NI 6602 frequency change How to

[gbvbalint]

Hello!

I would like to use the NI 6602 Counter in other frequency base than 80MHz, I have read about it, but still couldn't figure out how to do that. I know that I need an other counter to set the frequency then measure with the second counter, which frequency's I have set. Is there any done example for that? or can you help me in this question? Thanks in advance.

Balint

[Zody]

Hi gbvbalint,

What exactly are you trying to measure? Why do you want to change the 80MHz?

Do you need a faster source signal or a slower one?

Best regards,

IR

[gbvbalint]

Hello!

I need a slower signal, I need it for certain kind of measurements.

[Zody]

Hi Balint,

There are multiple ways of doing that.

On below links you will find two examples that implements the desired funcitonality.

1. Using another counter you can generate a clock that will be used as a source for your measurement.

https://decibel.ni.com/content/docs/DOC-14643

2. Using only one counter, there is an option of configuring the meausurement for lower frequency, in this case, the driver automatically selects the right clock for that.https://decibel.ni.com/content/docs/DOC-12160

Best regards,

IR

[gbvbalint]

Thank you! I will take a look at them.