Using a DAQmx Task Created in MAX in LabVIEW

[Dan_K]

Overview

This VI is a very simple bit of example code that uses a task created in Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) and acquires data.

Description

Tasks in MAX can be used in LabVIEW very simply.  You can either drag a task from MAX straight into your block diagram or you can place a Task Constant from the functions palette. The Task Constant can be found under Measurement I/O»NI-DAQmx. From here all you need to do for an acquisition task is connect the task to a DAQmx Start VI and then to a DAQmx Read VI followed by a DAQmx Stop VI.

Performing a continuous read would require the use of a while loop with a stop condition around the DAQmx Read VI.

There are benefits of using a task from MAX instead of using a DAQ Assistant

• You can control when the task starts and stops.
• You can easily use the same channel setup in multiple instances/VIs
• You can edit some aspects of the task for a particular instance/VI without changing the setup of the task.
• There are also benefits of using a task from MAX instead of setting up your task completely in LabVIEW
• You can set up multiple channels, scales, timing and triggers outside of LabVIEW, cleaning up your code.
• It is easier to port task information between different VIs.

Requirements to Run

Software

• LabVIEW 8.2 or compatible
• NI-DAQmx 8.3 or compatible
  

Hardware

• Most compatible NI DAQ devices, or simulated devices.

Steps to Implement or Execute Code

To create a Task in MAX:

1. Under My System, right click on Data Neighborhood and select “Create new…”
2. Select “NI DAQmx Task” and press “Next”
3. Select the measurement type for the task
4. Select the physical channel(s) to add to the task
5. Name your task and select Finish

To implement your task in your LabVIEW code:

1. Select the correct name for your DAQmx task from the “task/channels in” constant of the Start DAQmx Task.vi
2. Run

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

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[BryanEspi]

What do I have to do to use a task in CANoe? Is that possible?