FPGA Loop Rate express VI modification

[dthrash]

Hi!

I would like to increase the size of the counter in the loop rate express vi. Is this possible? 

I tried to convert it to a sub vi and change the counter from there but I was asked for the six letter password...which I do not know. 

Any ideas?

[Kaitlin-N]

Hi dthrash,

By Loop Rate express VI do you mean the Loop Timer express VI? If so you should be able to double click the express VI or right-click and select properties. I attached a screenshot below of the window you should see. From there you should be able to change between a 32 bit, 16 bit, or 8 bit counter size.

Regards,

Kaitlin N

[dthrash]

Hi Kaitlin,

Thanks for your reply. 32 bit is insufficient for my needs. How do I change to an even larger register?

[Kaitlin-N]

Hi,

32-bits is the largest counter size configurable with the Loop Timer express VI. If you need a larger size you will need to implement your own. Another option would be to use a different unit, for example the mSec unit to avoid roll over.