Functional Description - PEP Modular Computers Modular Computers RS485 User Manual

Chapter 4 Digital Modules SMART I/O User's Manual

4.3.5 Functional Description

Figure 4.3.5.1: SM-REL1 Schematic Diagram
Com. Ext. Vcc
Load
Digital
System
LED
24V DC
Relay
Output
Interface Driver
4
Com. Ext. Gnd
The individual relays are low active which means that a digital '0' delivered
by the system closes the relay and illuminates the LED on the front-panel
corresponding to the required channel. Conversely, a logical '1' appearing
on the external VCC line suggests that this supply is connected and active.
The operational life of the relays is recorded in terms of operating cycles and
refers to mechanical failure. The contacts however could be damaged
through excessive load switching causing sparks to break down the contact
surface. This in turn could increase the resistance and lead to an MTBF that
is shorter than that quoted in the specifications.
256 bytes of serial EEPROM contain the module ID number and production
data although space has been allocated for future use.
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