SCC-SG Series Strain-Gauge Modules User Guide
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Configuring the SCC System
Run Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) to configure the
SCC system. Complete one of the following sets of steps depending on the
version of NI-DAQ.
Traditional NI-DAQ
1.
Launch
Measurement & Automation Explorer
.
2.
Expand
Devices and Interfaces
.
3.
Expand
Traditional NI-DAQ Devices
.
4.
Right-click the DAQ device connected to the SC-2345, and select
Properties
.
5.
Select the
Accessory
tab.
6.
Under
Accessory:
select
SC-2345
.
7.
Click the
Configure
button. A new window appears listing the sockets
(connector reference designators) of the SC-2345.
8.
Select the SC-2345 socket where you installed an SCC.
9.
Click
Add
and select the SCC you installed. If the module name does
not appear in the list, either the module is not allowed in that location
or you do not have the current version of NI-DAQ. If you do not have
the current version of NI-DAQ, download it from the NI Web site,
ni.com
.
10. If you make a selection mistake, select the socket and click
Remove
.
11. Repeat steps 7 and 8 for each newly installed SCC.
12. Click
OK
after completing all SCC entries.
13. Click
OK
to complete the configuration process and close MAX.
Note
Configuring the SCC system using MAX automatically sets the DAQ device analog
input mode to nonreferenced single-ended (NRSE).
NI-DAQmx
1.
Launch
Measurement & Automation Explorer
.
2.
Right-click
Devices and Interfaces
and select
Create New
.
3.
Under
NI-DAQmx SCC Connector Block
select
SC-2345
. Click
Finish
.
