DAQmx Acquire with Custom Scale

[HunterSeeker]

Overview

This example shows how to add a custom scale to a LabVIEW VI.

Description

When adding a custom scale to a LabVIEW VI from MAX there are a few common problems. If you getthe following error,this is the way to fix it.

Error -200447 occurred at an unidentified location

Possible reason(s): Measurements: Units for the channel must be set to From Custom Scale when a custom scale is used with a channel. Notice the input on the create channel VI.

Requirements

Software

• LabVIEW 2012 or compatible
• NI-DAQmx 9.5.5 or compatible

Hardware

• NI Multifunction DAQ Device

Steps to Implement or Execute Code

1. Configure the parameter for the right channel and device
2. Connect your hardware appropriately
3. Run the VI

 **This document has been updated to meet the current required format for the NI Code Exchange.**

[StephenB]

the daqmx create channel actually has a terminal named 'units' from there you create a constant that says 'from custom scale' and you dont need to use the property node at all. this EPD does this: http://zone.ni.com/devzone/cda/epd/p/id/6062