National Instruments USB-6001/6002/6003 Quick Start

This guide provides essential steps to get your National Instruments low-cost DAQ USB device up and running.

Introduction and Safety Information

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Getting Started Resources

Access comprehensive resources to help you use your NI USB device:

NI-DAQmx DVD: Contains the NI-DAQmx driver software.
Documentation: Detailed product manuals for NI USB-6001/6002/6003 are available.
Useful Links:
- Getting Started: ni.com/low-cost-daq/getting-started
- Examples: ni.com/info/daqmxexp
- NI USB-6001/6002/6003 Documentation: ni.com/manuals/6001
- Software: Download drivers and software at ni.com/downloads
- Demonstrations: View video demonstrations at ni.com/daq/videos
- Services and Support: Find support resources at ni.com/services
Start Here: Begin your setup process.

Installation and Connection Guide

Follow these steps to install and connect your NI USB DAQ device:

Step 1: Install Software

If applicable, install your application development software (e.g., NI LabVIEW). Then, install the NI-DAQmx driver software.

Visual Description: Icons representing NI LabVIEW and NI-DAQmx software are shown, indicating the software installation process.

Step 2: Attach Connectors

Attach the screw terminal connector plugs to the device.

Visual Description: A diagram shows the USB device with screw terminal connector plugs being securely attached.

Step 3: Connect the Device

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

Visual Description: The USB device is depicted connected to a computer via a USB cable. A space is indicated for connecting shielded sensors and signals.

Step 4: Perform Your First Measurement

Use NI Measurement & Automation Explorer (NI MAX) to take your first measurement.

Right-click the device in NI MAX and select "Test Panels".
Select your measurement parameters (e.g., Analog Input mode, input limits, sample rate).
Click "Start" to verify measurement functionality.

Visual Description: The process is illustrated with screenshots showing:

The NI MAX interface with the device recognized.
Configuration of test panel parameters for analog input, including settings for mode, input limits, rate, and samples to read.
A chart displaying "Amplitude vs. Samples" with an auto-scaled graph, demonstrating a sample measurement output.

Device Pinout Information

The following tables detail the pin assignments for the NI USB-6001/6002/6003 devices.

Analog Input (AI) and Analog Output (AO) Pins

Channel Name	Pin Number	Description
AI 0 (AI 0+)	1	Analog Input 0 Positive
AI 4 (AI 0-)	2	Analog Input 0 Negative
AI 1 (AI 1+)	3	Analog Input 1 Positive
AI 5 (AI 1-)	4	Analog Input 1 Negative
AI 2 (AI 2+)	5	Analog Input 2 Positive
AI 6 (AI 2-)	6	Analog Input 2 Negative
AI 3 (AI 3+)	7	Analog Input 3 Positive
AI 7 (AI 3-)	8	Analog Input 3 Negative
AO 0	9	Analog Output 0
AO 1	10	Analog Output 1

Note: AI GND pins are also available for reference.

Digital I/O (DIO) and PFI Pins

Channel Name	Pin Number	Description
P0.0	11	Digital I/O Port 0, Bit 0
P0.1	12	Digital I/O Port 0, Bit 1
P0.2	13	Digital I/O Port 0, Bit 2
P0.3	14	Digital I/O Port 0, Bit 3
P0.4	15	Digital I/O Port 0, Bit 4
P0.5	16	Digital I/O Port 0, Bit 5
P0.6	17	Digital I/O Port 0, Bit 6
P0.7	18	Digital I/O Port 0, Bit 7
P1.0	19	Digital I/O Port 1, Bit 0
P1.1/PFI 1	20	Digital I/O Port 1, Bit 1 / PFI 1
P1.2	21	Digital I/O Port 1, Bit 2
P1.3	22	Digital I/O Port 1, Bit 3
P2.0/PFI 0	23	Digital I/O Port 2, Bit 0 / PFI 0
+5 V	24	+5V Power Output

Note: D GND pins are available for digital ground reference.

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