07-21-2014 07:09 AM
Hello every, I'm a new labview user and now I'm using output NI 9263 to output constant voltage to control relays. But the relays are not working synchronous so I need to let it outputs different signals for a0-a3. For example, I only want a0 to output 5V while a1-a3 remaining off.
Now I can manage to generate constant voltage but it will on when I start the whole VI, how can I limit it in an event structure or case structure or something else that it will start to output voltage only when it meets my limitation, like I give a boolean signal 'T' ?
Attach is my VI to generate constant voltage, could you please do an example on it , MILLIONS OF THANKS!!!
P.S main is labview 2013
07-21-2014 07:22 AM
You are controlling relays with these analog outputs? That sounds weird to me. You should just use a Digital Output. How much current do the relays need to turn on? Most Analog Outputs will not supply enough current for a relay. Some Digital Output modules will. And since it looks like you aren't really putting out waveforms, you will then just need to write a TRUE or a FALSE to the lines that need to change. Makes things a lot more simple.
07-22-2014 12:57 AM
I use the NI 9263 to control a transistor which works as a switch to control relay. My relay's input is 3-32VDC.
07-22-2014 06:34 AM
So current shouldn't be too much of a factor then. But still, change to a Digital Output module. It will make life a lot easier on you.