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NI 9219 Reads Zero Volts at 60 Hz

Primary Software: LabVIEW Development Systems>>LabVIEW Professional Development System
Primary Software Version: 1.0
Primary Software Fixed Version: N/A
Secondary Software: N/A
Hardware: CompactDAQ>>Analog Input Modules>>NI 9219

Problem:
I am trying to read a 60 Hz signal from my NI 9219 but it is only reading zero volts.  Why is this happening?

Solution:
The NI 9219 defaults to the high resolution sampling mode.   This sampling mode has a normal mode rejection ratio (NMRR) of 65 dB at 60 Hz.  As a result, any 60 Hz signal will get dramatically reduced.  In addition to this, the high resolution sampling mode only supports a maximum sampling rate of 2 S/s which is not sufficient to reproduce the signal. 

Because the NI 9219 has a maximum sampling rate of only 100 S/s in its high speed sampling mode, it is not recommended to use this module to measure a 60 Hz signal in the first place.  However, for instructions on changing the sampling mode of the module so that it no longer implements 60 Hz rejection refer to KnowledgeBase 493DGV0E: How to Set the Sampling Rate of the NI-9217/9219.


Related Links:
KnowledgeBase 493DGV0E: How to Set the Sampling Rate of the NI-9217/9219
Product Manuals: NI 9219 Operating Instructions and Specifications

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Report Date: 04/30/2009
Last Updated: 05/04/2009
Document ID: 4WTH3IMK

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