NI myDAQ User Manual

TOOLS for SMART MINDS
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OVERVIEW
NI myDAQ is a data acquisition device that gives students the ability to measure and
analyze live signals anywhere, anytime. myDAQ for iDaq component allows the acquisition
of analog signals with NI myDAQ boards.
This guide explains how to install and use the myDAQ component.
INTRODUCTION
This component manages acquisition of myDAQ channels. It allows users to acquire audio
signals, general analog input signals and DMM signals.
myDAQ component has the following features:
 Acquisition of audio signals.
 Acquisition of general analog input signals (ai0 and ai1).
 Acquisition of DMM (Digital Multimeter) signals.
 Easy-to-use console for the DMM.
 Quick setup.
 It has seven analog input channels:
o DMM Voltage
o DMM Current
o DMM Resistance
o Audio Left
o Audio Right
o ai0
o ai1

NI myDAQ Specifications

General

Analog Input Channels	2
Analog Input Resolution	16 bits
Analog Input Range	±10 V
Analog Output Channels	2
Analog Output Resolution	16 bits
Analog Output Max Update Rate	200 kS/s
Analog Output Range	±10 V
Digital I/O Channels	8
Digital I/O Sample Rate	1 MS/s
Counter/Timers	1
Power Supply Outputs	+15 V, -15 V, +5 V
Connectivity	USB
Power Supply	USB powered
Operating System Compatibility	Windows
Analog Input Max Sample Rate	200 kS/s
Digital I/O Compatibility	TTL