Relay-8

An 8-Channel power supply and relay driver to wirelessly turn lots of things on and off – lights, power, irrigation, other systems and lots more.

$110.00

The Relay-8 is a wirelessly controlled 8-way powered DC relay for your You.InControl system.

The on-board powered relays allow you to directly power small DC electrical components and devices – up to 12v and 500mA (per relay). It also allows you to energise external relays and devices that control bigger DC or AC electrical devices.

It provides substantial electrical control for your system.

The Relay-8 is wired up as follows:

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The relays work by the Relay-8 switching the 0v connections On and Off.

When the 0v connections are turned Off, the connected devices or components are not powered.

When the 0v connections are turned On, the connected devices or components are powered.

The Relay-8 enables your You.InControl system to switch DC electrical devices and components – up to 500mA (per relay).

The relay’s output voltage is the same as what’s used to power the device (between 5 and 16v).

Directly, each relay can power and activate DC loads up to 500mA, including:

  • LEDs
  • Ice cube relays
  • 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 relays to control bigger relays, you can control and 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 key feature is the 8 relays that can provide DC power to connected devices or components.

Each relay can supply up to 500mA of current at the voltage powering the Relay-8 (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

A few other features include the following:

  • Easy to use. Pair and set up the device via the Controller and activate each of the relays as and when you require them.
  • Powerful. The Relay-8 allows you to do so many things… it can turn lights on and off, switch electrical loads, power 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-8, 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-8 has been optimised for low power consumption.
  • 3D Printed. The Relay-8, 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-8 is or which one is which, simply turn on the locating LED strobe and alarm to find the right device straight away.
  • 8 Relay outputs
  • Input power voltage: 5v to 16v (maximum)
  • Relay output voltage: Same as the input power voltage
  • Dimensions: 98 mm (w) x 62 mm (h) x 20 mm (d)
  • Weight: 60 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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  • Max current is 500 mA per channel. Do not connect up any equipment that uses more than 500 mA. Doing so will likely pop the N-Mosfet electronic switch. If you need to control more, wire the relay-8 up to trigger suitably sized relays.
  • Neopixels. The Relay-8 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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