NI USB-6211/6218 OEM User Guide
This document provides information about the dimensions, mounting options, connectors, and other components of the NI USB-6211/6218 OEM devices.
⚠️ Caution: There are no product safety, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), or CE marking compliance claims made for the USB-6211/6218 OEM devices. Conformity to any and all compliance requirements rests with the end product supplier.
Figure 1 shows the USB-6211 OEM and USB-6218 OEM devices.
Two rectangular circuit boards are shown side-by-side. The left board is labeled "USB-6211" and the right board is labeled "USB-6218". Both feature a USB connector on one end and a 50-pin connector on the other.
Refer to the NI USB-621x Specifications document for USB-6211/6218 specifications and the NI USB-621x User Manual for more information about USB-6211/6218 devices. You can find all documentation at ni.com/manuals.
Dimensions
USB-6211 OEM Dimensions
Figure 2 shows the dimensions of the USB-6211 OEM device.
Diagram showing the physical dimensions of the USB-6211 OEM device. Key dimensions include:
- Overall Length: 6.250 inches (158.75 mm)
- Overall Width: 3.022 inches (76.75 mm)
- 50-pin connector placement and dimensions
- USB connector placement and dimensions
- Three mounting holes (Ø 0.142 inches / 3.61 mm)
- Recommended front panel hole cutout for LED (Ø 0.144 inches / Drill Size 27)
USB-6218 OEM Dimensions
Figure 3 shows the dimensions of the USB-6218 OEM device.
Diagram showing the physical dimensions of the USB-6218 OEM device. Key dimensions include:
- Overall Length: 6.250 inches (158.75 mm)
- Overall Width: 3.022 inches (76.75 mm)
- Two 50-pin connector placements and dimensions
- USB connector placement and dimensions
- Three mounting holes (Ø 0.142 inches / 3.61 mm)
- Recommended front panel hole cutout for LED (Ø 0.144 inches / Drill Size 27)
I/O Connector Pinouts
USB-6211 OEM Connector Pinout
Figure 4 shows the connector pinout on the USB-6211 OEM device.
| Pin | Signal | Pin | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | +5 V | 2 | +5 V |
| 3 | PFI 0 | 4 | D GND |
| 5 | PFI 1 | 6 | D GND |
| 7 | PFI 2 | 8 | D GND |
| 9 | PFI 3 | 10 | D GND |
| 11 | PFI 4 | 12 | D GND |
| 13 | PFI 5 | 14 | D GND |
| 15 | PFI 6 | 16 | D GND |
| 17 | PFI 7 | 18 | D GND |
| 19 | AO GND | 20 | AO 0 |
| 21 | AO GND | 22 | AO 1 |
| 23 | AI GND | 24 | NC |
| 25 | AI SENSE | 26 | AI GND |
| 27 | AI 0 | 28 | AI 8 |
| 29 | AI GND | 30 | AI 1 |
| 31 | AI 9 | 32 | AI GND |
| 33 | AI 2 | 34 | AI 10 |
| 35 | AI GND | 36 | AI 3 |
| 37 | AI 11 | 38 | AI GND |
| 39 | AI 4 | 40 | AI 12 |
| 41 | AI GND | 42 | AI 5 |
| 43 | AI 13 | 44 | AI GND |
| 45 | AI 6 | 46 | AI 14 |
| 47 | AI GND | 48 | AI 7 |
| 49 | AI 15 | 50 | AI GND |
NC = No Connect
USB-6218 OEM Connector Pinout
Figure 5 shows the connector pinouts on the USB-6218 OEM device.
