BNC-2110 connected to CSi phototach model 404B

[marieta]

Hi,

I need help: I have a physical connection as: A CSI analyzer model 404B infrared Phototach connected to National Instrument BNC-2110 terminal block thorugh a USB port between my PC and BNC-2110. I am trying to run NI- MAX in order to recognize the device but it is not possible. How can I test it to checking that it works properly?

Thanks,

MARO

[Dennis_Knutson]

What is a CSI analyzer model 404B infrared Phototach and why should it be detected with MAX? MAX is only for NI hardware and the BNC-2110 is just a dumb terminal block that cannot be detected by anything. If your device has a USB interface, then it should have come with some sort of software that installs it's windows driver and hopefully something that you can use to test it. The USB interface should have nothing to do with the BNC-2110.

[marieta]

Hi Dennis,

Thanks for your reply.

The CSi model 404B Infrared Phototach is a self-contained, infrared, reflective sensor. For convenience, the 404B can be powered directly from a CSI machinery analyzer.The optional Model 408 Battery Pack may also be used with the 404B for extended usage.

THe situation is the following: I am going to build an Interface with Labview for NI USB-6008 but it device doesnt have any entrance for a coaxial cable and I have a physical device which is Infrared Phototach Model 404B(which will provide me the measurement)  and it has a coaxial cable, so I need to make a physical connection with my computer so to get it, connected it to A NI BNC 2110 (which has a lot of Analog I/O for coaxial cable and from my computer(inside it has a PCI card) which require a special cable in order to connect this cable to NI BNC-2110.

I hope it is more clear now, at least the physical connection I already have. So, I really appreciated if you can give me some advices in order to make sure at least my computer recognized the device I have.

Thanks and I am looking forward to hearing from you

MARO

[Dennis_Knutson]

MAX will recognize the USB-6008 but it will not recognize any sensor or any terminal block. You test your sensor in MAX by running the test panel for the USB-6008.

[marieta]

Ok!. I was running the test panel for the USB-6008 in MAX. So, How I can know that is right?  What is the next step?

Thanks

MARO

[Dennis_Knutson]

Knowing what is a correct reading depends on the sensor. I'm not familiar with the one you are using. Is there some type of known input you can provide and compare the results in MAX to the published specs?

[marieta]

hi,

Oh not!. There is not any input or signal that provides me some information to be evaluated. So, any idea?

Can exist another solution or different way to make the physical connection? Somebody can advice me , please?

Thanks.

MARO