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AIChannel CreateStrainGageChannel

What is the formula used for converting data to strain in the NI-DAQ method:

public AIChannel CreateStrainGageChannel(string physicalChannelName, string nameToAssignChannel, double minimumValue, double maximumValue, AIStrainGageConfiguration strainGageConfiguration, AIExcitationSource voltageExcitationSource, double voltageExcitationValue, double gageFactor, double initialBridgeVoltage, double nominalGageResistance, double poissonRatio, double leadWireResistance, AIStrainUnits units);

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The formula depends on the strain gage configuration you select.  Here is a White Paper that overviews the available strain gage configuration options and the associated formulas:

 

http://www.ni.com/white-paper/3642/en/

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