Overview

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These modules also use the great little OMRON G5LE-14 power relay which can switch a large load for its compact size. Module includes: back EMP protection diode;  easy to use wire connection terminals; Normally Open, and Normally Closed contacts; and AC and DC switching via the relay.

EXAMPLE APPLICATIONS

Our units' modular design means they can be used in a very wide range of applications including:

• to enhance existing circuitry
• in combination to create simple PLC type controllers

 

Available in 12v DC or 24v DC models, the modules use the OMRON G5LE-14 power relay which can switch:

• large AC or DC loads, or 
• DC logic circuitry**

**Note: Ensure you electronically separate digital circuitry from load carrying circuitry.

The OMRON G5LE-14 power relay's SPDT switch means it can be used as a "standard" switch (eg Common to Normally Open) and/or as an inverter (Common to Normally Closed).

These examples are provided 'as-is', without any expressed or implied warranty. In no event will the authors, ULTRAsmart,  Jarvis (Australia) Pty Ltd or its employees or directors be held liable for any damages arising from the use of these examples.

Naturally, example applications are only intended as a general approach to using our modules, or to solving a control problem or other problem. They are not intended as technical advice. Your specific application may be different. It is the users responsibility to use our modules safely, correctly, and appropriately.

ULTRAsmart retains copyright to these examples.

 

Relays

• Standard/Basic Relay Modules: Digital Signal Requirements Basic Relay or RelayPair  modules. 
  General Example: Based around the 12 volt "standard" Relay Modules - Basic12 (RY12DC8/02),  and RelayPair12 (RP12DC8/03). Determines the digital signal requirements for these modules using the OMRON relay G5LE-14 12VDC spec sheet (the relay used in both of these modules). Starts discussion on wiring up outputs that could use such relays (eg open collector on a security panel).

• Standard/Basic Relay Modules: Some Standard Relay Module Circuitry
  Basic Relay or RelayPair  modules. 
  General Example: Based around the 12 volt "standard" Relay Modules - Basic12 (RY12DC8/02),  and RelayPair12 (RP12DC8/03). Discusses how our  standard relay modules may be driven by Controller outputs (eg Security Panel, PLC, circuit board); and as an output of a 12 vDC Digital Circuit (Simplified Traffic Lights example below.)

• R/S Latch made with SPDT Relay Modules: Uses RelayPair modules (but Basic Relay modules could be used).
  Circuit Diagram and Wiring Diagram: How to build an R/S latch from 2 x RelayPair12 modules (you would need 4 x BasicRelay modules). RelayPair modules used because it is less fiddley using 2 modules than 4 of the Basic Relay modules. And the Relay On LED indicator on the RelayPair units is handy to show whether the latch is On or Off.

• DualTimer as a Specialised Triggerable Relay: Uses 1 x DualTimer.
  Manual / How To: The DualTimer is designed to handle dirty electronic environments - that may trouble some triggerable relays; and can trigger on a broken circuit - which some triggerable relays may not be able to do. Discusses set up in delay mode with minimum time setting (0.25 sec). A typical triggerable relay will not have this delay on application of the trigger, but for many uses such a short delay may not be noticeable or even a problem. DualTimer12s used in the examples, but DualTimer24s could be used in a 24v DC system.

DualTimer

• Door Open Too Long or DOTL alarm using 1 x DualTimer. 
  Manual / How To. DualTimer (+ve or -ve trigger as required) takes output from panel (or other existing circuitry). DualTimer12 used in example, but DualTimer24 could be used in a 24v DC system. Setup instructions.

• Door Strike or EM Lock Hold Open using 1 or 2  DualTimers. 
  Security. DualTimer (+ve or -ve trigger, or loss of +ve or -ve trigger as required) takes output from momentary push button switch or control panel (or other existing circuitry). DualTimers used to extend functionality of a simple circuit by providing hold open or extend hold open, and also to delay open prior to hold open. Includes Fail Safe and Fail Secure examples. DualTimer12s used in examples, but DualTimer24s could be used in a 24v DC system. Setup instructions.

• Delay Turn-On after Power Up Two circuits, both use 1 DualTimer. One circuit also uses a RelayPair module. 
  Manual. The DualTimer can be used to delay Turn-On of a Load (eg a fan) which receives its power from a supply that is linked to the DualTimer's power supply (eg both powered from the same Mains connection). The DualTimer's POS and TRG terminals are both connected to its power supply's +ve terminal. First circuit demonstrates an interesting use of a relay to latch itself and to isolate the Daultimer once it has performed its function. Two circuits with descriptions.

•  Trigger on Broken Circuit (or Trigger on LOSS of trigger voltage) alternative set up for DualTimer.
  Manual: The standard set up is to detect the application of a Positive (3v to 24v DC) or Negative Trigger (0v DC). An alternative set up is to detect the LOSS of a Positive or Negative Trigger. This manual describes the alternative set up.

• Watchdog Timer using 1, 2 or 3 DualTimers. 
  Manual. Three different circuits demonstrating simple watchdog monitoring through to a DualTimer being used to reboot the monitored system after its failure to provide a series of positive pulses or a continuous positive. Timer setup can be modified to monitor for a series of negative pulses or a continuous negative. Also demonstrates an interesting way of wiring up two DualTimers to minimise power consumption when the timers are required to perform their function one after the other rather then continuously. DualTimer12s used in the examples, but DualTimer24s could be used in a 24v DC system. Circuit diagrams, circuit descriptions, and setup information.

• Simplified "H Bridge"  using  2 DualTimers. 
  Manual. If the flexibility of a full "H Bridge" is not required, then it is possible to create a "simplified H Bridge" using 2 Single Pole Double Throw (SPDT) relays. Since each DualTimer controls a SPDT relay, this means it is possible to control the direction and time a standard brushed DC motor operates using 2 units. 
  The simplified H Bridge is explained, then two different setups using DualTimers are discussed. The first with no interlocks and the second using 2 relays to  interlock out simultaneous activation of both DualTimers' relays. DualTimer12s used in the examples, but DualTimer24s could be used in a 24v DC system. Circuit diagrams, circuit descriptions, and setup information.

• Continuous Timed OFF / Timed ON 12v DC circuit. Uses 2 x DualTimers, 1 x Basic Relay 
  Controller: Turn on. Commences sequence at OFF time, then to ON time, then to OFF time, then ON time etc .... repeating continuously. The sequence may be interrupted by pressing a momentary switch which starts the sequence again at the ON time point. Circuit diagram.

• Simplified "Traffic Lights" v1 12v DC circuit. Uses 3 x DualTimers, 1 x half of a RelayPair (1 x Basic Relay would work fine, but the LED On indicator built into the RelayPair is helpful), 3 x Basic Relays. 
  Lighting Controller: On power up, Red light On. Red light on as default. Momentary trigger which only triggers if Red light On. Sequence if triggered: Green light on for set time, then Yellow light on for set time, then back to Red. Red light stays on until triggered again to re-start the sequence. Circuit diagram.

• LED Light Show: Waves v1 12v DC circuit. Uses 8 x DualTimers, 6 x  Basic12 Relays. 
  Lighting Controller: Create rolling two wave affect using 6 banks of LED lights arranged in order 1-6. Sequence triggered by momentary switch. Circuit diagram.

• Basic Motion Control: Move Between 2 Extremities Stopping at Each for a Specified Time v1 12v DC circuit. Uses 2 x DualTimers, 1 x  RelayPair. 
  Motion Controller: Limit switch at each extremity to detect arrival. Timers in Delay Mode set to the time required to be stationary at each extremity. Interesting use of Timer output to latch its own Trigger. Circuit diagram.

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