Do I need to buy a PGIA to utilize my basic multifunction DAQ board?

[Onyinye]

I was reading through the manual of the NI PCI6014 basic multifunction DAQ board. In the section connecting analog input, there were multiple references made to a PGIA. However, I could not locate it the connector pin diagram. I was wondering if it was an external device that I would have to purchase to enable me connect my analog input.

[Spencer S.]

Greetings,

No, your NI 6014 contains the PGIA (programmable gain instrumentation amplifier). I think that Figure 3-1 (NI 6013/6014 Block Diagram) in the user manual for the NI 6014 may clear things up for you. It illustrates how all of the analog input channels (ACH0-ACH15) are multiplexed through the board's PGIA.

Good luck with your application.

Spencer S.