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