NIDCPOWER_ATTR_POWER_SOURCE
Specific Attribute
| Data type |
Access | Applies to | Coercion | High-Level Functions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ViInt32 | R/W | Device | None | None |
Description
Specifies the power source to use. NI-DCPower switches the power source used by the device to the specified value.
Defined Values:
| NIDCPOWER_VAL_INTERNAL | Uses the PXI chassis power source. |
| NIDCPOWER_VAL_AUXILIARY | Uses the auxiliary power source connected to the device. |
| NIDCPOWER_VAL_AUTOMATIC | Uses the auxiliary power source if it is available; otherwise uses the PXI chassis power source. |
Default Value: NIDCPOWER_VAL_AUTOMATIC
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Note Automatic selection is not persistent and occurs only at the time this attribute is set to NIDCPOWER_VAL_AUTOMATIC. However, if the session was in Delayed Configuration mode when you set this attribute, the power source selection only occurs after you call the niDCPower_Initiate function. |