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Summarization of Contents
Getting Started
Safety Guidelines
Essential precautions for operating devices safely.
Installation
Procedures for installing software and hardware.
Device Self-Calibration
Process for calibrating the device for accurate measurements.
Getting Started with X Series USB Devices
Best practices and features for USB X Series devices.
DAQ System Overview
DAQ Hardware
Overview of the DAQ hardware and its components.
Cables and Accessories
Information on compatible cables and accessories for X Series devices.
Connector and LED Information
I/O Connector Signal Descriptions
Detailed descriptions of signals found on the I/O connectors.
USB Device LED Patterns
Behavior of the READY and ACTIVE LEDs on USB X Series devices.
Analog Input
Analog Input on MIO X Series Devices
Details on analog input circuitry and configuration for MIO devices.
Analog Input Range
Explanation of input voltage ranges and their effect on resolution.
Analog Input Ground-Reference Settings
How to configure grounding and reference settings for analog input.
Analog Input Data Acquisition Methods
Explanation of software-timed vs. hardware-timed acquisitions.
Analog Input Triggering
Actions and types of triggers available for analog input.
Connecting Analog Input Signals
Recommended input configurations for various signal sources.
Analog Output
AO Reference Selection
How to set the analog output voltage range.
Analog Output Data Generation Methods
Methods for generating analog output waveforms.
Analog Output Triggering
Start and pause trigger actions for analog output.
Digital I/O
Digital Input Data Acquisition Methods
Methods for acquiring digital input data.
Digital Input Triggering
Triggering actions for digital input.
Digital Waveform Acquisition
Acquiring digital waveforms on Port 0 DIO lines.
Digital Output Data Generation Methods
Methods for generating digital output waveforms.
Digital Output Triggering
Triggering actions for digital output.
Counters
Counter Timing Engine
How counters handle timing and clock sources.
Counter Input Applications
Various applications for counter inputs.
Pulse-Width Measurement
Measuring the duration of a pulse.
Frequency Measurement
Methods for measuring signal frequency.
Counter Output Applications
Applications for counter outputs.
Counter Timing Signals
Available timing signals for counters.
PFI
Using PFI Terminals as Timing Input Signals
Routing external timing signals to X Series functions.
Using PFI Terminals as Static Digital I/Os
Configuring PFI terminals for digital input/output.
I/O Protection
Protection mechanisms for PFI and DIO signals.
Digital Routing and Clock Generation
Clock Routing
Clock routing circuitry and options for X Series devices.
Synchronizing Multiple Devices
Methods for synchronizing multiple X Series devices.
Real-Time System Integration (RTSI)
Sharing clocks and triggers between devices using RTSI.
Bus Interface
Data Transfer Methods
How data is transferred between host and device.
PCI Express/PXI Express Device Data Transfer Methods
Data transfer methods for PCI/PXI Express devices.
USB Device Data Transfer Methods
Data transfer methods for USB devices.
Triggering
Triggering with a Digital Source
Generating triggers using digital signals.
Triggering with an Analog Source
Generating triggers using analog signals.
Analog Input Channels
Using analog input channels as trigger sources.
Analog Trigger Actions
Actions that can be performed in response to analog triggers.
Analog Trigger Types
Different modes for analog trigger circuitry.
Appendix A Device-Specific Information
NI 6320
Pinouts, specifications, and options for the NI 6320 device.
NI 6321/6341
Pinouts, specifications, and options for NI 6321/6341 devices.
NI 6345/6355
Pinouts, specifications, and options for NI 6345/6355 devices.
NI 6346
Pinouts, specifications, and options for the NI 6346 device.
NI 6349
Pinouts, specifications, and options for the NI 6349 device.
NI 6351/6361
Pinouts, specifications, and options for NI 6351/6361 devices.
NI 6353/6363
Pinouts, specifications, and options for NI 6353/6363 devices.
NI 6356/6366/6376/6386/6396
Pinouts, specifications, and options for various NI 6356/6366/6376/6386/6396 devices.
NI 6374
Pinouts, specifications, and options for the NI 6374 device.
NI 6375
Pinouts, specifications, and options for the NI 6375 device.
Where to Go from Here
Example Programs
Where to find example programs for X Series device programming.
Related Documentation
List of relevant documentation for X Series devices and software.
Troubleshooting
Analog Input
Troubleshooting common analog input issues like crosstalk and ghost voltages.
Analog Output
Troubleshooting analog output glitches.
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