Description
National Instruments PCI-6110: Your Workhorse for Industrial Data Acquisition
If you’re wrestling with legacy system integrations or need rock-solid analog I/O for test stands, this PCI card might just save your next project timeline. One thing I appreciate is how it bridges old-school industrial setups with modern control needs—no fancy re-engineering required.
Our Order Process & Guarantees
- 365-day warranty – Covers defects, not accidental coffee spills (sadly)
- Delivery: 1 week for in-stock units, max 4 weeks if we need to pull strings
- Payment: 50% upfront, balance before shipping via FedEx/UPS/DHL
Why It Stands Out
- 16-bit precision that won’t quit – Measures thermocouples or strain gauges within ±0.05% accuracy. From my experience, it handles dirty shop-floor noise better than newer USB models.
- PCI slot simplicity – No external power bricks. Just pop it into your industrial PC and go. Though you’ll want to verify your chassis has enough clearance for that legacy tower.
- NI-DAQmx drivers still play nice – Integrates with LabVIEW 2013+ or your custom C++ code. A plant engineer in Ohio told me it saved their hydraulic test rig when newer cards glitched with CANbus interference.
- Isolation up to 250V RMS – Keeps your control PC alive during motor startup surges. Not foolproof, but typically handles most factory transients.
Technical Specs at a Glance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand/Model | National Instruments PCI-6110 |
| HS Code | 8471.80.0090 (Other ADP input/output units) |
| Power Requirements | +5V @ 1.8A via PCI slot (no external PSU) |
| Dimensions & Weight | 179 x 113 mm, 220g – fits standard 3U industrial PCs |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 55°C (avoid mounting near furnace exhausts!) |
| Signal I/O | 16 AI (±10V), 2 AO, 24 DIO – good for medium-complexity rigs |
Where It Pulls Its Weight
You’ll spot these in hydraulic test benches measuring pressure spikes, or bottle-filling lines tracking fill levels via load cells. One automotive supplier uses it for brake dynamometer validation – the isolation saves them from ground-loop headaches when testing 48V systems. It’s not for IoT cloud deployments, but in many cases, it’s the last analog card you’ll need for brownfield sites.
Real Procurement Value
Think $850 instead of $2,200 for modular systems. The driver stability means your techs won’t waste hours debugging – I’ve seen teams cut validation time by 30% just by ditching finicky USB DAQs. And since NI still supports the drivers, you’re not gambling on abandonware. That 365-day warranty? Actually covers firmware-related hiccups, which matters when your OEM went bust last year.
Installation & Care
- Mount in ISA/PCI industrial PCs with 200+ CFM airflow – that Texas plant learned the hard way when ambient hit 60°C
- Ground the shield drain properly at one end only (I’ve traced 3 failed builds to floating shields)
- Annual calibration check recommended – a $150 service keeps readings trustworthy
- Firmware updates? Only when NI pushes critical fixes (rarely needed)
Built to Last
CE, UL 61010-1, and RoHS compliant – no customs headaches in EU or NA shipments. The conformal coating handles light coolant mist, though I wouldn’t stick it in a washdown area. Warranty covers component failures, but not when your intern drops it into a parts washer (true story).
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