National Instruments myDAQ User Manual

USER GUIDE
NI myDAQ
NI myDAQ is a low-cost portable data acquisition (DAQ) device that uses NI LabVIEW-based
software instruments, allowing students to measure and analyze real-world signals. NI myDAQ
is ideal for exploring electronics and taking sensor measurements. Combined with NI LabVIEW
on the PC, students can analyze and process acquired signals and control simple processes
anytime, anywhere.
Figure 1. NI myDAQ
Contents
Safety Information.................................................................................................................... 2
Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines .............................................................................. 3
NI myDAQ Hardware Overview.............................................................................................. 3
Analog Input (AI) ............................................................................................................. 4
Analog Output (AO) ......................................................................................................... 4
Digital Input/Output (DIO)............................................................................................... 5
Power Supplies ................................................................................................................. 5
Digital Multimeter (DMM) .............................................................................................. 5
NI myDAQ Software Overview ............................................................................................... 6
NI ELVISmx Driver Software.......................................................................................... 6
NI LabVIEW and NI ELVISmx Express VIs .................................................................. 6
NI myDAQ and NI Multisim............................................................................................ 6
Getting Started .......................................................................................................................... 6
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National Instruments myDAQ Specifications

General

Brand	National Instruments
Model	myDAQ
Category	Industrial Equipment
Language	English