USB Relay Module

Different USB Digital Output and USB Realy Modules

LucidControl consists of a collection of unique USB IO modules for analog and digital control and data acquisition that are useful in many monitoring projects. The the USB powered IO devices operate stand-alone with no need for additional adapters what makes LucidControl a very reasonably priced equipment also for portable solutions.

In order to run the equipment the mainly thing that is required is a connection to a conventional USB interface. The USB Relay Module for example can be mounted on DIN-rails what makes LucidControl best suitable for the automation field since it allows their most easy addition into distribution boxes.

For highly reliable applications it is benificial that the USB Relay Modules are prepared with high quality and industrial standard plug-able connections. For the do-it-yourself solutions the reasonable priced USB Relay Modules can also be added into distribution cabinets and make it simple preparing a tidy and straight forward development e.g. for controlling lights.

LucidControl is the perfect system for both, novices as well as specialists since they include thorough software utilities and additionally libraries for most relevant development environments which makes their use completely straight forward. In the training field, the USB Relay Modules can be used by students in order to do their first steps in automated programming.

Without needing extra drivers, they are working out of the box with most relevant computers and work with MS Windows or Linux OS. In addition to standard personal computers LucidControl USB input output units are also compatible with small computers such as the Beagle Bone Black which makes the USB Relay Modules most usable. Making use of Linux OS these small computers are very best prepared in order to develop database applications making all input output functionality available through the world wide web.

Step 1: The USB Relay Module Options

The USB Digital Input Modules together with the USB Relay Modules represent the 2 groups of the LucidControl product range and process the IO of logic signals.

The USB Relay Modules are best prepared to control 4 logical output channels. They're made to drive numerous output signals as well as to manage electrical loads including valves, pumps and heaters.

In order to offer greatest flexibility, the relay channels are carried out in three different types. Solid State Relays (SSR), mechanical relay switches as well as open collector output channels which can be picked dependent on the technical demands.

• For isolated switching of electrical power consumers and preventing the drawback of wearing out of mechanical contacts, employing Solid State Relays (SSR) give the best over all capabilities. If electrical power consumers like lamps must be managed, they are suited best.
• Mechanical single pole double throw relays are useful to control power consumers as well as measured lines like voltages preventing distortion and they can be used to select between two channels.
• Finally, open collector output channels are able to fast signal changes as they are used for clocked channels which can be found in concepts such as dimming lights such as LEDs.

The USB Relay Module is completed by timing features which enable the generation of duty cycled lines for power control applications as well as timer switches.

Our companies objective is it to provide the Components with lots of interfaces to make these products ready for most applications.

More information about the LucidControl USB IO Modules are available on our website.