Comm functions Overview
These are functions which are handled by the Comm processor only, and thus the packet destination bit is 0 for local. All functions can be transferred by USB, Ethernet TCP, or Ethernet UDP.
- Datasheets
- Accessories
- CB15
- CB25
- CB37 V1.2
- CB37 V2.1
- EB37
- EI-1022
- EI-1034
- EI-1040
- EI-1050
- IDCA-10
- LJTick-CurrentShunt
- LJTick-DAC
- LJTick-DAC Testing Utility
- LJTick-DigitalOut5V
- LJTick-Divider
- LJTick-InAmp
- LJTick-InBuff
- LJTick-LVDigitalIO
- LJTick-OutBuff
- LJTick-Proto
- LJTick-RelayDriver
- LJTick-Resistance
- LJTick-VRef
- Mux80 AIN Expansion Board
- PS12DC
- RB12
- RB16
- T-Series Datasheet
- Preface: Warranty, Liability, Compliance
- 1.0 Device Overview
- 2.0 Installation
- 3.0 Communication
- 4.0 Hardware Overview
- 5.0 USB
- 6.0 Ethernet
- 7.0 WiFi (T7-Pro only)
- 8.0 LEDs
- 9.0 VS, Power Supply
- 10.0 SGND and GND
- 11.0 SPC
- 12.0 200uA and 10uA (T7 Only)
- 13.0 Digital I/O
- 13.1 Flexible I/O (T4 Only)
- 13.2 DIO Extended Features
- 13.2.1 EF Clock Source
- 13.2.2 PWM Out
- 13.2.3 PWM Out with Phase
- 13.2.4 Pulse Out
- 13.2.5 Frequency In
- 13.2.6 Pulse Width In
- 13.2.7 Line-to-Line In
- 13.2.8 High-Speed Counter
- 13.2.9 Interrupt Counter
- 13.2.10 Interrupt Counter with Debounce
- 13.2.11 Quadrature In
- 13.2.12 Interrupt Frequency In
- 13.2.13 Conditional Reset
- 13.3 I2C
- 13.4 SPI
- 13.5 SBUS
- 13.6 1-Wire
- 13.7 Asynchronous Serial
- 14.0 Analog Inputs
- 15.0 DAC
- 16.0 DB37 (T7 Only)
- 17.0 DB15
- 18.0 Internal Temp Sensor
- 19.0 RTC (T7 Only)
- 20.0 Internal Flash
- 21.0 SD Card (T7 Only)
- 22.0 OEM Versions
- 23.0 Watchdog
- 24.0 IO Config, _DEFAULT
- 25.0 Lua Scripting
- Appendix A - Specifications
- Appendix B - Drawings and CAD Models
- Appendix C - Firmware Revision History
- Appendix D - Packaging Information
- Appendix E - Software Options
- U3 Datasheet
- Preface
- 1 - Installation
- 2 - Hardware Description
- 2.1 - USB
- 2.2 - Status LED
- 2.3 - GND and SGND
- 2.4 - VS
- 2.5 - Flexible I/O (FIO/EIO)
- 2.6 - AIN
- 2.6.1 - Channel Numbers
- 2.6.2 - Converting Binary Readings to Voltages
- 2.6.3 - Typical Analog Input Connections
- 2.6.3.1 - Signal from the LabJack
- 2.6.3.2 - Unpowered Isolated Signal
- 2.6.3.3 - Signal Powered By the LabJack
- 2.6.3.4 - Signal Powered Externally
- 2.6.3.5 - Amplifying Small Signal Voltages
- 2.6.3.6 - Signal Voltages Beyond 0-2.44 Volts (and Resistance Measurement)
- 2.6.3.7 - Measuring Current (Including 4-20 mA) with a Resistive Shunt
