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Infrared IR Learning Module with Relay Control
Fully Assembled and Tested
This listing is for a neat little module that allows for you to control an on board relay with a 38kHz compatible remote, such as your Rogers remote. It comes fully assembled and tested. When you program in a button, only that button will toggle the on board relay. In the above video, I trial three different remotes and offer a full demonstration of how this module works. It is a stand alone module that requires very little of the user. Programming is very easy. There is no on-board EEPROM, so when you power the device off, the saved button data is deleted. This module can easily employ a battery backup circuit in case of blackouts. That is, if that matters to you. The relay is powerful and can be used to toggle AC or DC devices on and off, as long as the user takes into mind the power limitations of the relay. Lamps, lights, most motors, fans, and many other devices would be fine. The relay is isolated from the circuit, but is controlled by the board. There are three relay outputs that are talked about below. We also offer these in DIY kit form for a few dollars less.
OPERATION:
When you power the device on, you can manually toggle the relay by tapping the single momentary switch on the board labelled PROGRAM. If you want to program an IR remote button to toggle the relay, then what you have to do is press and hold the PROGRAM button until the PROGRAM LED begins to flash. Please see the video for a solid demonstration. Depending on your remote, you may be able to either hold down your remote button while the PROGRAM LED is flashing, but most remotes will require that you consistently press a button on the remote several times for it to be accepted. This is very difficult to explain properly, which is why I highly suggest that you watch the above video. If the relay is on, and you want to turn it off manually, all you have to do is press the PROGRAM button, and it will toggle the relay off.
When the relay turns on and off, you will hear a physical click. As well, when the ACTIVE LED is on, it means that the relay is on. When the ACTIVE LED is off, it means that the relay is deactivated. The relay has three output pins as per the three pin on-board terminal block. Pin descriptions are below:
NC: Normally Closed - This pin is connected to the CO (Common pin) when the relay is deactivated. When the relay is activated, the common pin disconnects from the NC (Normally Closed) Pin.
CO: Common - This pin is connected to the NC pin internally when the relay is off. When the relay is activated, the common pin disconnects from the NC pin, and connects to the NO (Normally Open) Pin.
NO: Normally Open - This pin connects to the common pin only when the relay is active. When the relay is deactivated, the NO pin is disconnected from the common pin.
I Want To Control an AC or DC device!
Good. It is easy. Think of the relay terminals as nothing more than a high power toggle switch. Say I want to switch power to a load when the relay is activated. I would connect the power supply (Either AC or DC depending on the load) to the CO (Common Pin), and the positive lead of your load to the NO pin. When the relay is activated, the CO and NO pins connect internally, and power will be applied to your circuit or appliance. If you want for power to be applied when the relay is off, and disconnected when the relay is activated, simply connect the power supply (Either AC or DC depending on the load) to the CO (Common Pin), and the positive lead of your load to the NC pin. By default when the relay is off, the NC and CO pins are connected internally, so the circuit will be complete. When the relay is activated, the NC pin disconnects from the CO pin, and the circuit is disconnected. I hope that makes sense. For AC, if you have a power cord, break open the insulation (Making sure that it is not plugged in). Typically there are three wires in an AC line cord (BLACK - HOT & WHITE - Neutral & GREEN - EARTH GROUND). Cut the black (HOT) wire and connect one of the severed ends into the CO Common pin. Connect the other end of the severed black wire into the NO pin. When the relay is activated, the black wire will be re-connected internally and will apply power to your circuit.
THINGS YOU'LL NEED:
1) A 7-10v DC Power Supply To Power the Board. I can sell you an AC wall adapter if you want for an extra $7. You will have to ask for thie before you order so that I can tweak the invoice.
2) A 38kHz compatible remote control, or several to experiment with. This module does not come with one.
3) A circuit to switch on and off - Use your imagination!
THIS LISTING INCLUDES:
A fully assembled and tested IR learning module.
