Thread: Analog inputs not "working" — I only detect "noise"
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Re: Analog inputs not "working" — I only detect "noise"
Plugging in a 9 volt battery to one of the inputs was probably a very bad idea. The inputs are supposed to read voltages from 0 to 5 volts, and it is possible that you damaged ether the Analog Breakout Board, the Analog cRIO module, or both. I don't know, but it is possible that only the one input you were using was damaged and the rest of the inputs are still good. I would try it again with a 0 to 5 volt signal on a different input. If that doesn't work, then try a different module with a different breakout board.

Edit: This information is wrong. The input range is -10 to 10 volts. You cannot have done any harm with your 9 volt battery.
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