How to Change Channel Configurations of CompactRIO Analog Input Modules

Updated May 12, 2023

Environment

Hardware

  • NI-9205
  • NI-9206
  • CompactRIO Chassis
  • CompactRIO Controller

Software

  • LabVIEW FPGA Module

Driver

  • NI-DAQmx
  • NI CompactRIO

I am using C Series analog input modules in my CompactRIO and I need to change the input range and terminal mode.

Depending on the programming mode you selected for the individual module, there are different ways to configure the channels.

Manually in the project explorer (LabVIEW FPGA mode or Real-Time Scan Mode)

1. Right click on the module entry in the project and select Properties


2. In the Module Properties popup, select your desired input range and terminal mode in the Channel Configuration area.



Programmatically on FPGA (LabVIEW FPGA mode)

You can use the FPGA I/O Method Node  to change the settings:

fpga io method.JPG

Programmatically in DAQmx (Real-Time mode on cRIO-904x and cRIO-905x )

If you are programming your cRIO module with the DAQmx API, you can use a DAQmx Channel Property Node  to change the settings:

daqmx property.JPG

Note: No all C Series modules support all properties.