Hello,
I am working on setting up a linear magnetic encoder along a strength testing machine. Ideally I'll have the magnetic strip along the back and the encoder attached to the moving stage in order to measure the distance traveled.
This is the encoder I'm using:
https://www.siko-global.com/en-us/products/magline-magnetic-linear-and-angular-measurement/magnetic-...
It's a incremental encoder that measures distance traveled by the number of pulses in the square wave. It has alternating A track and B track. Ideally I will be able to measure both in order to measure the distance more accurately.
This is the magnetic band:
https://www.siko-global.com/en-us/products/magline-magnetic-linear-and-angular-measurement/magnetic-...
I have it attached to the NI USB 6008 and I have the encoder attached to the PF10 port on the counter.
I am wondering if there is a labview program that is already made for this sort of thing or if some one could suggest how to augment an existing VI. If those options aren't available, then any suggestions on how to start writing my own would be greatly appreciated.
Please let me know if I can provide additional information or pictures of the configuration.
Thank you for your time and help!
