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Chapter 1 Taking Measurements with the NI 5911
NI 5911 User Manual 1-4 ni.com
Acquiring Data
When you launch VirtualBench-Scope, it operates in continuous run mode.
To start acquiring signals with VirtualBench-Scope, complete the
following steps:
1. Connect a signal to Channel 0 of your NI 5911.
2. Configure VirtualBench-Scope.
a. From the Edit menu on the front panel, select General Settings.
b. Select NI 5911 from the instrument list as shown in Figure 1-3.
If the NI 5911 is not in the device list, make sure you have
properly configured the device using Measurement & Automation
Explorer (MAX). For more information on how to configure
your NI 5911 in MAX, refer to the Where to Start with Your
Oscilloscope/Digitizer document that shipped with your NI 5911.
c. Click OK to use these settings.
Figure 1-3. Acquire Tab of VirtualBench-Scope Settings Dialog Box
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