Using analog voltage output module(NI9263)

[niukasu]

Hi all,

It is my first time to approach engineering, so the following question may sound silly.

I want to use the NI9263 module to output a voltage to control a relay(solid state relay).

I use this module to generate a 10V analog output; however, when I connect it to the relay, there is only 0.3V on the relay(measured by multimeter).

Do I need any additional device to generate 10V? Is there any solution with the current module(NI9263).

[Dennis_Knutson]

Look at the current driver capability of the module and look at the current requirements of the relay. You'll need a driver. Look at the ULN200x series.

[niukasu]

Thank you for replying me.

What is current driver used for? Can it transform a analog voltage output into a cuurent?

Is it something like this

http://aud.dx.com/product/uln2003-stepper-motor-driver-module-blue-961149605#.UjhBw3--rwk