Chapter 2
NI 5450 Overview
NI PXIe-5450 User Manual
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The following table describes the event output behaviors and statuses
supported by the NI 5450.
Event Name
Description
Output
Behavior
Status
Ready for Start
Event
Ready For Start event indicates that the
signal generator is configured and ready to
receive a Start trigger.
Level
Live
Started Event
Started event indicates when the signal
generator has received a Start trigger and is
generating a waveform.
Level, Pulse
Latched
Marker Event
A Marker is an event that the device
generates in relation to a waveform that is
generated. The event is configured to occur
at the time that a specific location or sample
n
if the waveform generates on the CH 0
connector. If the waveform loops multiple
times in a segment, the marker generates
each time the waveform loops.
Pulse, Toggle
Latched, Live
Data Marker
Event
A Data Marker is an event that the signal
generator generates in relation to the data
bits of a waveform that is generated. Up to
four bits can be configured to export to any
valid destination on the signal generator.
Level
N/A
Done Event
The Done event indicates that the generation
of the previous waveform is complete.
Level, Pulse
Latched
