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How Do I Check the Status of the Relays on My NI 948x Compact DAQ Relay Module?

Hardware: CompactDAQ, CompactRIO>>Digital Output Modules>>NI 9485

Problem: I am using an NI 948x relay module with Compact DAQ.  I know that I can use the DAQmx Write VI to open and close the relays, as explained in KnowledgeBase 44LAPTNP: What Functions Do I Use to Operate My Compact DAQ Relay Module?.  Is there any way I can check the status of the relays to see if they are open or closed?

Solution:

You can use the DAQmx Read VI with a DAQmx Digital Output channel to read the status of a relay on the NI 948x module.  A Boolean value of True corresponds to a closed relay, and a Boolean value of False corresponds to an open relay.  The VI below shows an example of how this is done in LabVIEW:

 



Related Links: KnowledgeBase 44LAPTNP: What Functions Do I Use to Operate My Compact DAQ Relay Module?

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Report Date: 09/04/2007
Last Updated: 09/04/2007
Document ID: 4D3F2P9S

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