63xx Models : DAQ Multifunction I/O Cable and Accessory Compatibility
Overview
NI Multifunction I/O (MIO) 63xx models (formerly referred to as NI X Series) are the current generation of NI MIO DAQ hardware. They allow for analog, digital, and counter input and output through a variety of connectivity options.
This page is part of the NI DAQ Multifunction I/O Cable and Accessory Compatibility Guide.
Contents
- How to Use this Guide
- Device List
- Cable and Accessory Compatibility Tables
- Known Limitations and Issues List
- Glossary
- Ordering Information
- Additional Resources
How to Use this 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:
- Find your module or device in the Device List.
- Use the Cable and Accessory Compatibility Tables to identify your device.
- 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 MacOS.
Note: This guide does not cover USB 63xx DAQ OEM models, refer to your OEM User Guide and the X Series User Manual for wiring and connection considerations.
Device List
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, and then 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: 68-Pin Multiplexed Multifunction I/O 63xx Models Device And Module
Note: USB Multifunction I/O 63xx 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 Multifunction I/O 63xx device.
| Model | Connector Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe-6320 | VHDCI | |
| PCIe-6321 | VHDCI | |
| PCIe-6323 | VHDCI | Dual Connector |
| PCIe-6341 | VHDCI | |
| PXIe-6341 | VHDCI | |
| PXIe-6345 | VHDCI | Dual Connector, Refer to the Known Limitations and Issues List |
| PCIe-6351 | VHDCI | |
| PCIe-6353 | VHDCI | Dual Connector |
| PXIe-6355 | VHDCI | Dual Connector, Refer to the Known Limitations and Issues List |
| PCIe-6361 | VHDCI | |
| PXIe-6361 | VHDCI | |
| USB-6361 | VHDCI | |
| PCIe-6363 | VHDCI | Dual Connector |
| PXIe-6363 | VHDCI | Dual Connector |
| USB-6363 | VHDCI | Dual Connector |
| PXIe-6365 | VHDCI | Triple Connector, Refer to the Known Limitations and Issues List |
| PXIe-6375 | VHDCI | Quad Connector, Refer to the Known Limitations and Issues List |
Group 2: 68-Pin Simultaneous Sampling Multifunction I/O 63xx Models Device And Module
Note: USB Multifunction I/O 63xx 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 Multifunction I/O 63xx device.
| Model | Connector Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe-6346 | VHDCI | Refer to the Known Limitations and Issues List |
| PXIe-6349 | VHDCI | Dual Connector, Refer to the Known Limitations and Issues List |
| PXIe-6356 | VHDCI | Refer to the Known Limitations and Issues List |
| PXIe-6358 | VHDCI | Dual Connector, Refer to the Known Limitations and Issues List |
| PXIe-6366 | VHDCI | Refer to the Known Limitations and Issues List |
| USB-6366 | VHDCI | Refer to the Known Limitations and Issues List |
| PXIe-6368 | VHDCI | Dual Connector, Refer to the Known Limitations and Issues List |
| PCIe-6374 | VHDCI | Refer to the Known Limitations and Issues List |
| PCIe-6376 | VHDCI | Refer to the Known Limitations and Issues List |
| PXIe-6376 | VHDCI | Refer to the Known Limitations and Issues List |
| PXIe-6378 | VHDCI | Dual Connector, Refer to the Known Limitations and Issues List |
| PXIe-6386 | VHDCI | Refer to the Known Limitations and Issues List |
| PXIe-6396 | VHDCI | Refer to the Known Limitations and Issues List |
Group 3: BNC and Screw Terminal Multifunction I/O 63xx Models USB Devices
Note: USB Multifunction I/O 63xx 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 Multifunction I/O 63xx device.
| Model | Connector Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| USB-6341 | N/A | Screw Terminal Model or BNC Model |
| USB-6343 | N/A | Screw Terminal Model or BNC Model |
| USB-6346 | N/A | Screw Terminal Model or BNC Model |
| USB-6349 | N/A | Screw Terminal Model |
| USB-6351 | N/A | Screw Terminal Model |
| USB-6353 | N/A | Screw Terminal Model |
| USB-6356 | N/A | Screw Terminal Model |
| USB-6361 | N/A | Screw Terminal Model or BNC Model |
| USB-6363 | N/A | Screw Terminal Model or BNC Model |
| USB-6366 | N/A | Screw Terminal Model or BNC Model |
Cable and Accessory Compatibility Tables
Find the compatibility table that matches the pin count and connector type of your device. If you have questions on terminology, refer to the Known Limitations and Issues List.
