How do I set up an SCC-SG24 with Traditional Ni-Daq

[Spieler]

I am installing an SCC-SG24 module into an SCC-2345 chassis to connect 2 load cells. I am keeping Traditional Ni-Daq for the short term because my DAQ program was written in version 6.1 and I don't want to change it right now. I need to scale the load cells in MAX to be read by the existing program.

When I configure the module, there is no option for the SG24 as an SCC-2345 Accessory, so I selected SG04, as suggested here:

http://digital.ni.com/public.nsf/allkb/09BE470006A6C31686256D9E00798BA2

When I create a new Traditional Ni-Daq Virtual channel, my only option is Strain Gauge. I configured the channel for Full Bridge I with built-in excitation.

Physical Range is +/- 1000.0 uE

Sensor Range is +/- 0.005V.

There is no option for external scaling.

Is there a way to convert the microStrain to lbs. or Newtons?

Jim

[WillPwr]

Hello Spieler!

Through MAX with tDAQ? No. You could, however, always include conversions in your LabVIEW code, you'd just need to use perform some arithmatic on the raw data to get the values you'd like.

[Spieler]

Hi Will,

I was hoping to avoid any changes to the Labview code, but I see now that it's unavoidable.

Thanks,

Jim