Thread: Use of Arduino to control a Spike Relay
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Unread 05-07-2011, 07:23
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Re: Use of Arduino to control a Spike Relay
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Originally Posted by docdavies View Post
Ether,

Thanks for your input. I have to admit I'm in a quandary. I've also seen info that says even the cRIO-DSC DIO output is no more than 2 mA. But I can't get anything that gives me that rock solid feeling.
Doc
Doc,
The cRio does not drive the relays direct. That is what the digital sidecar is for. The drive circuitry and current is part of that interface.
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