Left Connector Bank (Pins 1-50):
| Pin | Signal | Pin | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | +5 V | 2 | +5 V |
| 3 | PFI 0 | 4 | D GND |
| 5 | PFI 1 | 6 | D GND |
| 7 | PFI 2 | 8 | D GND |
| 9 | PFI 3 | 10 | D GND |
| 11 | PFI 4 | 12 | D GND |
| 13 | PFI 5 | 14 | D GND |
| 15 | PFI 6 | 16 | D GND |
| 17 | PFI 7 | 18 | D GND |
| 19 | AO GND | 20 | AO 0 |
| 21 | AO GND | 22 | AO 1 |
| 23 | AI GND | 24 | NC |
| 25 | AI SENSE | 26 | AI GND |
| 27 | AI 0 | 28 | AI 8 |
| 29 | AI GND | 30 | AI 1 |
| 31 | AI 9 | 32 | AI GND |
| 33 | AI 2 | 34 | AI 10 |
| 35 | AI GND | 36 | AI 3 |
| 37 | AI 11 | 38 | AI GND |
| 39 | AI 4 | 40 | AI 12 |
| 41 | AI GND | 42 | AI 5 |
| 43 | AI 13 | 44 | AI GND |
| 45 | AI 6 | 46 | AI 14 |
| 47 | AI GND | 48 | AI 7 |
| 49 | AI 15 | 50 | AI GND |
NC = No Connect
Right Connector Bank (Pins 1-50):
| Pin | Signal | Pin | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | +5 V | 2 | +5 V |
| 3 | PFI 8 | 4 | D GND |
| 5 | PFI 9 | 6 | D GND |
| 7 | PFI 10 | 8 | D GND |
| 9 | PFI 11 | 10 | D GND |
| 11 | PFI 12 | 12 | D GND |
| 13 | PFI 13 | 14 | D GND |
| 15 | PFI 14 | 16 | D GND |
| 17 | PFI 15 | 18 | D GND |
| 19 | NC | 20 | NC |
| 21 | NC | 22 | NC |
| 23 | AI GND | 24 | NC |
| 25 | AI SENSE 2 | 26 | AI GND |
| 27 | AI 16 | 28 | AI 24 |
| 29 | AI GND | 30 | AI 17 |
| 31 | AI 25 | 32 | AI GND |
| 33 | AI 18 | 34 | AI 26 |
| 35 | AI GND | 36 | AI 19 |
| 37 | AI 27 | 38 | AI GND |
| 39 | AI 20 | 40 | AI 28 |
| 41 | AI GND | 42 | AI 21 |
| 43 | AI 29 | 44 | AI GND |
| 45 | AI 22 | 46 | AI 30 |
| 47 | AI GND | 48 | AI 23 |
| 49 | AI 31 | 50 | AI GND |
NC = No Connect
Note:
In non-referenced single-ended (NRSE) mode, the USB-6218 OEM device measures AI <0..15> relative to the AI SENSE input, and AI <16..35> relative to AI SENSE 2.
Refer to the NI USB-621x User Manual at ni.com/manuals for more information about USB-6211/6218 signals and how to connect them.
Board Mounting the USB-621x OEM
The USB-621x OEM device can be mounted on a motherboard using the 50-pin connector(s) and board mount socket(s), as shown in Figures 6 and 7.
Note:
You can use either one or both 50-pin connectors to board mount the USB-6218 OEM device.
Diagram illustrating the mounting of the USB-6218 OEM device onto a motherboard using 50-pin connectors. Components labeled:
- 1: Mounting Standoff
- 2: Board Mount Socket
- 3: 50-Pin Connector
- 4: USB-6218 OEM Device
- 5: Mounting Screws
Diagram showing the USB-621x OEM device installed on a motherboard.
Refer to the Device Components section for more information about mounting components.
Device Components
Table 1 contains information about the components used for interfacing and interacting with the USB-621x OEM device.
| Component | Reference Designator(s) on PCB | Manufacturer | Manufacturer Part Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50-pin connector | J6*, J7 | 3M | N2550-6002UB |
| USB connector | J5 | AMP | 787780-1 |
| 50-pin board mount socket | — | 3M | 8550-4500PL (or equivalent) |
| Mounting standoff, using board mount socket | — | RAF Electronic Hardware | M1261-3005-SS† with M3 × 0.5 screw |
| Mounting standoff, using ribbon cable | — | RAF Electronic Hardware | 2053-440-SS** with 4-40 screw |
* J6 is available on USB-6218 OEM devices only.
† You can use either one or both 50-pin connectors to board mount the USB-6218 OEM device.
‡ 3/16 in. HEX female-to-female, 14 mm long.
** 3/16 in. HEX female-to-female, 1/4 in. long.
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Document Number: 372083B-01
Publication Date: Jan07
