# MaxChannels

Specifies the maximum number of channels to allocate on the board. A channel is needed for each instance of the ADI service
that is opened by an application.

#### Syntax

MaxChannels = num_channels

#### Access

Read/Write

#### Type

Integer

#### Default

900

#### Allowed values

0 - 1500

#### Example

MaxChannels = 256

#### Details

The number of channels affects memory requirements. If this statement is omitted, the OAM API assigns an appropriate value for the board type.

#### See also

Buffers[x].Size