Linear Position Measurement Using Counter Input

[ColeTrain]

Overview:
Demonstrates on measuring the position of linear encoder.

Description:
This example returns the position of a linear encoder then resets each time the Z index is reached.

Requirements:
LabVIEW 2012 or compatible.
NI-DAQmx 15.5.1 or compatible.

Steps to Implement or Execute Code:

1. Specify the counter at which the signal will be acquired.
2. Specify other controls on the front panel which define how to count and interpret the pulses the encoder generates.
3. Run this VI.
4. Measured position will be displayed on the waveform chart.

Block Diagram Steps:

1. Creates a channel that uses a linear encoder to measure linear position.
2. Sets the sample clock source and other necessary timing parameters.
3. Runs the task to begin acquisition.
4. Returns the data in terms of linear encoder position.
5. Clears the task and displays any error occurs.
   

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