Counter Input on E Series Boards

[vashht]

Hello,

   I am using DAQmx to create a counter input on a PXI-6040E card. When I choose counter input in DAQmx, I get the options to choose ctr0 and ctr1. On the actual board each counter has 2 inputs(gate and source), and one output. Also, in the user manual it says that and PFI pin can be programmed as a counter input. My question is, if I creat an edge counting counter on ctr0 in DAQmx, what pin will it be made on?

Thanks,

Steve

[Kevin_Price]

Edge counting would normally use the default SOURCE pin.  The GATE pin would most typically be used for a sample clock signal when you want to perform a buffered acquisition.

-Kevin P.