Module I/O Variables

To use I/O from this module in a VI, drag and drop I/O variables from the Project Explorer window to the block diagram of the VI. The I/O variables for the channels return data as Boolean values.

Module Channels

The NI 9411 has the following channels.

Table 396. Module Channels
Channel Description
DIx Digital input channel x, where x is the number of the channel. For the NI 9411, x is 0 to 5.

C Series Module Properties Dialog Box

Use this dialog box to configure the NI 9411. Right-click the NI 9411 in the Project Explorer window and select Properties to display this dialog box. You can configure the following options.

  • Name—Specifies the name of the C Series module, which appears in the Project Explorer window. LabVIEW assigns a default name to the module based on the slot number. You can use this field to give the module a descriptive name.
  • Module Type—Specifies the type of C Series module. You cannot change this value.
  • Location—Specifies a slot in the chassis for the C Series module.

Specialty Digital Configuration

Use the Specialty Digital Configuration page of the C Series Module Properties dialog box to configure channels of this module for counter input or quadrature input.