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Products and Environment

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Hardware

cDAQ-9171
cDAQ-9174
cDAQ-9178
NI-9237

Software

FlexLogger

Code and Documents

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Description

This example contains an NI FlexLogger project, configuration file for simulated hardware, examples to control NI FlexLogger via Python, and getting started documentation.

The Strain Project (Strain Project.flxproject) is a FlexLogger project that provides a reference for taking strain measurements through NI FlexLogger and contains the following predefined FlexLogger documents and files:

Channel Specification (.flxio)
Logging Specification (.flxcfg)

Screen (.flxscr)
Test Specification (.flxtest) — A default FlexLogger file that is unchanged for this project.

FlexLogger Channel Specification

FlexLogger Screen

Note: The Strain Project has been configured to acquire data from specific strain gauges. If different gauges are present, the configuration will need to be modified to reflect the correct sensor configuration.

How to Use

Download the example and corresponding files.
Unzip the folder.
To simulate hardware, double click the Simulated Device Configuration.nce file. If you already have hardware connected, go to step 5.
Navigate through the Configuration Import Wizard in NI MAX until the simulated device is imported correctly.
Double click on the Strain Project.flxproject file.
Run the Project by clicking the Run button on the middle top portion of the window.

Project Execution Buttons

Note: For additional information on the components, configuration, and how to customize the template, open the Getting Started file located inside the Strain Template.zip file.