Note: To help keep the size down of the compatibility tables, terminal block and connector block are used interchangeably.
Group 1: VHDCI 68-Pin Multiplexed Multifunction I/O 63xx Models Devices And Modules
Use this table to identify compatible VHDCI cables and accessories.
Click here to jump to the Known Limitations and Issues List.
Group 2: VHDCI 68-Pin Simultaneous Sampling Multifunction I/O 63xx Models Devices And Modules
Click here to jump to the Known Limitations and Issues List.
Group 3: BNC and Screw Terminal Multifunction I/O 63xx Models USB Devices
| Device | Cables | Accessories |
|---|---|---|
| USB-634x/635x/636x BNC Model Connectivity | Use a BNC cable with male plug to connect signals directly to your USB device's BNC connectors. Use shielded or unshielded wires to connect directly to your USB device's screw terminal connectors. Refer to the specifications document for your device for the screw terminal wire gauge specification. | USB-634x/635x/636x BNC devices feature BNC connectivity directly on the device, and do not require an accessory for interfacing signals. They may also feature screw terminal connectivity directly on the device for additional digital, trigger, and counter signals. Note: Does not feature a mass termination connector to connect to other DAQ accessories. |
| USB-634x/635x/636x Screw Terminal Model Connectivity | Use shielded or unshielded wires to connect directly to your USB device's screw terminal connectors. Refer to the specifications document for your device for the screw terminal wire gauge specification. | USB-634x/635x/636x screw terminal devices feature screw terminal connectivity directly on the device, and do not require an accessory for interfacing signals. Note: Does not feature a mass termination connector to connect to other DAQ accessories |
Click here to jump to the Known Limitations and Issues List.
Known Limitations and Issues List
This section is important to review because not every cable and accessory combination allows access to the full functionality of your NI DAQ Multifunction I/O 63xx 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 and Modules:
| Model | Note |
|---|---|
| PXIe-6345 PXIe-6355 PXIe-6365 PXIe-6375 |
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| PXIe-6349 |
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| PCIe-6346 PXIe-6349 PXIe-6356 PXIe-6358 PXIe-6366 USB-6366 PXIe-6368 PCIe-6374 PCIe-6376 PXIe-6376 PXIe-6378 PXIe-6386 PXIe-6396 |
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Cables:
| Model | Note |
|---|---|
| SHC68-68-EPM | For VHDCI connections NI recommends that you use the SHC68-68-EPM cable; however, a SHC68-68-EP cable will work with NI Multifunction I/O 63xx Models (formerly X Series). The SHC68-68-EPM cable is a newer design featuring additional shielding and specific cable pairings to improve noise performance. |
| SHC68-C68-EPM | The SHC68-C68-EPM can be used for any device or module for which the SHC68-68-EPM is recommended. The SHC68-C68-EPM is intended for custom breakout fixtures that use the VHDCI 0.8 mm connector. DAQ accessories only feature a SCSI 0.050 D-Type connector and will not work with this cable. |
Glossary
Review the DAQ Cable and Accessory Guides for more information about this terminology and other descriptors.
- 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.
- USB Device BNC Model - These USB Multifunction I/O DAQ devices provide most analog signal connections through a BNC cable connection. They also provide Port 1 digital lines and PFI signals through BNC, and Port 0 and Port 2/PFI digital functionality through screw terminal connections. These devices do not require the use of additional cabling or accessories. Click here for an example.
- USB Device Mass Termination Model - These USB Multifunction I/O DAQ devices do not provide any direct signal connectivity on the USB device. Instead all signals flow through cables and the VHDCI connectors to an accessory, as opposed to USB screw terminal or BNC variants. Click here for an example.
- USB Device Screw Terminal Model - These USB Multifunction I/O DAQ devices provide all signal connections through a screw terminal connection. These devices do not provide signal connections through a cable and accessory. Click here for an example.
- Very-High-Density Cable Interconnect (VHDCI) - An improvement on the SCSI 68-pin connector featuring .8 mm pin spacing, allowing a smaller footprint and fewer bent pins during connection. Click here for an example.
