Warning: You must have a high-speed RS-485 serial interface that is capable of using a baud rate of 1.25 Megabaud, such as the National Instruments PCI8431/2 or PCI-8431/8. The RS-485 serial interface must also be configured for 2-wire half-duplex communication. For the National Instruments cards, this configuration is done through NI MAX. See the Digital F/T user manual for details on how to configure the National Instruments serial cards. If you are using another brand of serial interface, you will have to consult the manufacturer’s documentation to perform any necessary configuration.
Digital F/T Demo
The Digital F/T Demo loads the sensor calibration, and reads F/T data from your Digital F/T sensor through your high-speed serial interface. The demo allows you to select which calibration is loaded (if your transducer has more than one calibration available), and allows you to collect data to a file. The demo also includes a reusable .NET DLL which can be used in your own .NET-based software program to control the sensor.
Digital F/T LabVIEW Library
The LabVIEW Library will allow you to load a calibration, read F/T values, and collect F/T data to a file. It is a good resource to start writing your own LabVIEW software for the Digital F/T.
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