- 2.6.3.8 - Floating/Unconnected Inputs
- 2.6.3.9 - Signal Voltages Near Ground
- 2.6.4 - Internal Temperature Sensor
- 2.7 - DAC
- 2.8 - Digital I/O
- 2.9 - Timers/Counters
- 2.9.1 - Timer Mode Descriptions
- 2.9.1.1 - PWM Output (16-Bit, Mode 0)
- 2.9.1.2 - PWM Output (8-Bit, Mode 1)
- 2.9.1.3 - Period Measurement (32-Bit, Modes 2 & 3)
- 2.9.1.4 - Duty Cycle Measurement (Mode 4)
- 2.9.1.5 - Firmware Counter Input (Mode 5)
- 2.9.1.6 - Firmware Counter Input With Debounce (Mode 6)
- 2.9.1.7 - Frequency Output (Mode 7)
- 2.9.1.8 - Quadrature Input (Mode 8)
- 2.9.1.9 - Timer Stop Input (Mode 9)
- 2.9.1.10 - System Timer Low/High Read (Modes 10 & 11)
- 2.9.1.11 - Period Measurement (16-Bit, Modes 12 & 13)
- 2.9.1.12 - Line-to-Line Measurement (Mode 14)
- 2.9.2 - Timer Operation/Performance Notes
- 2.9.1 - Timer Mode Descriptions
- 2.10 - SPC (… and SCL/SDA/SCA)
- 2.11 - DB15
- 2.12 - U3-OEM
- 2.13 - Hardware Revision Notes
- 3 - Operation
- 4 - LabJackUD High-Level Driver
- 4.1 - Overview
- 4.2 - Function Reference
- 4.2.1 - ListAll()
- 4.2.2 - OpenLabJack()
- 4.2.3 - eGet() and ePut()
- 4.2.4 - eAddGoGet()
- 4.2.5 - AddRequest()
- 4.2.6 - Go()
- 4.2.7 - GoOne()
- 4.2.8 - GetResult()
- 4.2.9 - GetFirstResult() and GetNextResult()
- 4.2.10 - DoubleToStringAddress()
- 4.2.11 - StringToDoubleAddress()
- 4.2.12 - StringToConstant()
- 4.2.13 - ErrorToString()
- 4.2.14 - GetDriverVersion()
- 4.2.15 - TCVoltsToTemp()
- 4.2.16 - ResetLabJack()
- 4.2.17 - eAIN()
- 4.2.18 - eDAC()
- 4.2.19 - eDI()
- 4.2.20 - eDO()
- 4.2.21 - eTCConfig()
- 4.2.22 - eTCValues()
- 4.3 - Example Pseudocode
- 4.3.1 - Open
- 4.3.2 - Configuration
- 4.3.3 - Analog Inputs
- 4.3.4 - Analog Outputs
- 4.3.5 - Digital I/O
- 4.3.6 - Timers & Counters
- 4.3.7 - Stream Mode
- 4.3.8 - Raw Output/Input
- 4.3.9 - Easy Functions
- 4.3.10 - SPI Serial Communication
- 4.3.11 - I²C Serial Communication
- 4.3.12 - Asynchronous Serial Communication
- 4.3.13 - Watchdog Timer
- 4.3.14 - Miscellaneous
- 4.4 - Errorcodes
- 5 - Low-level Function Reference
- 5.1 - General Protocol
- 5.2 - Low-Level Functions
- 5.2.1 - Bad Checksum
- 5.2.2 - ConfigU3
- 5.2.3 - ConfigIO
- 5.2.4 - ConfigTimerClock
- 5.2.5 - Feedback
- 5.2.5.1 - AIN: IOType = 1
- 5.2.5.2 - WaitShort: IOType=5
- 5.2.5.3 - WaitLong: IOType=6
- 5.2.5.4 - LED: IOType=9
- 5.2.5.5 - BitStateRead: IOType=10
- 5.2.5.6 - BitStateWrite: IOType=11
- 5.2.5.7 - BitDirRead: IOType=12
- 5.2.5.8 - BitDirWrite: IOType=13