Ordering Information
When purchasing a NI DAQ Multifunction 63xx Model 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. Click here to browse cables and terminal blocks for NI DAQ devices and modules.
Additional Resources
- Main Page : DAQ Multifunction I/O Cable and Accessory Compatibility
- NI DAQ Device Custom Cables, Replacement Connectors, and Screws
- Dimensional Drawings: DAQ Accessories
- Dimensional Drawings: DAQ Cables
- NI Product Manuals, Product Specifications, Installation Guides, and more
- NI X Series User Manual
- Products and Services: NI Data Acquisition Devices, Modules, Cable and Accessories
| Module or Device | Cables | Accessories | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shielded | Unshielded | |||||
| 6320, 6321, 6323, 6341, 6343, 6345, 6351, 6353, 6355, 6361, 6363, 6365, 6375 Connector 0 & 1 & 6323, 6343, 6353, 6363 Connector 1 | SHC68-68-EPM (Recommended, Shielded) P/N 192061-01 (1 m) P/N 192061-02 (2 m) P/N 192061-05 (5 m) P/N 192061-0R5 (0.5 m) RC68-68 (Low Cost) P/N 187252-01 (1 m) P/N 187252-0R25 (0.25 m) P/N 187252-0R5 (0.5 m) | SCB-68A P/N 782536-01 | BNC-2110 P/N 777643-01 BNC-2090A (Rackmount) P/N 779556-01 | TB-27061 P/N 779183-01 | TBX-68 P/N 777141-01 | CB-68LP (vertical mount) P/N 777145-01 CB-68LPR (right-angle mounted) P/N 777145-02 |
| 6345, 6355, 6365, 6375 Connectors 1,2,3 (if equipped) | SHC68-68-EPM (Recommended, Shielded) P/N 192061-01 (1 m) P/N 192061-02 (2 m) P/N 192061-05 (5 m) P/N 192061-0R5 (0.5 m) RC68-68 (Low Cost) P/N 187252-01 (1 m) P/N 187252-0R25 (0.25 m) P/N 187252-0R5 (0.5 m) | SCB-68A P/N 782536-01 | N/A | N/A | TBX-68 P/N 777141-01 | CB-68LP (vertical mount) P/N 777145-01 CB-68LPR (right-angle mounted) P/N 777145-02 |
1TB-2706 can only be attached directly to the front connector of a PXI Express module and does not require a cable. When used on devices with more than one connector, only Connector 0 is accessible. Not for use with NI 6345/6355/6365/6375 devices.
| Module or Device | Cables | Accessories | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shielded | Unshielded | |||||
| 6346, 63491, 6356, 6358, 6366, 6368, 6374, 6376, 6378, 6386, 6396 Connector 0 & 1 | SHC68-68-EPM (Recommended, Shielded) P/N 192061-01 (1 m) P/N 192061-02 (2 m) P/N 192061-05 (5 m) P/N 192061-0R5 (0.5 m) RC68-68 (Low Cost) P/N 187252-01 (1 m) P/N 187252-0R25 (0.25 m) P/N 187252-0R5 (0.5 m) | SCB-68A P/N 782536-01 | BNC-2110 P/N 777643-01 BNC-2090A (Rackmount) P/N 779556-01 | TB-27062 P/N 779183-01 | TBX-68 P/N 777141-01 | CB-68LP (vertical mount) P/N 777145-01 CB-68LPR (right-angle mounted) P/N 777145-02 |
| 6349 Connector 1 | SHC68-68-EPM (Recommended, Shielded) P/N 192061-01 (1 m) P/N 192061-02 (2 m) P/N 192061-05 (5 m) P/N 192061-0R5 (0.5 m) RC68-68 (Low Cost) P/N 187252-01 (1 m) P/N 187252-0R25 (0.25 m) P/N 187252-0R5 (0.5 m) | SCB-68A P/N 782536-01 | N/A | N/A | TBX-68 P/N 777141-01 | CB-68LP (vertical mount) P/N 777145-01 CB-68LPR (right-angle mounted) P/N 777145-02 |
1Applies only to connector 0.
2TB-2706 can only be attached directly to the front connector of a PXI Express module and does not require a cable. When used on devices with more than one connector, only Connector 0 is accessible. Not for use with NI 6345/6355/6365/6375 devices.