The Keithley DAQ6510 is a precision 6½-digit data acquisition and logging multimeter system designed to provide high-speed, accurate multi-channel measurements. Featuring a 5-inch capacitive touchscreen, dual-slot card expansion supporting up to 80 channels, and a built-in 1 MS/s digitizer, it is optimized for high-performance test and automated logging applications.
Specifications
General
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Interfaces | USB 2.0 Host (front), USB 2.0 Device (rear), LAN (LXI Compliant), plus optional GPIB, RS-232, or TSP-Link modules |
| Display | 5-inch (12.7 cm) capacitive touchscreen color graphical display (800 x 480) |
| Standard Warranty | 3 years |
| Warm-up Time | 1 hour to rated accuracy |
| Real-time Clock Battery Life | 10 years typical |
Physical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to 50 °C |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 213.8 mm × 88.4 mm × 356.6 mm (without handle and bumpers) |
| Weight | 4.54 kg (10.0 lbs) |
Measurement & Acquisition Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Measurement Resolution | 6½ digits |
| Basic 1-Year DC Voltage Accuracy | 0.0025% of reading + 0.0005% of range (10 V range) |
| Digitizer A/D Converter Resolution | 16-bit |
| Maximum Digitizer Sampling Rate | 1 MS/s |
| DC Voltage Ranges | 100 mV, 1 V, 10 V, 100 V, 1000 V |
| DC Current Ranges | 10 µA, 100 µA, 1 mA, 10 mA, 100 mA, 1 A, 3 A |
| Resistance Ranges | 10 Ω, 100 Ω, 1 kΩ, 10 kΩ, 100 kΩ, 1 MΩ, 10 MΩ, 100 MΩ |
| Capacitance Ranges | 1 nF, 10 nF, 100 nF, 1 µF, 10 µF, 100 µF, 1000 µF |
| Thermocouple Types | J, K, T, E, R, S, B, N |
| RTD Types Supported | PT100, D100, F100, User-defined (2-wire, 3-wire, 4-wire) |
| Thermistor Types Supported | 2.2 kΩ, 5 kΩ, 10 kΩ |
| Temperature Accuracy (PT100 RTD) | ±0.06 °C |
Input Channel Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Analog Input Expansion Slots | 1 slot (rear panel) |
| Input Impedance (DCV) | 10 MΩ or >10 GΩ (selectable for 100 mV, 1 V, 10 V ranges) |
| Maximum Direct Input Voltage | 1000 V peak (between any terminal and earth ground) |
| Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR) | 140 dB (DC, 50 Hz or 60 Hz with 1 kΩ imbalance in LO lead) |
Triggering & Alarm Systems
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Trigger Sources | Front panel key, external trigger, software command, TSP-Link, digital I/O, internal timer, analog trigger |
| External Trigger Input | BNC connector (rear panel) |
Connectivity, Interfaces & Integration
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Digital I/O Port | 9-pin female D-sub with 6 configurable digital I/O lines |
| LXI Compliance | LXI Version 1.5 Core Device |
Data Storage & Recording Modes
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal Volatile Buffer Capacity | 7,000,000 readings |
| Internal Non-Volatile Flash Capacity | Up to 50 test setups stored |
| External Storage Support | USB Host (front) |
Software & Programming
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Programming Languages | SCPI (standard and 2700/2701/2750 emulation modes), TSP (Test Script Processor) |
| Bundled Software Compatibility | Keithley KickStart Instrument Control Software, Test Script Builder |
| Web Interface | Built-in virtual front panel and instrument control web page |
Physical & Mechanical
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | Benchtop or standard half-rack 2U rackmount height |
Environmental & Compliance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Safety Standards | Conforms to European Union Low Voltage Directive, UL 61010-1 |
| EMC Compliance | Conforms to European Union EMC Directive (EN 61326-1) |
| Operating Altitude | Up to 2000 meters above sea level |
| Storage Temperature Range | -40 °C to 70 °C |
Expansion Modules & Options
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Compatible Expansion Modules | Keithley 7700-series modules (e.g., 7700, 7701, 7702, 7703, 7705, 7706, 7707, 7708, 7709, 7710) |
Measurement Ranges
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| AC Voltage Ranges | 100 mV, 1 V, 10 V, 100 V, 750 V |
| AC Current Ranges | 100 µA, 1 mA, 10 mA, 100 mA, 1 A, 3 A |
| Frequency Measurement Range | 3 Hz to 300 kHz |
| Period Measurement Range | 3.33 µs to 333 ms |
| Digitizer Voltage Ranges | 100 mV, 1 V, 10 V, 100 V, 1000 V |
| Digitizer Current Ranges | 100 µA, 1 mA, 10 mA, 100 mA, 1 A, 3 A |
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Basic 1-Year AC Voltage Accuracy | 0.06% of reading + 0.03% of range (10 Hz - 20 kHz) |
| Basic 1-Year DC Current Accuracy | 0.05% of reading + 0.005% of range (10 mA range) |
| Basic 1-Year Resistance Accuracy | 0.0075% of reading + 0.001% of range (10 kΩ range) |
| Temperature Measurement Resolution | 0.001 °C |
| Integration Time Range | 0.0005 to 15 PLC (60 Hz) / 12 PLC (50 Hz) |
Scanning Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Scan Speed (Solid-state) | Up to 800 channels/second |
| Maximum Scan Speed (Electromechanical) | Up to 110 channels/second |
Power Supply
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Line Frequency | 50 Hz / 60 Hz / 400 Hz (automatically sensed) |
Measurement Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Common Mode Voltage | 500 Vpeak (LO to earth ground) |
| Overrange Capability | 120% (on DCV, DCI, and Ohms, except 1000 V and 3 A ranges) |
| Continuity Threshold Range | 1 Ω to 1000 Ω |
| Diode Test Current Sources | 10 µA, 100 µA, 1 mA |
| Mathematical Functions | mX+b, Percent, Reciprocal (1/X), Logarithmic (10log), dB, dBm, Limits |
Environmental
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Humidity Range | 5% to 80% RH at up to 35 °C (non-condensing) |
Technology
Data Acquisition / Digitizer Multimeter
Applications
Multi-channel data logging, automated environmental test, burn-in testing, and precision benchtop multimeter measurements
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