Appendix C
Common Questions
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C-5
How can I use the STARTSCAN and CONVERT* signals on the
NI 6013/6014 to sample the AI channel(s)?
The NI 6013/6014 uses the STARTSCAN and CONVERT* signals to
perform interval sampling. As Figure C-2 shows, STARTSCAN controls
the scan interval, which is determined by the following equality:
Figure C-2.
Scan Interval
CONVERT* controls the interchannel delay, which is determined by the
following equality:
This method allows multiple channels to be sampled relatively quickly in
relationship to the overall scan rate, providing a nearly simultaneous effect
with a fixed delay between channels.
1
scan interval
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scan rate
=
Channel 0
Channel 1
Interchannel Delay
Scan Interval
1
interchannel delay
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sampling rate
=
