channel1 3 MS/s per channel1

Input Ranges 4 4 4 4

Digital I/O 8 @ 10 MHz 8 @ 10 MHz 8 @ 10 MHz 8 @ 10 MHz

Counter/Timers 2, 24-bit 2, 24-bit 2, 24-bit 2, 24-bit

Trigger Analog, digital Analog, digital Analog, digital Analog, digital

MS/s with NI-DAQmx; 3 MS/s with additional download. Special conditions apply.

Table 1. Channel, Speed, and Resolution Specifications

Overview and Applications

National Instruments 612x and 613x devices combine the latest in PC technologies to deliver simultaneous sampling for high-channelcount, high-speed applications. Use these modules in a variety of applications, including: IF digitization Transient recording ISDN, ADSL, and POTS manufacturing test in the telecom industry Ultrasound and sonar testing High-energy physics

constant, regardless of the number of active channels. S Series aggregate data throughput increases linearly with the number of active channels. Better Dynamic Specifications The analog input path on S Series devices is tuned for both accurate DC and dynamic measurements, compared to traditional multiplexed data acquisition devices that suffer from settling time and distortion error created by switching the input channel. Traditional multiplexed data acquisition devices are ideal for DC measurements, but are not the best solution for dynamic measurements. Many Input Ranges You can configure each analog input channel to use one of several voltage ranges. Make the most of your input resolution by selecting among the four voltage ranges offered by the NI 612x and 613x devices. Large Onboard Memory NI 6123 and NI 6133 devices feature a 16 or 32 MS onboard memory while the NI 6122 and NI 6132 devices feature a 16 MS memory. With deep onboard memory, capture highbandwidth signals over long periods of time, regardless of bus limitations.

Features
These devices fall under the NI S Series product family. The S stands for simultaneous sampling, as this is the most apparent benefit of the dedicated analog-to-digital (A/D) converter per channel architecture. However, the architecture has other less obvious but very important advantages. More Data Throughput The dedicated A/D converter per channel architecture provides a much higher aggregate sampling rate compared to traditional multiplexed data acquisition devices. Traditional multiplexed data acquisition devices share one A/D converter among multiple channels, keeping the aggregate data throughput

S Series Multifunction DAQ up to 16-Bit, up to 3 MS/s per Channel, up to 8 Analog Inputs

Professional Analysis and Presentation Toolkits
There are several analysis and presentation add-on toolkits available from National Instruments that help make you more productive when developing custom applications with your S Series devices. Turn your S Series device into a transient recorder, spectrum analyzer, or one of several other instruments with these toolkits.

NI LabVIEW Sound and Vibration Toolkit

This toolkit includes a full set of frequency-domain analysis and presentation tools required for sound and vibration applications. These tools include: Distortion, gain, phase, cross-talk, and dynamic range measurements Octave analysis Swept-sine analysis Linear, exponential, and peak hold measurements Baseband and zoom FFT, power, FFT, power spectral density (PSD) Limit testing Short-time Fourier transform and shock response spectrum Weighting filters System calibration Waterfall/colormap display

Figure 1. Sound and Vibration Toolkit

High-Performance Data Throughput

Using NI-DAQmx driver software and S Series, you can take full advantage of your PCs throughput potential, which is useful in many applications including transient recording.

Flexible Data Transfer NI LabVIEW Signal Processing Toolkit

This toolkit is a suite of software tools, example programs, and utilities for time-frequency analysis and digital filter design. The toolkit includes: Wavelet and filter-bank design Digital filter design of FIR and IIR filters Joint time-frequency analysis (JTFA) with the Gabor spectrograph High-frequency resolution model-based spectral estimation for small datasets With NI-DAQmx, you can choose where to accumulate data on the onboard memory, PC RAM memory, or PC hard drive memory. Thus, you can balance your PC application requirements and stream-to-disk/memory capabilities. In any case, NI-DAQmx optimizes data transfers by using DMA (direct memory access) and transferring large chunks of data, while ensuring no data loss. You can also choose the format of your data, further optimizing throughput. Choices include raw (binary), scaled, or the high-level waveform data type. Using these techniques, you can achieve rates of more than 40 MS/s sustained over the PCI/PXI bus to hard drive (depending on the PC).

