SyntheticDNA
New Member
Hello!
I am using a LabJack to control two 12 volt 1.5 amp motors. In order to do this, I will need to connect a relay in-between the LabJack and the motor. The output of the LabJack is a maximum of 5 volts at 20 mA. My question: what relay will work?
If possible, I would prefer to use a solid-state relay to a mechanical one simply because of the arcing problem, which can cause problems in the computer and the LabJack. However, they are quite expensive.
I could use the cheaper mechanical relay only I don’t know how to stifle the arcing.
What do you recommend?
Thanks!![Big Grin :D :D](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
I am using a LabJack to control two 12 volt 1.5 amp motors. In order to do this, I will need to connect a relay in-between the LabJack and the motor. The output of the LabJack is a maximum of 5 volts at 20 mA. My question: what relay will work?
If possible, I would prefer to use a solid-state relay to a mechanical one simply because of the arcing problem, which can cause problems in the computer and the LabJack. However, they are quite expensive.
I could use the cheaper mechanical relay only I don’t know how to stifle the arcing.
What do you recommend?
Thanks!