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Features & specifications Eight relay channels controlled by your computer! Use your computer USB port to connect to the outside world. Connect up to 16A to each of the high power relays. Board space for extra VDR noise suppressors is provided and on board push buttons can be used to test/operate all the relays.
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Assembly hints 1. Assembly (Skipping this can lead to troubles ! ) Ok, so we have your attention. These hints will help you to make this project successful. Read them carefully. 1.1 Make sure you have the right tools: • A good quality soldering iron (25-40W) with a small tip.
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Assembly hints * Typographical inaccuracies excluded. Always look for possible last minute man- ual updates, indicated as ‘NOTE’ on a separate leaflet. 1.3 Soldering Hints : 1- Mount the component against the PCB surface and carefully solder the leads 2- Make sure the solder joints are cone-shaped and shiny 3- Trim excess leads as close as possible to the solder joint...
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Construction 1. Diodes (check the polarity) 6. LEDs. Watch the polarity! D... CATHODE CATHODE D1 ... D10 : 1N4148 D11 ... D14 : 1N4007 LD1 ... LD11 : 3mm RED LD1 … LD8 : Output indication 2. Resistors. : USB DATA LD10 : USB power indication LD11...
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Construction 10. Terminal blocks 15. Relays SK1 : 2p power supply SK2 ... SK9 : 2p (channels 1 ... 8) Important : Put an extra layer of solder on all pre-thinned PCB tracks, to improve their current handling capabilities. 11. Electrolytic capacitors. Watch the polarity ! 16.
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Test & connection 19. Test and connection The card uses a separate supply for the relays and one for the board microcon- troller. Test 1: Connect a power supply of 9 to 10Vac or 12 to 14Vdc (minimum 500mA). • The power LED should turn on.
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