- 5.2.5.9 - PortStateRead: IOType=26
- 5.2.5.10 - PortStateWrite: IOType=27
- 5.2.5.11 - PortDirRead: IOType=28
- 5.2.5.12 - PortDirWrite: IOType=29
- 5.2.5.13 - DAC# (8-bit): IOType=34,35
- 5.2.5.14 - DAC# (16-bit): IOType=38,39
- 5.2.5.15 - Timer#: IOType=42,44
- 5.2.5.16 - Timer#Config: IOType=43,45
- 5.2.5.17 - Counter#: IOType=54,55
- 5.2.5.18 - Buzzer: IOType=63
- 5.2.6 - ReadMem (ReadCal)
- 5.2.7 - WriteMem (WriteCal)
- 5.2.8 - EraseMem (EraseCal)
- 5.2.9 - Reset
- 5.2.10 - StreamConfig
- 5.2.11 - StreamStart
- 5.2.12 - StreamData
- 5.2.13 - StreamStop
- 5.2.14 - Watchdog
- 5.2.15 - SPI
- 5.2.16 - AsynchConfig
- 5.2.17 - AsynchTX
- 5.2.18 - AsynchRX
- 5.2.19 - I²C
- 5.2.20 - SHT1X
- 5.2.21 - SetDefaults (SetToFactoryDefaults)
- 5.2.22 - ReadDefaults (ReadCurrent)
- 5.2.23 - 1-Wire
- 5.3 - Errorcodes
- 5.4 - Calibration Constants
- Appendix A - Specifications
- Appendix B - Enclosure and PCB Drawings
- U3 Firmware Revision History
- U6 Datasheet
- Preface: Warranty, Liability, Compliance
- 1 - Installation
- 2 - Hardware Description
- 2.1 - USB
- 2.2 - Power and Status LED
- 2.3 - GND and SGND
- 2.4 - VS
- 2.5 - 10UA and 200UA
- 2.6 - AIN
- 2.6.1 - Channel Numbers
- 2.6.2 - Converting Binary Readings to Voltages
- 2.6.3 - Typical Analog Input Connections
- 2.6.3.1 - Signal from the LabJack
- 2.6.3.2 - Unpowered Isolated Signal
- 2.6.3.3 - Signal Powered By the LabJack
- 2.6.3.4 - Signal Powered Externally
- 2.6.3.5 - Amplifying Small Signal Voltages
- 2.6.3.6 - Signal Voltages Beyond ±10 Volts (and Resistance Measurement)
- 2.6.3.7 - Measuring Current (Including 4-20 mA) with a Resistive Shunt
- 2.6.3.8 - Floating/Unconnected Inputs
- 2.6.4 - Internal Temperature Sensor
- 2.6.5 - Signal Range
- 2.7 - DAC
- 2.8 - Digital I/O
- 2.9 - Timers/Counters
- 2.9.1 - Timer Mode Descriptions
- 2.9.1.1 - PWM Output (16-Bit, Mode 0)
- 2.9.1.2 - PWM Output (8-Bit, Mode 1)
- 2.9.1.3 - Period Measurement (32-Bit, Modes 2 & 3)
- 2.9.1.4 - Duty Cycle Measurement (Mode 4)
- 2.9.1.5 - Firmware Counter Input (Mode 5)
- 2.9.1.6 - Firmware Counter Input With Debounce (Mode 6)
- 2.9.1.7 - Frequency Output (Mode 7)
- 2.9.1.8 - Quadrature Input (Mode 8)
- 2.9.1.9 - Timer Stop Input (Mode 9)
- 2.9.1.10 - System Timer Low/High Read (Modes 10 & 11)
- 2.9.1.11 - Period Measurement (16-Bit, Modes 12 & 13)
- 2.9.1.12 - Line-to-Line Measurement (Mode 14)
- 2.9.2 - Timer Operation/Performance Notes
- 2.9.1 - Timer Mode Descriptions
- 2.10 - SPC (or VSPC)
