650x/651x/652x Models : DAQ Digital I/O Cable and Accessory Compatibility Guide

It is important to work through this guide sequentially to identify and then pair up your device with compatible cables and accessories. To do this, complete the following steps:

1. Find your module or device in the Device List.
2. Use the Cable and Accessory Compatibility Tables to identify your device.
3. Check the Known Limitations and Issues List for any known limitations you may encounter.

Note: Using the page search functionality in your browser to locate your model may speed up this process, typically CTRL+F on Windows or ⌘+F on OS X.

Note: This guide does not cover USB-65xx DAQ OEM models, refer to your 65xx OEM User Guide for wiring and connection considerations.

Begin by using the following tables to locate your device or module. Once found, note your connector type, pin count, and any other notes for reference. Next, move to the Cable and Accessory Compatibility Tables.

Important Note: "Group" used in this context is solely to categorize devices together that use the same cables and accessories. It does not necessarily indicate similar functionality, specifications, or other commonalities between the devices.

Group 1: 50-Pin Digital I/O 65xx Models Device

Identify your 50-pin IDC device, then click to jump to the compatibility table.

Group 2: 100-Pin Digital I/O 65xx Models Device And Module

Identify your 100-pin SCSI 0.050 D-Type device, then click to jump to the compatibility table.

Group 3: 37-Pin Digital I/O 65xx Models Device And Module

Identify your 37-pin DSUB device, then click to jump to the compatibility table.

Group 4: Screw Terminal Digital I/O 65xx Models USB Device

Note: USB Digital I/O 65xx devices connect to your PC through a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable with USB Type A and Type B connectors on opposite ends. This cable is included in the original shipping kit of your USB Digital I/O 65xx device.

Identify your USB device, then click to jump to the compatibility table.

Find the compatibility table that matches the pin count and connector type of your device. If you have questions on terminology, refer to the Glossary. After you have identified the cable and accessory options for your device from this section, move to the Known Limitations and Issues List.

Note: To help keep the size down of the compatibility tables, the terms terminal block and connector block are used interchangeably.

Group 1: 50-Pin IDC 65xx Models Device

Use this table to identify compatible IDC cables and accessories.

Click here to jump to the Known Limitations and Issues List.

Group 2: SCSI 0.050 D-Type 100-Pin Digital I/O 65xx Models Device or Module

Use this table to identify compatible SCSI 0.050 D-Type cables and accessories.

Click here to jump to the Known Limitations and Issues List.

Group 3: DSUB 37-Pin Digital I/O 65xx Models Device And Module

Use this table to identify compatible DSUB cables and accessories.

Click here to jump to the Known Limitations and Issues List.

Group 4: Screw Terminal Digital I/O 65xx Models USB Device

Use this table to identify connectivity options for screw terminal devices.

This section is important to review because not every cable and accessory combination allows access to the full functionality of your NI DAQ Digital I/O 65xx (formerly DIO) device or module. This list contains notes about known limitations when using certain combinations of DAQ cables and accessories. If your device or cable is not listed in this section, there are no known exceptions for it.

Devices/Modules:

Review the DAQ Cable and Accessory Guides for more information about this terminology and other descriptors.

• 0.050 D-Type - Industry standard SCSI connector standard featuring 0.050 pin spacing that is used in 50, 68 and 100-position DAQ cable and accessory connections. Click here for an example (68-pin).
• D-Sub (DSUB) - Industry standard D-Sub connector that is used on 37-pin DAQ cable and accessory connections. Click here for an example.
• Insulation Displacement Connector (IDC) - Also known as insulation-piercing contact (IPC). A type of cable connector that allows multiple conductor connections to a connector without soldering. Click here for an example.
• Ribbon Cable - A low-cost unshielded cable solution. Click here for an example.
• Shielded Cable - A high performance cable solution that offers noise reduction through shielded conductors. Click here for an example.
• Shielded Terminal Block or Connector Block - A high performance accessory solution offering very low-noise signal termination through shielding. Click here for an example.
• Unshielded Terminal Block or Connector Block - An alternative low cost accessory solution that does not offer shielding. Click here for an example.

When purchasing an NI DAQ Digital I/O 65xx Model (formerly DIO) device or module, for ease of use, the cables and accessories are listed on the product selection page. To begin browsing NI DAQ devices and modules, visit ni.com/daq.

You may also purchase your cables and accessories separately. 

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