USER GUIDE AND SPECIFICATIONS
PCI/PXI/PCIe-6509
This document contains information about using the PCI-6509, PXI-6509, and PCIe-6509 data
acquisition devices with the NI-DAQmx driver software.
Note
For information about using the USB-6509 device, refer to the
NI USB-6509
User Guide and Specifications
document.
The NI 6509 is a 96-bit, high-drive digital input/output (DIO) device. The NI 6509 features
96 TTL/CMOS-compatible digital I/O lines, 24 mA high-drive output, digital filtering,
programmable power-up states, change detection, and a watchdog timer.
Contents
Safety Information.................................................................................................................... 2
Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines .............................................................................. 3
Configuration............................................................................................................................ 4
Programming Devices in Software................................................................................... 5
Functional Overview ................................................................................................................ 5
I/O Connector ........................................................................................................................... 6
Pin Assignments ............................................................................................................... 7
Signal Descriptions........................................................................................................... 9
Digital I/O................................................................................................................................. 11
Static DIO on NI 6509 Devices........................................................................................ 11
I/O Protection ................................................................................................................... 11
I/O Pull-Up/Pull-Down Resistors (PCIe-6509 Only)....................................................... 11
Signal Connections ........................................................................................................... 12
Protecting Inductive Loads............................................................................................... 13
Sinking and Sourcing Examples....................................................................................... 14
Power Connections ................................................................................................................... 15
+5 V Power Available at I/O Connector .......................................................................... 15
Disk Drive Power Connector (PCIe-6509 Only).............................................................. 15
Industrial DIO Features ............................................................................................................ 16
Digital Filtering ................................................................................................................ 16
Programmable Power-Up States....................................................................................... 18
Change Detection ............................................................................................................. 18
Watchdog Timer ............................................................................................................... 19
Accessories ............................................................................................................................... 20
Specifications............................................................................................................................ 20
Power Requirements......................................................................................................... 20
Digital I/O......................................................................................................................... 21
Digital Logic Levels (PCI/PXI-6509) .............................................................................. 21
