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Chapter 5
Using the SCXI-1521/B
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Figure 5-1.
Typical Program Flowchart
Yes
Create Strain or Custom
Voltage with Excitation Channel
Adjust Timing Settings
Create a Task
Programmatically
Create Task in
DAQ Assistant
or MAX
No
Hardware
Timing/Triggering?
Create Task Using
DAQ Assistant?
No
Yes
No
Yes
Configure Channels
Further Configure
Channels?
Start Measurement
Read Measurement
Clear Task
Continue Sampling?
Stop Measurement
Yes
No
Perform
Offset
Null?
Perform
Shunt
Calibration?
Bridge Null
Operation
Yes
No
Yes
No
Shunt Calibration
Operation
Analyze Data?
Display Data?
No
No
Process
Data
Graphical
Display Tools
Yes
Yes
Create Another
Channel?
No
Yes