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So... Any updates as to how best control an external item with 4-20mA?

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bwilliamson
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So... Any updates as to how best control an external item with 4-20mA?

I have a T7 and would like to be able to control a pair of pumps that need 4-20mA. The pumps have an internal resistance of around 250 ohms. Running directly from the DAC0 and DAC1 ports on the T7 I can't quite access the full dynamic range of the pumps. Is the best way to do this still using the solutions found here (https://forums.labjack.com/index.php?showtopic=3332) or will one of the Tick accessories do the trick?

Thanks!

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The new thing that pertains

The new thing that pertains to you is the LJTick-OutBuff:

https://labjack.com/accessories/ljtick-outbuff

It is still a voltage source, but that should be fine since your pumps present a load resistor, and the LJTOB can provide well over 20 mA.

bwilliamson
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It's just that easy..!

It's just that easy..!

Thanks!