- 2.11 - DB37
- 2.12 - DB15
- 2.13 - OEM Connector Options
- 3 - Operation
- 4 - LabJackUD High-Level Driver
- 4.1 - Overview
- 4.2 - Function Reference
- 4.2.1 - ListAll()
- 4.2.2 - OpenLabJack()
- 4.2.3 - eGet() and ePut()
- 4.2.4 - eAddGoGet()
- 4.2.5 - AddRequest()
- 4.2.6 - Go()
- 4.2.7 - GoOne()
- 4.2.8 - GetResult()
- 4.2.9 - GetFirstResult() and GetNextResult()
- 4.2.10 - DoubleToStringAddress()
- 4.2.11 - StringToDoubleAddress()
- 4.2.12 - StringToConstant()
- 4.2.13 - ErrorToString()
- 4.2.14 - GetDriverVersion()
- 4.2.15 - TCVoltsToTemp()
- 4.2.16 - ResetLabJack()
- 4.2.17 - eAIN()
- 4.2.18 - eDAC()
- 4.2.19 - eDI()
- 4.2.20 - eDO()
- 4.2.21 - eTCConfig()
- 4.2.22 - eTCValues()
- 4.3 - Example Pseudocode
- 4.3.1 - Open
- 4.3.2 - Configuration
- 4.3.3 - Analog Inputs
- 4.3.4 - Analog Outputs
- 4.3.5 - Digital I/O
- 4.3.6 - Timers & Counters
- 4.3.7 - Stream Mode
- 4.3.8 - Raw Output/Input
- 4.3.9 - Easy Functions
- 4.3.10 - SPI Serial Communication
- 4.3.11 - I²C Serial Communication
- 4.3.12 - Asynchronous Serial Communication
- 4.3.13 - Watchdog Timer
- 4.3.14 - Miscellaneous
- 4.4 - Errorcodes
- 5 - Low-level Function Reference
- 5.1 - General Protocol
- 5.2 - Low-Level Functions
- 5.2.1 - Bad Checksum
- 5.2.2 - ConfigU6
- 5.2.3 - ConfigIO
- 5.2.4 - ConfigTimerClock
- 5.2.5 - Feedback
- 5.2.5.1 - AIN: IOType = 1
- 5.2.5.2 - AIN24: IOType = 2
- 5.2.5.3 - AIN24AR: IOType = 3
- 5.2.5.4 - WaitShort: IOType=5
- 5.2.5.5 - WaitLong: IOType=6
- 5.2.5.6 - LED: IOType=9
- 5.2.5.7 - BitStateRead: IOType=10
- 5.2.5.8 - BitStateWrite: IOType=11
- 5.2.5.9 - BitDirRead: IOType=12
- 5.2.5.10 - BitDirWrite: IOType=13
- 5.2.5.11 - PortStateRead: IOType=26
- 5.2.5.12 - PortStateWrite: IOType=27
- 5.2.5.13 - PortDirRead: IOType=28
- 5.2.5.14 - PortDirWrite: IOType=29
- 5.2.5.15 - DAC# (8-bit): IOType=34,25
- 5.2.5.16 - DAC# (16-bit): IOType=38,39
- 5.2.5.17 - Timer#: IOType=42,44,46,48
- 5.2.5.18 - Timer#Config: IOType = 43, 45, 47, 49
- 5.2.5.19 - Counter#: IOType = 54, 55
- 5.2.6 - ReadMem (ReadCal)
- 5.2.7 - WriteMem (WriteCal)
- 5.2.8 - EraseMem (EraseCal)
- 5.2.9 - SetDefaults (SetToFactoryDefaults)
- 5.2.10 - ReadDefaults (ReadCurrent)
- 5.2.11 - Reset
- 5.2.12 - StreamConfig
- 5.2.13 - StreamStart
- 5.2.14 - StreamData
- 5.2.15 - StreamStop
- 5.2.16 - Watchdog
- 5.2.17 - SPI
- 5.2.18 - AsynchConfig
- 5.2.19 - AsynchTX
- 5.2.20 - AsynchRX
- 5.2.21 - I²C
- 5.2.22 - SHT1X
- 5.2.23 - 1-Wire
- 5.3 - Errorcodes
- 5.4 - Calibration Constants
