Measurement Computing DAQ Quick Start - Manual (Page 10)

Configure and test the DEMO-BOARD with InstaCal
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Configure and test the DEMO-BOARD with InstaCal
You can configure and test the DEMO-BOARD with InstaCal.
Note: For physical MCC devices, common DAQ options include
selecting a single-ended or differential channel configuration, and
selecting the voltage range to acquire. Configuration and testing
options vary depending on the type of device and the features it
offers.
Configure channel 0
In the following example, use InstaCal to change the configuration of
channel 0 on the DEMO-BOARD.
1. On the PC Board List , double-click DEMO-BOARD .
2. Select Damped Sine Wave from the Ch. 0 list on the Board
Configuration dialog box and click OK .
Test channel 0
InstaCal includes options to test the analog and digital features of your MCC
hardware. When running internal tests, disconnect your signals or your cable
to prevent false failures.
Complete the following steps to run the analog loop back test on the
DEMO-BOARD and verify that the channel is generating the proper
waveform.
1. Select the DEMO-BOARD on the PC Board List .
2. Select Test » Analog and select Ch 0 in the Input Ch list.