Chapter 2
Using the Module
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TEDS
The NI PXIe-4330/4331 supports communicating with Transducer Electronic Data Sheet
(TEDS)-enabled sensors (IEEE 1451.4 Class 2). TEDS-enabled sensors carry a built-in,
self-identification EEPROM containing a table of parameters and sensor information. This
allows your data acquisition system to automatically detect and configure the sensors.
TEDS contains information about the sensor such as calibration, sensitivity, and manufacturer
information. This information is accessible in Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX),
VIs in LabVIEW, or by calling the equivalent function calls in a text-based ADE.
For more information about TEDS plug and play sensors, refer to
ni.com/pnp
.
Configuring and Using TEDS in Software
To manually configure TEDS in MAX, right click on the NI PXIe-4330/4331 module within
the Configuration tree. Then select
Configure TEDS
from the pop-up menu.
To programmatically configure TEDS, call the DAQmx Configure TEDS VI.
Accessory Auto-Detection
NI SC Express modules automatically detect compatible accessories or terminal blocks. The
RSVD pins on the I/O connector provide power to the accessories as well as digital
communication lines. This allows software to detect when accessories are inserted or
removed. In addition, software can automatically identify the specific terminal block as well
as access any calibration or scaling information associated with the terminal block.
Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) allows you to see what accessories are
currently connected to your module. In MAX, expand
Devices and Interfaces
and locate
your module. If a terminal block is connected to your module, it will be displayed beneath the
module. Unsupported terminal blocks appear in MAX with an X next to them.
NI-DAQmx property nodes can be used to programmatically access information about
connected accessories in your application. Refer to the
NI-DAQmx Help
for documentation
about programmatically accessing accessory status. Select
Start»All Programs»National
Instruments»NI-DAQ»NI-DAQmx Help
.