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Input limits in relation to PGIA's gain

I understand that the input limits should be set to the expected range for each channel. If my MIO board can be set for input ranges of 0-5 V and 0-10 V with gains of 2 and 1 respectively. If I set a input limit of 0-6 V. What gain setting in PGIA would be used? 1 or 1.67 (10/6) or 2?
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Hello,

The majority of National Instruments MIO E-Series Boards have input gains of 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100.

For this particular case, if you have an input signal with a range of 0 to +6V (with ADC range of 0 to +10V), you cannot apply a gain of 2 because the input signal would have a range of 0 to 12V, which exceeds the ADC range. The only gain that you could apply, would be a gain of 1.

Good luck with your application!
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