Relay-1

$80.00

Dual purpose device – control a single channel relay 5-16V and use 2 universal inputs (works the same as Universal-Switch). Wirelessly control power for an application whilst having sensor/button options available for your entire system! 

The Relay-1 is a wireless single-channel powered DC relay, with two inputs, for your You.InControl system.

The on-board powered relay allows you to directly power small DC electrical components and devices – up to 16v and 2A. It also allows you to energise external relays and devices that control bigger DC or AC electrical devices. It provides some significant electrical control for your system.

The Relay-1 also has two highly configurable inputs that you can use to connect up switches and state change devices to powerfully control your You.InControl system. You can use toggle switches, limit switches, button switches, reed switches, limit switches, mercury switches, vibration switches and just about any type of sensor switch.

The inputs also allow Arduinos, Raspberry Pis, computers, security systems, other control and automation systems, and just about any other microcontroller with outputs, to control your system as well!

What’s more, each of the two channels can be configured for State (On/Off) or Multi-Click (six inputs – Short Press (S), SS, SSS, Long Press (L), SL, or SSL). And, each state or multi-click combination can trigger up to 99 actions.

The Relay-1 is to be wired up as follows:

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The Relay-1 relay works by switching the 0v connection On and Off.

When the 0v connection is turned Off, the connected device or component will not be powered.

When the 0v connection is turned On, the connected device or component will be powered.

The Relay-1 has two inputs that can trigger any action on a You.InControl system.

It works by detecting when the voltages at the input are either Low (less than 1v) or High (more than 2v).
(Please note: the maximum voltage to be supplied to an Input must not exceed 3.3v!)

To add a switch, simply connect one side to Ground (or 0v) and the other side to one of the Inputs.

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When the switch is ‘Off’ the Input naturally rises to 3.3v. The Uni-Switch reads the Input as ‘High’ and notes that the Switch is ‘Off’.

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When the switch is ‘On’ the Input voltage drops to 0v, as it’s connected to ground via the switch. The Uni-Switch reads the Input as ‘Low’ and notes that the Switch is ‘On’.

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So, that’s how the Uni-Switch detects whether a switch or Input is on or off.

In short, just about any switching device that connects and disconnects a signal wire can be used.

Here are some of the switches and devices that can be used…

Mechanical Switches

  • 240v volt On/Off switches (like normal house switches)
  • 240v momentary switches (On when pressed, Off when not pressed)
  • Rocker type On/Off switches
  • Push button type On/Off switches
  • Momentary switches
  • Reed switches
  • Limit switches
  • Mercury switches
  • Tilt switches
  • Float switches
  • And, thousands of others

Makeshift Switches

  • Two pieces of wire that you touch together and take apart
  • Paper clip switches
  • Foil board switches
  • For other ideas, look-up ‘Makeshift Switches’ on Google

Sensors

Sensors can also be used.

Please note, however, you should only use sensors that connect and disconnect the wire from Ground to the Input, unless you know what you’re doing. You can also use sensors that ground the input when triggered; however, you must ensure that the Relay-1 inputs are never subjected to voltages less than 0v or greater than 3.3v.

Sensors may include:

  • Temperature sensors
  • Break beam sensors (such as those used to detect cars in the way of a garage door)
  • PIRs
  • Motion sensors
  • Radar sensors
  • Pressure sensors
  • Vibration sensors
  • Tilt sensors
  • And, hundreds of others

Microcontrollers or other systems

Microcontrollers, computers and other systems can also be used to inject a Low (0v) or High (3.3v max) voltage into an input.

However, this is a little more for advanced users because the signal injected into the Relay-1 input MUST NOT EXCEED 3.3v.

This is pretty easy to do using a ‘logic level converter’. There’s lot’s of information on these on the web.

Here’s a graphic of one in use:

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This means that the following Devices and things can be used to inject signals into the Relay-1 inputs:

  • Any Arduino or Arduino-like device
  • Raspberry Pis
  • Beagle Bones
  • Computers with configurable output pins
  • Security systems with output pins
  • Other systems (such as Nest products) with output pins
  • And, a stack of others

The Relay-1 enables your You.InControl system to switch on DC electrical devices and components – up to 2A. The relay’s output voltage is the same as what’s used to power the device (between 5 and 16v).

