NI-DAQmx Base: Measure Linear Position with a Quadrature Encoder.
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An example program for measuring a linear encoder through DAQmx Base.
The LabVIEW and C code examples demonstrate how to measure linear position using a quadrature encoder on a counter input channel with DAQmx Base. The Decoding Type, Distance Per Pulse, Z Index Enable, Z Index Phase, and Z Index Value are all configurable.
Position is measured on the counter's default A, B, and Z input terminals on the counter specified.
Instructions for Running:
1. Select the Physical Channel which corresponds to the counter you want to measure position on the DAQ device.
2. Enter the Decoding Type, Distance Per Pulse, Z Index Enable, Z Index Phase, and Z Index Value to specify how you want the counter to measure position.
Requirements
Filename: measure_linear_encoder.c
Software Requirements
Application Software: LabVIEW Professional Development System
Language(s): LabVIEW, C
Hardware Requirements
Driver: NI-DAQmx Base
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