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RSE is grayed out in DAQ Assistant

I'm using a NI-9162 USB carrier and a NI-9233 4 channel 24 bit ADC. To start with I want to view a simple TTL pulse from a signal generator. When I look at the signal using MAX the only "Input Configuration" available is pseudodifferential. When I view the signal the voltage is about -2 to 2 volts p-p. Not 0 to 4-5 volts as I would expect. The module seems to be AC coupling the input signal. The RSE mode is grayed out. How can I make this display the actual signal?? Any and all help is appreciated.
 
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I now have 1 vdc on channel AI0 of the NI-9233. Using MAX and a virtual channel all i'm getting is a noisy .001 on the y-scale, which is supposed to be volts. I must be missing something very obvious but right now I can't see it.
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Hi ssmith,

The NI 9233 hardware only supports AC coupling, not DC. Also, there is a 50 Ω resistance between the BNC shield and chassis ground, which makes it pseudodifferential. See the NI USB-9233 User Guide and Specifications as well as Pseudodifferential versus Differential Input Configurations for more info.

The NI 9233 is designed for measuring acceleration and sound pressure using IEPE sensors. Note that you cannot disable the built-in 2 mA current excitation. If your application requires DC coupling and does not require excitation, another module like the NI 9234 or NI 9215 would be more appropriate, and you should contact your sales representative.

Brad
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Brad Keryan
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Brad--

       You nailed it right on the head. I found all this out yesterday and spoke to NI to exchange the 9233 for a 9234. Thanks a lot for the info.

 

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