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SCC-SG Series Strain-Gauge Modules User Guide
4.
In the
SCC Connector Block Configuration
window, configure the
SCC system as follows:
a.
In the pull-down listbox labeled
Power
next to
J21
choose the
correct SC-2345 power configuration. Refer to the
SC-2345 User
Manual
for information on power configurations.
b.
Locate the SC-2345 socket where you installed an SCC in the
configuration window.
c.
To add the SCC, click the socket drop-down listbox and click on
the correct module. 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
.
d.
Click
OK
after completing all SCC entries to complete the
configuration process.
5.
Close MAX.
Note
Configuring the SCC system using MAX automatically sets the DAQ device analog
input mode to nonreferenced single-ended (NRSE).
Virtual Channels, Physical Channels, and Tasks
After you have installed and configured your SCC-SG0
X
or SCC-SG24
you can use software tools within MAX to further configure the module
and take measurements.
Creating a Virtual Channel in Traditional NI-DAQ
To create a traditional NI-DAQ virtual channel complete the following
steps:
1.
Launch
Measurement & Automation Explorer
.
2.
Right-click
Data Neighborhood
and select
Create New
.
3.
Select
Traditional NI-DAQ Virtual Channel
and click
Finish
.
4.
Click
Next
to select Analog Input as the type of channel to configure.
5.
Enter a channel name in the
Channel Name
box and click
Next
.
You also can enter a channel description.
6.
From the listbox that appears, select
Strain Gauge
as the type of
sensor.
7.
Select the strain-gauge bridge configuration type you are using from
the listbox. Refer to the
Connecting Strain-Gauge Input Signals
sections to determine what configuration type
you are using.