Directly, the relay can power and activate DC loads up to 2A, including:

  • LEDs
  • DC indicators and lamps
  • Door lock solenoids
  • Screamers
  • Irrigation solenoids
  • Higher capacity relays
  • DC fans
  • Small DC motors
  • Small DC actuators
  • And, a lot more…

Using the relay to control a bigger relay, you can power:

  • 240v lighting circuits (lights, spotlights, floodlights)
  • 240v power circuits (to power outlets and appliances)
  • 240v motors
  • 240v pumps (think pools, tanks, transfer pumps etc.)
  • Big DC motors (however, you can also use the You.InControl Motor Controller)
  • 12v, 24v or 240v outdoor lighting
  • Power to caravans, trailers or boats
  • Campsite lighting
  • Caravan lighting and power
  • Tiny house lighting and power
  • And, more…

The Relay-1 has two key features:

  • Firstly, it has an onboard power supply and a switch provides DC power to a connected device or component. This provides up to 2A of current at the voltage powering the Relay-1 (5v – 16v).

Each relay can be (using the system):

    • Turned On
    • Turned Off
    • Turned On for a period of Time (and automatically turn off)
    • Toggled On and Off
  • Secondly, it has two inputs that allow you to connect any switch to control a You.InControl system.

A few other features include the following:

  • Easy to use. Pair and set up the device via the Controller and activate the inputs and relay as and when you require them.
  • Powerful. The Relay-1 allows you to do so many things… it can turn lights on and off, switch electrical controls, control fans, pumps, irrigation, open garage doors or whatever you want. Once you understand the fundamentals, you’ll really be able to unleash the power.
  • Wireless. The Relay-1, like the rest of the system, is wireless. The communications are based on a discrete 915 MHz Long Range radio and protocol that’s encrypted and secure.
  • Low Power. Everything about the system and the Relay-1 has been optimised for low power consumption.
  • Highly adaptable. The Relay-1 allows just about any switch, button, sensor or microcontroller to interact with your system.
  • ‘State’ functionality. You can use simple state or On/Off switches to do things on your system. You can then set what actions you want to do when you turn the switch On and Off.
  • ‘Multi-Click’ functionality. You can use momentary buttons (press On, stop pressing Off) buttons in Multi-Click mode. Here are the button combinations:
    • Short press (S)
    • Short-Short press (SS)
    • Short-Short-Short press (SSS)
    • Long press (L)
    • Short-Long press (SL)
    • and Short-Short-Long press (SSL)
  • 3D Printed. The Relay-1, like many of our components, are 3D printed. This keeps initial costs down and brings manufacturing back into Australia! It also allows us to create custom printed enclosures if you require them.
  • Identification LED and Sound. Can’t remember where the Relay-1 is or which one is which, simply turn on the locating LED strobe and alarm to find the right device straight away.

  • 1 Relay output
  • 2 inputs (highly configurable)
  • Input power voltage: 5v to 16v (maximum)
  • Relay output voltage: Same as the input power voltage
  • Max relay output current: 2A
  • Dimensions: 49 mm (w) x 64 mm (h) x 19 mm (d)
  • Weight: 36 g
  • Security: 128 bit rolling encryption
  • Radio Frequency: 915 MHz
  • Colour: White and others if you want…
  • Use: Mainly indoors, however, outdoors if you house it in a waterproof container
    (it’s not designed to get wet yet)
  • Material: 3D Printed PETG co-polymer

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  • This is a 3.3v device. Do not connect or use any voltage greater than 3.3v for this device. Doing so may damage the device and is not covered by warrantee.
  • Max current is 2A. Do not connect up any equipment that uses more than 2A. Doing so will likely pop the N-Mosfet electronic switch. If you need to control more, wire the relay-1 up to activate other suitably sized relays.
  • Neopixels. The Relay-1 does not successfully switch the power on and off to the likes of Adafruit Neopixels. The Neopix input signal interferes with the Mosfet and the Mosfet does not fully open or cut off the current. You have to get a bit more fancy to Switch Neopixels.

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