Analog output channels (MX878B)

The MX878B Analog Output Module generates analog output signals in the range of +/-10 V. The source input channels are limited to FireWire connected MX modules. Configure analog outputs on the Output channels page.

NOTE
The support for the MX878B analog outputs is limited to an “analog follower” mode where the output simply follows the input channel. There are very limited options for using digital filters.

ClosedGeneric parameters

  • Connection: A unique hardware identifier created by the system.
  • Reading: Current value of the channel. Show the readings by selecting the desired channels and clicking Live update. Not in edit dialog.
  • Units: For most channel types, the user can enter the physical units as desired; however, for some channel types (i.e., most temperature channels, and any bridge channel that uses the Strain gage scaling mode), the user can only select an option provided in the drop down list box presented.
  • Name: The channel name must be unique and contain valid characters (invalid characters are single and double quotes, '\', '@', '#', '&', '<' and '>'). Invalid channel names are 'true' and 'false' (case sensitive).
  • Description: Enter an optional detailed description of the channel.
  • Source channel: Select the desired source MXB input channel from the list of available channels. The Range Min/Max parameter values must be defined for the input channel. The MX878B channel output is scaled so that -10V is output at the Range Min setting and +10V is output at the Range Max setting.
  • Source signal: The MX modules can generate two signals (that is, two data streams) for each channel. Signal 1 refers to the signal generated using the input channel parameterization. Signal 2 uses the same parameterization, with the following exceptions.
    • The sample rate is set to the highest value available for Signal 2 data streams (that is, 2500 S/s in Decimal sample rate domain and nominal 2400 S/s in Classic sample rate domain).
    • No digital filter is used.

Web Interface

Output channels