Switch Relays (no power)
Switch Relays (no power)
Hi there,
Just got my RA controller and I must say that I'm excited to get it running on my tank. However, I'm trying to blend it into my setup as efficient as possible without changing too much of my wiring.
Currently my return pumps (2 pumps) and skimmer pumps (2 pumps) are connected to a wall socket.
I turn them on and off using a light switch. The switch will complete the circuit for the wall sockets. It is wired directly to the room's power distribution box.
I have something like this from my previous Arduino projects, which is a Sainsmart Solid state relay. What it does is
also complete the circuit when the instruction is given to it, similar to the one we have in the relay.
The question is, how can I integrate this with the RA controller?
Thanks.
Just got my RA controller and I must say that I'm excited to get it running on my tank. However, I'm trying to blend it into my setup as efficient as possible without changing too much of my wiring.
Currently my return pumps (2 pumps) and skimmer pumps (2 pumps) are connected to a wall socket.
I turn them on and off using a light switch. The switch will complete the circuit for the wall sockets. It is wired directly to the room's power distribution box.
I have something like this from my previous Arduino projects, which is a Sainsmart Solid state relay. What it does is
also complete the circuit when the instruction is given to it, similar to the one we have in the relay.
The question is, how can I integrate this with the RA controller?
Thanks.
Re: Switch Relays (no power)
Hmm... Now I realized I should have bought the ones with I2C controller built in...
So if I have one of those, it's just a matter of connecting the 3 cables somewhere and giving it an I2C address or something?
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So if I have one of those, it's just a matter of connecting the 3 cables somewhere and giving it an I2C address or something?
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Re: Switch Relays (no power)
Yes.
The I2C bus is easily accessible on the USB port of the relay box.
The I2C bus is easily accessible on the USB port of the relay box.
Roberto.
Re: Switch Relays (no power)
I think so, but I can't see the schematics.
What concerns me is the lack of diode on the relay.
http://electronicsclub.info/relays.htm
What concerns me is the lack of diode on the relay.
http://electronicsclub.info/relays.htm
Roberto.
Re: Switch Relays (no power)
Yes it is.
In fact, I just added support for that same chipset into the libraries yesterday.
It will be released in the next patch.
Then, just make sure to set the address to 0x27
In fact, I just added support for that same chipset into the libraries yesterday.
It will be released in the next patch.
Then, just make sure to set the address to 0x27
Roberto.
Re: Switch Relays (no power)
Sweet. Now to figure out how to be able to use it. Haha
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Re: Switch Relays (no power)
That's pretty cool! Will that work in addition to the current I/O module?
~Charlie
~Charlie
Re: Switch Relays (no power)
Oh wait.....
You can do something different instead, though.
You can use a wall wart powering a small relay that is connected to the I/O module.
Your RA system uses UPS powered outlet and the wall wart uses grid outlet.
You got the idea?
You can do something different instead, though.
You can use a wall wart powering a small relay that is connected to the I/O module.
Your RA system uses UPS powered outlet and the wall wart uses grid outlet.
You got the idea?
Roberto.
Re: Switch Relays (no power)
Hi Roberto,rimai wrote:Yes it is.
In fact, I just added support for that same chipset into the libraries yesterday.
It will be released in the next patch.
Then, just make sure to set the address to 0x27
I've recently received the I2C controllers. You mentioned that support for this is in the next patch. How can I download the libraries before the official release? And I'm hoping there is some kind of documentation on how to address the modules.
Thanks.
Re: Switch Relays (no power)
It's in the dev branch of the github:
https://github.com/reefangel/Libraries/tree/dev
https://github.com/reefangel/Libraries/tree/dev
Roberto.