Can I Use My LVDT/RVDT Sensor in Ratiometric Mode With a PXIe-4340?

Updated Sep 29, 2023

Reported In

Hardware

  • PXIe-4340

Driver

  • NI-DAQmx

Issue Details

I have an LVDT/RVDT sensor that I would like to use in ratiometric mode with my PXIe-4340. Is there a recommended method to achieve this using this card?

Solution

The PXIe-4340 is not designed specifically for ratiometric measurements. The connections provided in the PXIe-4340 User Manual are the official and recommended ones. It is important to follow these guidelines to ensure the optimal performance and compatibility of your sensor with the module.

In the forum Measuring Position with a 5-Wire or 6-Wire LVDT/RVDT and 2-Channel PXIe-4340, you can find an example code and connection diagram that one could follow to achieve ratiometric measurements. Please note that this is not officially supported by NI and, depending on the connection type, you might need to use two channels.