16 bit & 24 bit A/D Interfaces

16 bit 5-BNC NI-6210 kit
Chesapeake 16 bit A/D interfaceChesapeake 16 bit A/D kit with 5 channels

CTI 5-BNC analog interface box contains the NI USB-6210 16-bit hardware card, and other custom circuitry, to provide 1 channel of trigger I/O, and up to 5 channels of analog A/D acquisition (hence 5 BNC). This box connects to the computer via a mini-USB jack on its front panel, and a cable.

The NI USB to mini-USB interface cable. This cable is necessary to connect the 16-bit CTI 5-BNC box to your computer. The USB-connector end plugs into a USB hub, or a USB port, and connects to the computer. The mini-USB connector end connects to the 16-bit CTI 5-BNC box. The cable is typically 3′ in length.

16 bit Sidescan and Sub-bottom GuideTechnical Data Sheet NI-6210User Manual NI-6210
24 bit NI-4431 System
Chesapeake 24 bit A/D boxChesapeake 24 bit A/D kit 5 BNC ports24 bit Reference Guide

NI USB-4431 analog interface box

This box is a factory stock version of the NI USB-4431 unit, integration tested and functionally verified at CTI. This box connects to the computer via a mini-USB jack.

National Instruments USB to mini-USB interface cable

This cable is necessary to connect the NI USB-4431 box to your computer. The USB-connector end plugs into a USB hub, or a USB port, and connects to the computer. The mini-USB connector end connects to the NI USB-4431 box. The cable is typically 3′ in length.

12″ RG-58 M-M BNC patch cable

This cable is necessary to use internal trigger option, and its use is described in the separate 24-bit analog interface document. Chesapeake supplies one with each NI USB-4431 unit sold.  It has M-M type connectors (male ends).

F-M-F BNC tee connector

This Tee  is necessary to use internal trigger option, and its use is described in the separate 24-bit analog interface document. Chesapeake supplies one with each NI USB-4431 unit sold.  It has F-F type (female ends) connectors available after plugging it into AI 0, so that you can connect two things:

(1)          The BNC patch cable connects it, so that AI 0 and AO 0 are connected, and the internal trigger you generate on AO 0 is received on AI 1.

(2)          On the free F end of the Tee, you will probably connect your own BNC patch cable to your sonar equipment, so that the “internal” trigger drives the ping rate on your sonar equipment.

User-Supplied Equipment – Accessory Cables

Chesapeake Technology, Inc. does not sell BNC cables, other than the 12″ cable supplied with each NI USB-4431 unit. You must supply your own BNC connector cables to link the analog interface box data lines(s) and trigger, to your own equipment. Please purchase these cables elsewhere, as needed.