3 Features and Functions
Control Output
In addition to signal routing and measurement, you can also use the DAQ970A/DAQ973A to provide simple control
outputs. For example, you can control external high-power relays using the actuator module or a digital output
channel.
The multifunction module
The multifunction module (DAQM907A) adds two additional control output capabilities to the system: digital output
and voltage (DAC) output.
The multifunction module also contains digital input and event totalizer capabilities. For more details, see
The
Multifunction
Module.
Digital output
The multifunction module has two non-isolated 8-bit input / output ports which you can use to output digital
patterns. Each port has a separate channel number on the module and contains 8-bits. You can combine the two
ports to output a 16-bit word.
Voltage (DAC) output
The multifunction module has two analog outputs capable of outputting calibrated voltages between ±12 V with 18
bits of resolution. Each DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter) channel can be used as a programmable voltage source
for analog input control of other devices. A simplified diagram is shown below:
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