USB-1608 Analog Output Rate

[Brian Duncan]

Is there a way to change the analog output rate on a USB-1608 device?   It appears as if Rate is ignored. 

We also use a USB-2637, can the rate be changed on that device?

If it is not possible, which devices offered do allow the rate to be changed?

[JRys]

Hello Brian,

For both the USB-1608GX-2AO and the USB-2637, use the AOutScan function. It will stream the data buffer out using the "rate" variable  as the update rate. Create an array where every other value is 0 (-10v) and 65536 (+10v). Use the function WinArrayToBuf to transfer it into a driver buffer, which you pass into the AOutScan function. Set the scan options to CONTINUOUS + BACKGROUND. If all goes well it will write out the buffer over-n-over until you call StopBackground.  The output (+/-10v square wave) frequency will be one half the update rate. If this is not working for you, could you include a short snippet of code showing how the function is called and any errors that are encountered?

Best regard,

John