Chapter 9 VirtualBench-DIO
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c. Select the Device and SCXI Module that you want to use. The
SCXI Module list is disabled if no SCXI modules are
configured for the selected device. The device must be
successfully configured in the NI-DAQ Configuration Utility
to appear in this list.
d. Click on the Ports tab in the DIO Settings dialog box.
e. Select the preferred Port Direction, Inversion, and Initial
Output State for every port in the Port list.
f. Click on OK to use these settings.
2. Use the Port Control to assign a digital port from your DAQ
device to that particular port control group.
3. Change the output state of a particular port by selecting or
deselecting the On/Off buttons or Hex control to the preferred state
and finally clicking on the Write button to change the port to the
new state.
4. Read the states displayed on the LEDs. If the port is configured as
input, no additional settings are needed.
Note: Please refer to the VirtualBench-DIO Online Help for additional help on
configuring VirtualBench-DIO for your specific application.
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