Chapter 11
Triggering
You also can program your DAQ device to perform an action in response to
a trigger from a digital source. The action can affect the following:
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Triggering with an Analog Source
Some X Series devices can generate a trigger on an analog signal. To find
your device triggering options, refer to the specifications document for
your device.
Figure 11-2 shows the analog trigger circuit on MIO X Series devices.
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Analog
Input
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Analog input acquisition
Analog output generation
Counter behavior
Digital waveform acquisition and generation
PGIA
ADC
Analog
Mux
Trigger
Detection
Figure 11-2. MIO X Series Device Analog Trigger Circuit
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Analog Comparison
Event
AO Circuitry
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DIO Circuitry
Circuitry Output)
Counter Circuitry
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