- Appendix A - Specifications
- Appendix B - Noise and Resolution Tables
- Appendix C - Enclosure and PCB Drawings
- U6 Firmware Revision History
- Digit Datasheet (Discontinued)
- UE9 Datasheet
- Preface
- 1 - Installation
- 2 - Hardware Description
- 2.1 - USB
- 2.2 - Ethernet
- 2.3 - Vext (Screw Terminals and Power Jack)
- 2.4 - Comm and Control LEDs
- 2.5 - GND and SGND
- 2.6 - VS
- 2.7 - AIN
- 2.7.1 - Channel Numbers
- 2.7.2 - Converting Binary Readings to Voltages
- 2.7.3 - Typical Analog Input Connections
- 2.7.3.1 - Signal from the LabJack
- 2.7.3.2 - Unpowered Isolated Signal
- 2.7.3.3 - Signal Powered by the LabJack
- 2.7.3.4 - Signal Powered Externally
- 2.7.3.5 - Amplifying Small Signal Voltages
- 2.7.3.6 - Signal Voltages Beyond ±5 Volts (and Resistance Measurement)
- 2.7.3.7 - Measuring Current (Including 4-20 mA) with a Resistive Shunt
- 2.7.3.8 - Floating/Unconnected Inputs
- 2.7.4 - Internal Temperature Sensor
- 2.8 - DAC
- 2.9 - Digital I/O
- 2.10 - Timers/Counters
- 2.10.1 - Timer Mode Descriptions
- 2.10.1.1 - PWM Output (16-Bit, Mode 0)
- 2.10.1.2 - PWM Output (8-Bit, Mode 1)
- 2.10.1.3 - Period Measurement (32-Bit, Modes 2 & 3)
- 2.10.1.4 - Duty Cycle Measurement (Mode 4)
- 2.10.1.5 - Firmware Counter Input (Mode 5)
- 2.10.1.6 - Firmware Counter Input With Debounce (Mode 6)
- 2.10.1.7 - Frequency Output (Mode 7)
- 2.10.1.8 - Quadrature Input (Mode 8)
- 2.10.1.9 - Timer Stop Input (Mode 9)
- 2.10.1.10 - System Timer Low/High Read (Modes 10 & 11)
- 2.10.1.11 - Period Measurement (16-Bit, Modes 12 & 13)
- 2.10.2 - Timer Operation/Performance Notes
- 2.10.1 - Timer Mode Descriptions
- 2.11 - SCL and SDA (or SCA)
- 2.12 - DB37
- 2.13 - DB15
- 2.14 - OEM Connector Options
- 3 - Operation
- 4 - LabJackUD High-Level Driver
- 4.1 - Overview
- 4.2 - Function Reference
- 4.2.1 - ListAll()
- 4.2.2 - OpenLabJack()
- 4.2.3 - eGet() and ePut()
- 4.2.4 - eAddGoGet()
- 4.2.5 - AddRequest()
- 4.2.6 - Go()
- 4.2.7 - GoOne()
- 4.2.8 - GetResult()
- 4.2.9 - GetFirstResult() and GetNextResult()
- 4.2.10 - DoubleToStringAddress()
- 4.2.11 - StringToDoubleAddress()
- 4.2.12 - StringToConstant()
- 4.2.13 - ErrorToString()
- 4.2.14 - GetDriverVersion()
- 4.2.15 - TCVoltsToTemp()
- 4.2.16 - ResetLabJack()
- 4.2.17 - eAIN()
- 4.2.18 - eDAC()
- 4.2.19 - eDI()
- 4.2.20 - eDO()
- 4.2.21 - eTCConfig()
- 4.2.22 - eTCValues()
- 4.3 - Example Pseudocode
- 4.3.1 - Open
- 4.3.2 - Configuration
- 4.3.3 - Analog Inputs
- 4.3.4 - Analog Outputs
