Protecting The Module From Flyback Voltages - National Instruments 9476E Operating Instructions And Specifications

Protecting the Module from Flyback Voltages

If the module is switching an inductive or energy-storing device
such as a solenoid, motor, or relay, and the device does not have
flyback protection, install an external flyback diode as shown in
Figure 5.
Figure 5. Connecting a Flyback Diode to the NI 9476
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