12-03-2014 08:05 AM
Hello,
I have very much the same problem as this thread: http://forums.ni.com/t5/LabVIEW/Output-to-trigger-120VAC-Solenoid-valve/m-p/1301358?lang=en
except one step further.
The previous discussion (cited above) ended with the discussion of the use of a relay to address the issue of controlling a high powered device with a NI virtual bench and LabView.
I have a weak background in electronics, but enough of a background that it makes sense to me to use a relay as a "switch" to control a high powered device. What I don't understand is how one constructs these circuits and makes the connections.
Could someone (especially those from the original thread), direct me to a resource on making such connections? Circuit daigrams would be especially helpful.
Thanks
12-04-2014 08:52 PM
Have you looked at some of the Arduino examples online? I know I've seen some for how to control 120v devices using relays.