NI Spectral Measurements Toolkit

This toolkit includes all of the analysis and presentation tools to convert your S Series device into a full-featured spectrum analyzer. The toolkit includes: Measurements such as in-band power and adjacent-channel power 3D spectrogram Analog modulation and demodulation I-Q data for digital demodulation Highly optimized FFT processing

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S Series Multifunction DAQ up to 16-Bit, up to 3 MS/s per Channel, up to 8 Analog Inputs

Data Compaction
With the release of NI-DAQmx 7.4 or later, data compaction is available for stream-to-disk applications. The NI-DAQmx compaction feature strips unused or unwanted bits of data from each sample taken from your S Series device before it is permanently recorded to hard disk. This is helpful because hard drives are typically the throughput bottleneck compared to the PCI/PXI bus and PC RAM memory read/write speed. Using data compression, users with standard hard drives can see up to 20 percent higher throughput when streaming-to-disk. High-Performance Driver Engine NI-DAQmx delivers maximum I/O system throughput with a multithreaded driver. Test Panels With the Measurement & Automation Explorer configuration utility, you can test all of your module functionality before you begin development. Scaled Channels Easily scale your voltage data into the proper engineering units using the NI-DAQmx Measurement Ready virtual channels by choosing from a list of common sensors and signals or creating your own custom scale. Data-Logging Software VI Logger Lite is configuration-based software designed specifically for data logging. Features include easy logging and viewing of data, data extraction to Microsoft Excel, and code generation in LabVIEW. LabVIEW Integration All NI-DAQmx functions create the waveform data type, which carries acquired data and timing information directly into more than 400 LabVIEW built-in analysis routines for display of results in engineering units on a graph.

Signal Conditioning
With the release of NI-DAQmx 7.4 or later, all S Series devices are compatible with parallel mode SCXI modules.
Model SCXI-1520 SCXI-1125 SCXI-1141/2/3 Description Universal Strain Gage Input Isolation Amplifier 8-Pole Lowpass Filters Channels 8 8 8

Table 2. Most Popular Parallel-Mode SCXI Modules

SCXI is limited to 100 kS/s for 16-bit accuracy and 333 kS/s for 12-bit accuracy when used in multiplexed mode. However, in parallel mode, the sample rate is limited by the maximum scan rate of the data acquisition device. When SCXI is used in parallel mode with S Series, all channels are simultaneously sampled and the sample rate is limited by the S Series device, from 250 kS/s per channel to 10 MS/s per channel.

Ordering Information
PCI

Measurement Services Software

National Instruments measurement services software, built around NI-DAQmx driver software, includes intuitive application programming interfaces, configuration tools, I/O assistants, and other tools designed to reduce system setup, configuration, and development time. This software is included with your data acquisition purchase. Helpful features include: Automatic Code Generation DAQ Assistant is an interactive guide that helps you navigate through configuring, testing, and programming measurement tasks and generates the necessary code automatically for LabVIEW, LabWindows/CVI, or Measurement Studio. Cleaner Code Development Basic and advanced software functions have been combined into one easy-to-use yet powerful set to help you build cleaner code and move from basic to advanced applications without replacing functions.

NI PCI-6123 with 16 MS ........................................................................779409-01 32 MS ........................................................................779408-01 NI PCI-6122 ..................................................................779407-01 NI PCI-6133 with 16 MS ........................................................................779420-01 32 MS ........................................................................779421-01 NI PCI-6132 ..................................................................779422-01
PXI

NI PXI-6123 with 16 MS ........................................................................779181-01 32 MS ........................................................................779180-01 NI PXI-6122 ..................................................................779179-01 NI PXI-6133 with 16 MS ........................................................................778771-01 32 MS ........................................................................779129-01 NI PXI-6132 ..................................................................779127-01
Includes data acquisition driver software.

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S Series Multifunction DAQ up to 16-Bit, up to 3 MS/s per Channel, up to 8 Analog Inputs

CAL Mux Address/Data

DustMITE
PGIA AI 0 16-Bit ADC AI 0 Control

Channel Control 0 PGIA AI 1 16-Bit ADC AI 1

Config EEPROM

Data (32) Address (32)

Channel Control 1 PGIA AI 2 16-Bit ADC

SCARAB
AI 2
ADC Data
Cal EEPROM

Channel Control 2 PGIA AI 3 16-Bit ADC AI 3

AI Control

I/O Connector

Channel Control 3 PGIA AI 4 16-Bit ADC AI 4

FPGA
STCA

Channel Control 4 PGIA AI 5 16-Bit ADC AI 5

CPLD
Trigger Analog Input Timing/ Control

DMA/IRQ

DMA/IRQ

PCI/PXI Bus

Channel Control 5 PGIA AI 6 16-Bit ADC AI 6

Counter/ Timing I/O

DAQSTC
Analog Output Timing/ Control

Bus Interface

AI 0 AI 1 + AI 1 GND AI 2 AI 3 + AI 3 GND AI 4 + AI 4 GND AI 5 - AI 6 + AI 6 GND AI 7 - NC NC NC P0.4 D GND P0.1 P0.6 D GND +5 V OUTPUT D GND D GND PFI 0/AI START TRIG

