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Reading Vex Thermistor with USB-6216

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?

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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.

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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

 

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