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USB-6343 - Can AO (4) channels be used as a commanded current source?

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Hi,

 

I've got a USB X Series Multifunction DAQ NI USB-6343.  From the various documentation (http://www.ni.com/pdf/manuals/370784g.pdf, http://www.ni.com/pdf/manuals/374567d.pdf), I concluded that the 4 analog output channels were voltage sources only.  However, I was playing around with Veristand today, and when I imported this device, it showed "Current" as an option in the "Select measurement type" inside the "Add DAQ Channels" window.  See attachment.  Can this unit output a constant current?  I have an application if this is possible.

 

Thank you!

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Hello,

 

The 6343 can only act as a voltage source. 

 

I'm not sure why Veristand has that option but my guess is that it is a setup dialog that doesn't take into account the devices in your system.  Since NI does have some current source AO devices it gives the option to setup those devices.

 

Thanks

Russell 

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