Configuration and Status Window -


Module Status

Internal States

Displays the current status of the DSM board. The status is not automatically refreshed. In order to see the most current status of the board you must click on Update Status.

Armed - displays if board is in the "Armed" state.

Triggered - displays if board is in the "Triggered" state.

In Loop - displays if board is in the "In Loop" state.

Slave Wait - displays if board is in the the "Slave Wait" state which is equivalent to the "Armed" state of the Master or Standalone modes. In the "Armed" state of the Master or Standalone, the board waits for the TRIG signal to begin waveform output while in the "Slave Wait" state of the Slave, the board waits for the SYNCI signal to begin waveform output.

Auto Armed - displays if board has Auto Armed enabled. When Auto Armed is enabled, the board automatically enters the "Armed" state after the "Loop Done" state. For more information about the internal states please see the Internal States page.

Slave - displays if board is in Slave mode. When this option is not checked the board is either in Master mode or Standalone mode.

Data Length Enable - displays if Data Length is enabled.

Infinite Loop - displays if board is in Infinite Loop mode (Free Run mode).


Configuration

Configuration

Master

When enabled puts board into Master mode.

Slave

When enabled puts board into Slave mode.

Endless Loop

Enables continuous waveform output. Has same function as the Infinite checkbox next to the Loop Count option in the Module Parameters window.

Loop Count

Has same function as the Loop Count option in the Module Parameters window.

SYNCO

Has same function as the SYNCO option in the Module Parameters window.

Paging

Paging

Please make sure that you have set the board to the correct configuration by following the instructions on the Hardware Paging page in the Setup section. You must the drop-down list to select the correct number of pages that correspond with your hardware configuration.