Gets or sets whether the output relay is connected (closed) or disconnected (open). The Enabled property does not change based on this property; they are independent of each other. Set this property to false to disconnect the output terminal from the output.

Syntax

Namespace: NationalInstruments.ModularInstruments.NIDCPower

public bool Connected { get; set; }

Remarks

The default value is true.

Disconnect the output only if disconnecting is necessary for your application. For example, a battery connected to the output terminal might discharge unless the relay is disconnected. Excessive connecting and disconnecting of the output can cause premature wear on the relay.
Note

The PXIe-4051 does not have an output relay. For the PXIe-4051, this property specifies whether the input MOSFETs are connected (ON) or disconnected (OFF).

Note

NI-DCPower uses the terms "source" and "output". However, while sinking with electronic loads and SMUs these correspond to "sinking" and "input", respectively.

Note

This property is not supported by all instruments. Refer to the Supported Properties by Device topic in the NI DC Power Supplies and SMUs Help for information about supported instruments.