Table Of Contents - National Instruments NI 435 Series User Manual

Contents
About This Manual
Conventions ...................................................................................................................ix
Related Documentation..................................................................................................x
Chapter 1
Introduction
About the NI 435x High-Precision DAQ Devices.........................................................1-1
Using PXI with CompactPCI.........................................................................................1-2
Configuration .................................................................................................................1-2
NI 435x Software Selection Chart .................................................................................1-3
Software Options for the NI 435x..................................................................................1-3
What Is VirtualBench-Logger? .......................................................................1-3
What Is LabVIEW? .........................................................................................1-4
What Is LabWindows/CVI? ............................................................................1-4
What Is the NI 435x Instrument Driver? .........................................................1-4
What Is the MAX Create New Channel Wizard? ...........................................1-6
Installing the Software and Hardware ...........................................................................1-6
LED Patterns..................................................................................................................1-6
Optional Equipment .......................................................................................................1-8
Power Considerations for the NI USB-4350 .................................................................1-8
Safety Information .........................................................................................................1-9
Chapter 2
Operating the NI 435x Device
Warming up the NI 435x Device ...................................................................................2-1
Choosing a Measurement Mode ....................................................................................2-1
Choosing a Range ..........................................................................................................2-2
Choosing a Reading Rate...............................................................................................2-2
Knowing the Signal Source ...........................................................................................2-4
Floating Signal Source ...................................................................................2-4
Ground-Referenced Signal Source ..................................................................2-4
Using Programmable Ground-Referencing ...................................................................2-4
Using Programmable Open-Thermocouple Detection ..................................................2-5
Measuring Temperature with Thermocouples ...............................................................2-6
Connecting the Thermocouple ........................................................................2-8
Input Ranges....................................................................................................2-8
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