Testing Analog Output

To test the AO functions of a DAQ device, complete the following steps:

1. Expand Devices and Interfaces»Traditional NI-DAQ (Legacy) Devices in the configuration tree.
2. Right-click the device you want to test. Select Test Panels to display the test panel for the device.

   –or–

   Select the device you want to test. Click Test Panels in the MAX toolbar.

   The test panel appears. Click the Analog Output tab.

3. Select a DAQ device channel from Channel Selection.
4. Select an Output Mode.
   • DC Voltage—Output a user-defined DC voltage.
   • Sine Generator—Output a user-defined AC voltage.

   Selecting DC Voltage enables the DC Voltage slider. Select a value using the slider, or enter a value in the field.

   Selecting Sine Generator enables both Update Rate and Sinewave Amplitude. Enter a refresh rate for Update Rate. Use the slider bar to select a value for Output Voltage/Amplitude, or enter a value in the field.

5. Click Update Channel to output the voltage on the selected channel.
6. If there is a problem with the device, the Error indicator turns red. Click Error Codes to display detailed information about the error.
7. Click Close when you are finished.