NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS NI USB-6001, 6002, 6003 Low-Cost DAQ USB Device User Guide

NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS NI USB-6001, 6002, 6003 Low-Cost DAQ USB Device

Product Information: USB-6001

The USB-6001 is a low-cost DAQ (Data Acquisition) USB device manufactured by NI (National Instruments). It comes with NI-DAQmx driver software, documentation, and a hi-speed USB cable. It has two connector plugs and supports analog input/output, digital input/output, and counter/timer operations. The device also has a pinout for easy connectivity with other devices.

Product Usage Instructions:

Before installing the USB-6001 device, read all product documentation to ensure compliance with safety, EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility), and environmental regulations.
Follow the below steps for using the device:

1. Install the NI LabVIEW and NI-DAQmx driver software on your computer (if applicable).
2. Connect the USB-6001 device to your computer using the provided hi-speed USB cable.
3. Use the pinout information provided in the user manual to connect other devices to the USB-6001 device.
4. Refer to the NI USB-6001/6002/6003 documentation for detailed information on how to use the device for analog input/output, digital input/output, and counter/timer operations.
5. Visit ni.com/downloads for software updates and ni.com/daq/videos for demonstrations.
6. If you require additional assistance, visit ni.com/services for support.

Caution Before installing your device, read all product documentation to ensure compliance with safety, EMC, and environmental regulations.
ni.com/low-cost-daq/getting-started

Contents

Installation

1. Install application development software (if applicable). Then install NI-DAQmx driver software.
   

2. Attach the screw terminal connector plugs to the device.

3. Connect the device to a USB port on your computer. Then connect shielded sensors and signals as described in the user guide.
   

4. Take your first measurement in NI Measurement & Automation Explorer (NI MAX). Right-click the device and select Test Panels. After selecting measurement parameters, click Start to verify measurement functionality.

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References

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• What Are Multifunction I/O Devices? - NI
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