34 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

68 67 66 65 64 63 62 61 60 59 58 57 56 55 54 53 52 51 50 49 48 47 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 39 38 37 36 35

AI 0 + AI 0 GND AI 1 AI 2 + AI 2 GND AI 3 NC AI 4 AI 5 + AI 5 GND AI 6 - AI 7 + AI 7 GND NC NC D GND P0.0 P0.5 D GND P0.2 P0.7 P0.3 AI HOLD COMP EXTSTROBE* D GND PFI 2/AI CONV CLK* PFI 3/CTR 1 SOURCE PFI 4/CTR 1 GATE CTR 1 OUT D GND PFI 7/AI SAMP CLK PFI 8/CTR 0 SOURCE D GND D GND

Digital I/O

Channel Control 6 PGIA AI 7 16-Bit ADC AI 7

FPGA DIO
Analog Trigger Circuitry

RTSI Bus Interface

Channel Control 7
Protection

PFI/Trigger Timing Digital I/O

RTSI Connector

Buffer STC

Figure 2. PXI-6123 and PXI-6122 Block Diagram (channels 4-7 do not apply to NI 6122)

CAL Mux

Address/Data

DustMITE
PGIA AI 0 14-Bit ADC AI 0 Control

PFI 1/AI REF TRIG D GND +5 V OUTPUT D GND PFI 5 PFI 6 D GND PFI 9/CTR 0 GATE CTR 0 OUT FREQ OUT

Channel Control 0 PGIA AI 1 14-Bit ADC AI 1

Config EEPROM

Data (32) Address (32)

Channel Control 1 PGIA AI 2 14-Bit ADC

SCARAB
AI 2
ADC Data
Cal EEPROM

Channel Control 2 PGIA AI 3 14-Bit ADC AI 3

AI Control

Channel Control 3 PGIA AI 4 14-Bit ADC AI 4

FPGA
STCA

PXI Edge Connector

I/O Connector

NC = No Connect NC on NI 6122

Figure 4. PXI-6123, PXI-6122, PXI-6133, and PXI-6132 Pinout

Channel Control 4 PGIA AI 5 14-Bit ADC AI 5

CPLD
Trigger Analog Input Timing/ Control

DMA/IRQ

DMA/IRQ

Channel Control 5 PGIA AI 6 14-Bit ADC AI 6

Counter/ Timing I/O

DAQSTC
Analog Output Timing/ Control

Bus Interface

Digital I/O

Channel Control 6 PGIA AI 7 14-Bit ADC AI 7

FPGA DIO
Analog Trigger Circuitry

RTSI Bus Interface

Channel Control 7
Protection

PFI/Trigger Timing Digital I/O

RTSI Connector

Buffer STC

Figure 3. PXI-6133 and PXI-6132 Block Diagram (channels 4-7 do not apply to NI 6132)

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S Series Multifunction DAQ up to 16-Bit, up to 3 MS/s per Channel, up to 8 Analog Inputs

Specifications
These specifications are typical at 25 C unless otherwise noted.

Digital I/O
Number of channels......................................... Compatibility .................................................... Power-on state ................................................. Input buffer....................................................... Output buffer .................................................... Transfer rate (1 word = 8 bits) ......................... 8 input/output TTL/CMOS Input (high-impedance) 2,044 B 2,044 B 10 Mwords/s

Analog
Input Characteristics
Number of channels NI 6123 ...................................................... NI 6122 ...................................................... NI 6133 ...................................................... NI 6132 ...................................................... ADC Resolution NI 6122, 6123 ............................................ NI 6132, 6133 ............................................ Sampling rate Maximum (NI 6133, 6132)......................... Maximum (NI 6123, NI 6122).................... Minimum.................................................... Input signal ranges (selectable by channel)....... Input coupling................................................... Input FIFO size NI 6123 ...................................................... NI 6122 ...................................................... NI 6133 ...................................................... NI 6132 ......................................................
12.5

