Ni usb-6001/6002/6003 User Guide National Instruments

device is still not recognized, refer to 

ni.com/support/daqmx

 for troubleshooting 

information.

3.

To self-test your device in NI MAX, right-click your device and select Self-Test. Self-test 

a message indicates successful verification. If an error occurs, refer to 

ni.com/support/

daqmx

To ensure the specified EMC performance, operate this product only with 

shielded cables and accessories.

4.

Connect the wires (0.08 to 1.31 mm

 [28 to 16 AWG]) of a shielded, multiconductor cable 

to the screw terminals by stripping 6 mm (0.25 in.) of the insulation, inserting the stripped 

wires into the screw terminals, and securely tightening the screws with a flathead 

screwdriver to a torque of 0.22 to 0.25 N · m (2.0 to 2.2 lb · in.). Refer to Figure 4 for the 

NI USB-6001/6002/6003 pinout. 

If using a shielded cable, connect the cable shield to a nearby GND terminal.

5.

Run a test panel in NI MAX by right-clicking your device and selecting Test Panels.

message occurs refer to 

ni.com/support/daqmx

. Click Close to exit the test panel. 

Using the NI USB-6001/6002/6003 in an 

Application

Example Programs

NI-DAQmx driver software includes example programs to help you get started programming 

with the NI USB-6001/6002/6003. You can modify example code and save it in an application, 

use examples to develop a new application, or add example code to an existing application.

To locate NI software examples, go to 

ni.com/info

 and enter the Info Code 

daqmxexp

To run examples without the device installed, use an NI-DAQmx simulated device. For more 

information, open NI Measurement & Automation Explorer (NI MAX), select Help»Help