02-24-2010 09:05 AM
Hello, I'm trying to read a Vex Thermistor value using the USB-6216 and SignalExpress 2009. I created the DAQmx Acquire step for a Vex thermistor, input the A, B, and C from the thermistor data sheet, have 2.5V external excitation from a DC bench power supply, and wired it up with a 10k R1 as shown in the Connection Diagram screen.
I started it, but its reading values that are way off. Its showing room temperature as being -150 degrees C. What am I doing wrong?
02-24-2010 09:07 AM
Yes, I realize in the screenshot I have R1 accidently set to 10k instead of 5k.
Even when properly set it still reads vastly incorrect temperature data.
02-25-2010 06:48 PM
It looks to me like you have it set up properly. Do you have any other thermistors that you could try? Also, I would double check the A, B, and C values.
-Christina