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Can I use a NI 6009 DAQ device to act as a switch to close a circuit?

Can I use (and how do I do it)a NI 6009 DAQ Device as a swith to close a ciruit?

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You can't use the 6009 as a switch. You can use the DIO to control a switch (like a FET or transitor).  How you would do this really depends on your application.


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The only thing that the 6009 can do is apply a voltage. If switching between different voltages is what you need, then sure.

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