Selecting a Task Associated to an Analog Channel

At a Glance

This parameter defines the task through which the acquisition of inputs and the update of outputs are performed.

Depending on the type of module, the task is defined for a series of 2 or 4 contiguous channels.

The possible choices are as follows:

the MAST task
the FAST task

NOTE: The BMX ART 0414/0814 modules run only in Mast task.

WARNING

UNEXPECTED EQUIPMENT OPERATION

Do not assign more than 2 analog modules to the FAST task (each with all four channels in use). Using more than 2 modules may trigger system timing conflicts.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.

Procedure

The procedure to define the type of task assigned to an analog module's channels is as follows:

Step	Action
1	Access the hardware configuration screen for the appropriate module.
2	For the individual channel or group of channels you wish to configure, click on the Task pull-down menu in the General Parameters area. Result: The following scrolldown list appears:
3	Select the appropriate task.
4	Validate the change by clicking Edit → Validate.