How to determine which simulated device to use?

[Bystander1]

I am trying to create VIs for different instruments (e.g. force gauges, thermocouples, strain gauges, etc.) but don't usually have acces to the instruments as they are usually in use by others with a higher priority or I'm working at home where I don't have the instruments. I want to use the simulated device feature of MAX but there is such a long list of options I have no idea which one to choose. I randomly choose a couple of options but when I tried to make a task for the force gauge it said that there where no supported devices.

I was wondering if there was a way to determine which option I should choice when making the simulated device so that it registers as a supported device for what I'm trying to simulate. Is there a document or reference that would have this? None of my google searches have been fruitful.

I will eventually be using the DAQmx VIs but my initial test have all been on MAX.

[Jorr-El]

Hi Bystander1,

The way I usually do this is just going to the ni.com online shop and looking up the hardware sorted by measurement type. Select the form factor you want, and then a table will pop up that compares specifications so you can choose the hardware that fits your application the best.

Strain, Pressure, and Force Measurements

Temperature Measurements

Hope this helps!