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Summarization of Contents
Getting Started with the cDAQ Chassis
Safety Guidelines
General safety and EMC information for operating the chassis.
Installing the cDAQ Chassis
Steps to install the cDAQ chassis and associated software.
Mounting the cDAQ Chassis
Options for mounting the cDAQ chassis on a desktop, panel, or DIN rail.
NI cDAQ Chassis Features
Overview of key hardware components and indicators on the cDAQ chassis.
Analog Input
Analog Input Triggering Signals
Configuring start, reference, and pause triggers for analog input.
Analog Input Timing Signals
Signals controlling the timing of analog input acquisitions.
Scanned Modules
How scanned modules acquire data using A/D converters and multiplexers.
Analog Output
Analog Output Data Generation Methods
Explains software-timed vs. hardware-timed generation.
Hardware-Timed Generations
Details on hardware-timed generation, including buffering.
Analog Output Triggering Signals
Configuring triggers for analog output tasks.
Digital Input/Output and PFI
Digital Input/Output
Overview of digital I/O functionality on the cDAQ chassis.
Digital Input Timing Signals
Signals controlling the timing of digital input acquisitions.
Digital Output
Overview of digital output generation methods.
PFI
Configuration of Programmable Function Interface (PFI) terminals.
Counters
Counter Input Applications
Various applications for counter inputs, like edge counting.
Pulse-Width Measurement
Measuring the width of input pulses using counters.
Frequency Measurement
Methods for measuring signal frequency using counters.
Position Measurement
Measuring position using quadrature or two-pulse encoders.
Counter Output Applications
Various applications for counter outputs, like pulse generation.
Counter Timing Signals
Overview of timing signals related to counter operations.
Digital Routing and Clock Generation
Digital Routing
How digital signals are managed and routed within the chassis.
Clock Routing
Circuitry for routing and generating main clock signals.
Where to Go from Here
Example Programs
Finding and using example code for cDAQ and C Series modules.
Related Documentation
Listing additional documentation for software and hardware.
Technical Support and Professional Services
Support
Resources for technical support, including self-help and memberships.
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