THIS KIT DOES NOT INCLUDE:
1) Schematics are not included
2) A power supply is not included
What you see in the listing pictures is what you get. If you need a power supply, (Wall adapter) contact me prior to purchase, and I will sell you one on the side for an extra $7.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Input Voltage: 7-10VDC (Nominal/Recommended Voltage is 8v).
Idle Current Consumption: <10mA
Relay Activated Current Consumption: Roughly 60mA
Main Board Length: 95mm
Main Board Width: 31mm
Main Board Height: 21mm
Relay Ratings: 10A @ 30VDC *** 10A @ 125VAC
OPERATION:
When you power the device on, you can manually toggle the relay by tapping the single momentary switch on the board labelled PROGRAM. If you want to program an IR remote button to toggle the relay, then what you have to do is press and hold the PROGRAM button until the PROGRAM LED begins to flash. Please see the video for a solid demonstration. Depending on your remote, you may be able to either hold down your remote button while the PROGRAM LED is flashing, but most remotes will require that you consistently press a button on the remote several times for it to be accepted. This is very difficult to explain properly, which is why I highly suggest that you watch the above video. If the relay is on, and you want to turn it off manually, all you have to do is press the PROGRAM button, and it will toggle the relay off.
When the relay turns on and off, you will hear a physical click. As well, when the ACTIVE LED is on, it means that the relay is on. When the ACTIVE LED is off, it means that the relay is deactivated. The relay has three output pins as per the three pin on-board terminal block. Pin descriptions are below:
NC: Normally Closed - This pin is connected to the CO (Common pin) when the relay is deactivated. When the relay is activated, the common pin disconnects from the NC (Normally Closed) Pin.
CO: Common - This pin is connected to the NC pin internally when the relay is off. When the relay is activated, the common pin disconnects from the NC pin, and connects to the NO (Normally Open) Pin.
NO: Normally Open - This pin connects to the common pin only when the relay is active. When the relay is deactivated, the NO pin is disconnected from the common pin.
I Want To Control an AC or DC device!
Good. It is easy. Think of the relay terminals as nothing more than a high power toggle switch. Say I want to switch power to a load when the relay is activated. I would connect the power supply (Either AC or DC depending on the load) to the CO (Common Pin), and the positive lead of your load to the NO pin. When the relay is activated, the CO and NO pins connect internally, and power will be applied to your circuit or appliance. If you want for power to be applied when the relay is off, and disconnected when the relay is activated, simply connect the power supply (Either AC or DC depending on the load) to the CO (Common Pin), and the positive lead of your load to the NC pin. By default when the relay is off, the NC and CO pins are connected internally, so the circuit will be complete. When the relay is activated, the NC pin disconnects from the CO pin, and the circuit is disconnected. I hope that makes sense. For AC, if you have a power cord, break open the insulation (Making sure that it is not plugged in). Typically there are three wires in an AC line cord (BLACK - HOT & WHITE - Neutral & GREEN - EARTH GROUND). Cut the black (HOT) wire and connect one of the severed ends into the CO Common pin. Connect the other end of the severed black wire into the NO pin. When the relay is activated, the black wire will be re-connected internally and will apply power to your circuit.
THINGS YOU'LL NEED:
1) A 7-10v DC Power Supply To Power the Board. I can sell you an AC wall adapter if you want for an extra $7. You will have to ask for thie before you order so that I can tweak the invoice.
2) A 38kHz compatible remote control, or several to experiment with. This module does not come with one.
3) A circuit to switch on and off - Use your imagination!
THIS LISTING INCLUDES:
A fully assembled and tested IR learning module.
THIS KIT DOES NOT INCLUDE:
1) Schematics are not included
2) A power supply is not included
What you see in the listing pictures is what you get. If you need a power supply, (Wall adapter) contact me prior to purchase, and I will sell you one on the side for an extra $7.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Input Voltage: 7-10VDC (Nominal/Recommended Voltage is 8v).
Idle Current Consumption: <10mA
Relay Activated Current Consumption: Roughly 60mA
Main Board Length: 95mm
Main Board Width: 31mm
Main Board Height: 21mm
Relay Ratings: 10A @ 30VDC *** 10A @ 125VAC