Using Traditional DAQ with DAQCard 6036E

[Minguccio]

Whenever I try to read analog input signals I receive the following error:

Possible reason(s):

NI-DAQ LV:  The specified device is not a National Instruments product, the driver does not support the device (for example, the driver was released before the device was supported), or the device has not been configured using the Measurement & Automation Explorer.

I tried resetting the device but had no luck.

I had it working sometimes but when my channel list includes 16 channels I get an error that my scan rate is either above or below the hardware limits.

I cannot believe how difficult is to write an application. When I just think I have everything working then I find out that the hardware has limitations. I go back to the drawing board every two days or so without any luck.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. I need to write an application that reads data on 16 channels from the 6036E card and does an FFT on them.

Thank you.

[Jesse_O]

Minguccio,

There could be a problem with your driver installation.  If you are just starting to write your application I would really recommend that you download the newest version of NI-DAQmx from our website (8.0).  You can find a link for your device here:
http://www.ni.com/support/daq/versions_portable.htm#pcmcia

If you install DAQmx, you should be able to read in your analog channels very easily using the DAQ Assistant expressVI (if you are using LabVIEW 7.0 or above).  You and also use the Spectral Analysis expressVI to perform your FFT.  This operation should be very easy in DAQmx.

If you are required to run Traditional DAQ, I would still install the newest version you are able to use.  This will change depending on your version of LabVIEW.  I would uninstall your current version of DAQ to ensure that the new install completes successfully.  Hopefully this resolves your problem.  If not, I would try this card in another machine.   You can then run the Cont Act&Chart (buffered) example located in NI Example finder in Hardware Input and Output >> Traditional DAQ >> Analog Input when the browse tab is selected.

Even if you need to use Traditional DAQ I would install a version of DAQmx, 7.5 or above, to run the DAQ Diagnostic Utility.  This program will test your 6036, and it can be found here:
http://digital.ni.com/softlib.nsf/websearch/FEA4D55E1B3DA33A86257076006AA260?opendocument&node=132070_US

Regards,

Jesse O.
Application Engineering
National Instruments