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Unread 18-04-2009, 10:51
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CompactRIO not powering up?

Our current situation is that our cRIO shuts itself off. When we first power the robot up, the lights blink and flash like they are supposed to, but a few seconds later, the lights and the cRIO itself turn off. When we check the voltage with a voltmeter, the Power Distribution Block is giving out 24 volts when not plugged into the cRIO. But when it is plugged in, the power supply is 14-15 volts.

Basically we think the problem has something to do with either a short within in the cRIO itself or the PD board. Any thoughts?