8 4 8 4 16 bits, 1 in 65,536 14 bits, 1 in 16,384 3.0 MS/s per channel1 500 kS/s per channel No minimum 10, 5, 2.5, 1.25 V DC 16 or 32 MS 16 MS 16 or 32 MS 16 MS

Timing I/O
Number of channels......................................... Resolution Counter/timers........................................... Frequency scaler........................................ Compatibility .................................................... Base clocks available Counter/timers........................................... Frequency scaler........................................ Max source frequency...................................... 2 up/down counter/timers, 1 frequency scaler 24 bits 4 bits TTL/CMOS 20 MHz, 100 kHz 10 MHz, 100 kHz 20 MHz

Triggers
Analog Trigger
Source............................................................... Level ................................................................. Slope................................................................. Resolution......................................................... Hysteresis......................................................... All analog input channels Full-scale Positive or negative (software selectable) 8 bits, 1 in 256 Programmable

MS/s with NI-DAQmx; 3 MS/s with additional download. Special conditions apply.

Calibration
Calibration interval........................................... 2 years

Digital Trigger
Compatibility .................................................... TTL Response .......................................................... Rising or falling edge

For detailed specifications, please refer to the NI 612x and NI 613x specifications document.

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S Series Multifunction DAQ Cables and Accessories

Recommended Configurations
I/O Configuration BNC shielded Front-mount shielded screw terminals (PXI only) Noise-rejecting shielded screw terminals Low-cost unshielded screw terminals Accessory BNC-2110 (777643-01) TB-2705 (778241-01) SCB-68 (776844-01) CB-68LPR (777145-02) Cable SH68-68-EP (184749-01) SH68-68-EP (184749-01) R6868 (777643-01)

SH68-68-EP Noise-Rejecting Shielded Cable

SH68-68-EP Shielded Cable

The SH68-68-EP is a shielded 68-conductor cable terminated with two 68-pin female 0.050 series D-type connectors. It features individually shielded analog twisted pairs for reduced cross-talk with high-speed devices. 1 m ....................................................................................................................184749-01 2 m ....................................................................................................................184749-02

R6868 Low-Cost Ribbon Cable

The R6868 is a 68-conductor flat ribbon cable terminated with two 68-pin female 0.050 series D-type connectors. 1 m ....................................................................................................................182482-01

R6868 Ribbon Cable

BNC-2110 Noise-Rejecting BNC I/O Connector Block

The BNC-2110 is a shielded connector block with signal-labeled BNC connectors for easy connectivity of your analog input, digital I/O, and counter/timer signals. BNC-2110 ........................................................................................................777643-01 Dimensions 20.3 by 11.2 by 5.5 cm (8.0 by 4.4 by 2.2 in.)

TB-2705 Noise-Rejecting Front-Mount I/O Connector Block

BNC-2110 I/O Connector Block

The TB-2705 is a screw terminal block for your PXI DAQ devices. It latches to the front of your PXI modules with locking screws and provides strain relief and easy access to your analog, digital, trigger, and counter/timer signals through screw terminals. TB-2705 ............................................................................................................778241-01 Dimensions 8.43 by 10.41 by 2.03 cm (3.32 by 4.1 by 0.8 in.)

SCB-68 Noise-Rejecting Shielded I/O Connector Block

TB-2705 Terminal Block

The SCB-68 is a shielded I/O connector block for rugged, very-low-noise signal termination for connecting 68-pin DAQ devices. Silk-screened component locations provide an easy addition of simple signal-conditioning circuitry for your analog input channels. It also includes a general-purpose breadboard area as well as an IC temperature sensor for cold-junction compensation in temperature measurements. SCB-68 ..............................................................................................................776844-01 Dimensions 19.5 by 15.2 by 4.5 cm (7.7 by 6.0 by 1.8 in.)

CB-68LP and CB-68LPR Low-Cost I/O Connector Blocks

SCB-68 Shielded I/O Connector Block

The CB-68 and CB-68LP are low-cost termination accessories with 68 screw terminals for easy connector of field I/O signals to 68-pin DAQ devices. The connector blocks include standoffs for use on a desktop or for mounting in a custom panel. The CB-68LP has a vertical-mounted 68-pin connector. The CB-68LPR has a right-angle mounted connector, and it is used with the CA-1000. CB-68LP ............................................................................................................777145-01 Dimensions 14.35 by 10.74 cm (5.65 by 4.23 in.) CB-68LPR ........................................................................................................777145-02 Dimensions 7.62 by 16.19 cm (3.00 by 6.36 in.)

CB-68LP and CB-68LPR I/O Connector Blocks

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