Convert Binary Data to Scaled Data in DAQmx

[Jordan F]

Overview

This example shows how to acquire raw data (I16 format) and convert it back to a scaled voltage value using two different methods in DAQmx. his example shows how to call a targeted Windows' application (i.e. Calculator) using the System Exec VI.

Description

This example shows how to acquire raw data (I16 format) and convert it back to a scaled voltage value using two different methods in DAQmx.  The first method is manually scaling the voltage by using the equation "Voltage Reading = (binary reading/2^bit)*(Vmax-Vmin)".  The second method uses the DAQmx Channel property node: AI Device Scaling Coefficients to convert the binary data to scaled voltage.

Requirements

Software

• LabVIEW 2012 or compatible
• NI-DAQmx 9.5.5 or compatible

Hardware

• NI Multifunction DAQ Device

Steps to Implement or Execute Code

1. Set physical channel.
2. Set parameters.
3. Run the VI

Additional Information or References

Check out this article to learn more about scaling binary values: http://digital.ni.com/public.nsf/allkb/0FAD8D1DC10142FB482570DE00334AFB?OpenDocument. 

 

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