Replacing DAQCard 6024E with a USB-6210

[hecmar.arreola]

I'm considering replacing the DAQ hardware in this current system with a USB-6210.  I'm currently using a DAQCard 6024E and utilizing all 16 single ended inputs at nearly the maximum 200 kS/s continusously.  This USB device looks like it should outperform my 6024E, but I have never used any USB DAQ so I'm not sure if there are some limitations that I may not see.

Should things work about the same?

[Wilfried_71]

As far as I'm concerned, it must be working as well. But the performance, if we just consider the analog inputs, are not increasing a lot, just the max frequency is up to 250 kHz for the same number of inputs (16). You can have a look on the M series with PCi port like 6220, 6224 and so on.

[stilly32]

Hi,

As far as performance, the 6210 will perform up to it's specifications. It can perform AI at full rates, and buffered counter operations at rates better than most PCI cards. The only real caveat with the 6210 is that it only has 4 digital/pfi inputs, so sometimes you are limited on the number of counter operations/triggering. The 6212 has 32 DIO lines if this is a concern.

Hope this helps,

Andrew S

[Ima U]

Hi Nickerbocker,

Another difference to consider is the driver.  You are currently using an E series device that is compatible with both the Legacy Traditional DAQ driver and the new DAQmx driver.  The USB-6210 is M series devices and is only compatible with DAQmx driver.  If your current application is written using the legacy driver then you would need to convert to DAQmx when changing to USB 6210.

There are benefits to converting your application to DAQmx if you  have not already done so.  Traditional (Legacy) driver is no longer being upgraded and is much more complex to use than our newer DAQmx driver.  We strongly suggest upgrading to DAQmx (which is free) for developing new code so that the code can be upgraded with new versions of the driver as it comes out.  The Traditional DAQ driver will not be supported on new operating systems, and our new hardware, such as USB 6210.  The DAQmx driver also has much more documentation and example programs written for it, to the point that a majority of applications require little or no modification of an example.

I hope this helps!

[hecmar.arreola]

My application is written for the DAQmx and the limited DIO aren't a problem as I'm not using them for the targetted build up being done.

[Ima U]

Hi Nickerbocker,

Since you are already using DAQmx then your program won’t really change.  You will update your program to use the new device name , tasks and channels associated with your new DAQ device.  As long as the 6210 spec meets the needs of your application then you are good to go.  I wish you the best with your application.