LabJack U6

Precision USB Multifunction DAQ

The LabJack U6 is great for acquiring signals from thermocouples, strain gages, bridge circuits, encoders, and nearly any sensor that outputs a voltage or current.

With instrumentation amplified analog inputs, and software selectable gain settings, the U6 provides a cost effective, USB only method to measure analog signals which can't be resolved by traditional 12-bit DAQ products. Common applications include laboratory research, industrial control and monitoring, and prototype development.

• 14 Analog Inputs (16-18-bit) expandable up to 84 AINs using Mux80 Expansion board
• ±10V, ±1V, ±0.1V and ±0.01V Voltage ranges
• 20 Digital I/O lines, 2 counters, and 4 timers
• 2 analog outputs (expandable using LJTick-DAC)
• Directly connect thermocouples, load cells, RTDs, and more …
• Industrial temperature range (-40 to 85°C)
• Free applications to configure, test, and log data to file
• Free examples: C/C++, C#, Python, Java, LabVIEW, MATLAB, VB.NET and more...

Documentation & Resources

Explore the following guides and reference materials for detailed specifications, setup instructions, and application examples:

• Quickstart Guide: Installation, initial measurements, and an overview of software options.
• Specifications: Details on resolution, sampling rates, power consumption, and operating limits.
• U6 Datasheet: Complete technical reference, including full hardware features and example pseudo-code.
• Hardware Description: Overview of available I/O and a functional feature directory.
• Examples: Demonstrations on how to program and control the U6 within custom applications.
• App-Notes: Guides for interfacing with specific sensors and integration scenarios.
  
  

We Recommend the T7:

We recommend the T7 over the U6. The T7 is a newer, significantly more capable device across all performance metrics. Key improvements include:

• Faster Processor: Delivers faster execution speeds and reduced response latency and higher maximum sampling rates.
• Modern Driver & API: Features a newer, easier-to-use, cross-platform driver and API architecture.
• Onboard Scripting: Runs standalone code directly on the hardware without requiring a host PC.