- 4.3.5 - Digital I/O
- 4.3.6 - Timers & Counters
- 4.3.7 - Stream Mode
- 4.3.8 - Raw Output/Input
- 4.3.9 - Easy Functions
- 4.3.10 - SPI Serial Communication
- 4.3.11 - I²C Serial Communication
- 4.3.12 - Asynchronous Serial Communication
- 4.3.13 - Watchdog Timer
- 4.3.14 - Miscellaneous
- 4.4 - Errorcodes
- 5 - Low-level Function Reference
- 5.1 - General Protocol
- 5.2 - Comm Functions
- 5.3 - Control Functions
- 5.3.1 - BadChecksum
- 5.3.2 - ControlConfig
- 5.3.3 - Feedback (and FeedbackAlt)
- 5.3.4 - SingleIO
- 5.3.5 - TimerCounter
- 5.3.6 - StreamConfig
- 5.3.7 - StreamStart
- 5.3.8 - StreamData
- 5.3.9 - StreamStop
- 5.3.10 - ReadMem
- 5.3.11 - WriteMem
- 5.3.12 - EraseMem
- 5.3.13.1 - WatchdogConfig
- 5.3.13.2 - WatchdogRead
- 5.3.13.3 - Extended WatchdogConfig
- 5.3.13.4 - WatchdogClear
- 5.3.15 - Reset
- 5.3.16 - SPI
- 5.3.17 - AsynchConfig
- 5.3.18 - AsynchTX
- 5.3.19 - AsynchRX
- 5.3.20 - I²C
- 5.3.21 - SHT1X
- 5.3.22 - StreamDAC
- 5.3.23 - SetDefaults (SetToFactoryDefaults)
- 5.3.24 - ReadDefaults (ReadCurrent)
- 5.3.25 - 1-Wire
- 5.4 - Low-Level Errorcodes
- 5.5 - Modbus
- 5.6 - Calibration Constants
- 6 - Low-level Native Examples
- Appendix A - Specifications
- Appendix B - Noise and Resolution Tables
- Appendix C - Enclosure and PCB Drawings
- UE9 Firmware Revision History
- U12 Datasheet
- 1 - Installation
- 2 - Hardware Description
- 3 - Example Applications
- 4 - Programming Reference
- 4.1 - EAnalogIn
- 4.2 - EAnalogOut
- 4.3 - ECount
- 4.4 - EDigitalIn
- 4.5 - EDigitalOut
- 4.6 - AISample
- 4.7 - AIBurst
- 4.8 - AIStreamStart
- 4.9 - AIStreamRead
- 4.10 - AIStreamClear
- 4.11 - AOUpdate
- 4.12 - AsynchConfig
- 4.13 - Asynch
- 4.14 - BitsToVolts
- 4.15 - VoltsToBits
- 4.16 - Counter
- 4.17 - DigitalIO
- 4.18 - GetDriverVersion
- 4.19 - GetErrorString
- 4.20 - GetFirmwareVersion
- 4.21 - GetWinVersion
- 4.22 - ListAll
- 4.23 - LocalID
- 4.24 - NoThread
- 4.25 - PulseOut
- 4.26 - PulseOutStart
- 4.27 - PulseOutFinish
- 4.28 - PulseOutCalc
- 4.29 - ReEnum
- 4.30 - Reset (or ResetLJ)
- 4.31 - SHT1X
- 4.32 - SHTComm
- 4.33 - SHTCRC
- 4.34 - Synch
- 4.35 - Watchdog
- 4.36 - ReadMem
- 4.37 - WriteMem
- 4.38 - BuildOptionBits (ActiveX only)
- 4.39 - FourPack (ActiveX only)
- 4.40 - Description of Errorcodes
- 5 - Low-Level Function Reference
- Appendix A - Specifications
- Appendix B - Dimensions
- Appendix C - U12 Hardware Troubleshooting
- Appendix D - Maximum Data Rates for the LabJack U12
- Accessories
