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Digital Output

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	===Digital Output===		===Digital Output===
	Double-click on a Digital Output object in order to run the example:		Double-click on a Digital Output object in order to run the example:
	[[File:3051_DigitalOutput_OnOff_Example.jpg\|link=\|center]]		[[File:3051_DigitalOutput_OnOff_Example.jpg\|link=\|center\|800px]]

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	{{UGcontrolpanelSensor\|3051\|1018}}		{{UGcontrolpanelSensor\|3051\|1018}}

	{{~~UGSensorDigitalOutput\|~~This will change the relay state.}}		===Digital Output===
			Double-click on a Digital Output object in order to run the example:
			[[File:3051_DigitalOutput_OnOff_Example.jpg\|link=\|center]]


			{{UGExampleDescription}}
			*Toggle the state of the digital output by pressing the button. This will change the relay state.
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	==Technical Details==		==Technical Details==

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	==Technical Details==		==Technical Details==
	===General===		===General===
	A relay is an electrically-controlled switch. Although many types of electrical switches exist, a relay's mechanical nature gives it the advantage of reliability and current-switching capacity. The main disadvantage to using mechanical relays is their limited life-span, as opposed to solid state relays who do not suffer from this drawback. For more information on mechanical relays refer to the [[Mechanical Relay ~~Primer~~]]		A relay is an electrically-controlled switch. Although many types of electrical switches exist, a relay's mechanical nature gives it the advantage of reliability and current-switching capacity. The main disadvantage to using mechanical relays is their limited life-span, as opposed to solid state relays who do not suffer from this drawback. For more information on mechanical relays refer to the [[Mechanical Relay Guide]]

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	<metadesc>Phidgets' Dual Relay Board has 2 SPDT mechanical relays rated at 210W for DC or 1750VA for AC.</metadesc>		<metadesc>Phidgets' Dual Relay Board has 2 SPDT mechanical relays rated at 210W for DC or 1750VA for AC.</metadesc>
	[[Category:UserGuide]]		[[Category:UserGuide]]

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			<metadesc>Phidgets' Dual Relay Board has 2 SPDT mechanical relays rated at 210W for DC or 1750VA for AC.</metadesc>
	[[Category:UserGuide]]		[[Category:UserGuide]]
	==Getting Started==		==Getting Started==

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	Next, you will need to connect the pieces:		Next, you will need to connect the pieces:
	[[Image:3051_1_Connecting_The_Hardware.jpg\|~~400px~~\|right\|link=]]		[[Image:3051_1_Connecting_The_Hardware.jpg\|500px\|right\|link=]]
	# Connect the circuit to the terminals of the 3051. Connect one end of the series circuit to the 1C (common) terminal, and the other to either the NO or NC terminal, depending on what state you want the circuit to start in.		# Connect the circuit to the terminals of the 3051. Connect one end of the series circuit to the 1C (common) terminal, and the other to either the NO or NC terminal, depending on what state you want the circuit to start in.
	# Connect the Phidget cable to the black connector on the 3051, and connect the other end to the analog input of the 1018. If you're using a non-Phidgets device, cut a Phidget cable in half, connect the red wire to a 5V supply, and the black wire to the ground. The white wire is not used.		# Connect the Phidget cable to the black connector on the 3051, and connect the other end to the analog input of the 1018. If you're using a non-Phidgets device, cut a Phidget cable in half, connect the red wire to a 5V supply, and the black wire to the ground. The white wire is not used.

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	==Getting Started==		==Getting Started==
	{{UgSensorIntro\|3051\|Dual Relay Board\|Digital ~~Input~~ port}}		{{UgSensorIntro\|3051\|Dual Relay Board\|Digital Output port}}
	*something to use with the 3051 (e.g. a series circuit)		*something to use with the 3051 (e.g. a series circuit)

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			==Getting Started==
			{{UgSensorIntro\|3051\|Dual Relay Board\|Digital Input port}}
			*something to use with the 3051 (e.g. a series circuit)

	~~===Required Hardware===~~		Next, you will need to connect the pieces:

	* A [{{SERVER}}/products.php?product_id=3051 3051 Dual Relay Phidget]
	* An InterfaceKit or device with a digital output and 5V supply
	* A series electric circuit to ~~test~~ the ~~relay~~
	* A Phidget cable
	* A piece of hook-up wire
	* A USB Cable
	* A computer

	~~===Connecting the Pieces===~~
	[[Image:3051_1_Connecting_The_Hardware.jpg\|400px\|right\|link=]]		[[Image:3051_1_Connecting_The_Hardware.jpg\|400px\|right\|link=]]
	# Connect the circuit to the terminals of the ~~relay board~~. Connect one end of the series circuit to the 1C (common) terminal, and the other to either the NO or NC terminal, depending on what state you want the circuit to start in.		# Connect the circuit to the terminals of the 3051. Connect one end of the series circuit to the 1C (common) terminal, and the other to either the NO or NC terminal, depending on what state you want the circuit to start in.
	# Connect the Phidget cable to the black connector on the ~~Relay Phidget~~, and connect the other end to the analog input of the ~~InterfaceKit~~. If you're using a non-Phidgets device, cut a Phidget cable in half, connect the red wire to a 5V supply, and the black wire to the ground. The white wire is not used.		# Connect the Phidget cable to the black connector on the 3051, and connect the other end to the analog input of the 1018. If you're using a non-Phidgets device, cut a Phidget cable in half, connect the red wire to a 5V supply, and the black wire to the ground. The white wire is not used.
	# Connect the control 1 terminal on the relay to the digital output on the ~~InterfaceKit~~ using a piece of hook-up wire.		# Connect the control 1 terminal on the relay to the digital output on the 1018 using a piece of hook-up wire.
	# Connect the ~~InterfaceKit~~ to the computer using the USB cable.		# Connect the 1018 to the computer using the USB cable.

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			{{UGIntroDone\|3051}}

			==Using the 3051==
			{{UGcontrolpanelSensor\|3051\|1018}}

	~~==Testing Using Windows==~~		{{UGSensorDigitalOutput\|This will change the relay state.}}

	~~{{UGcontrolpanel\|1018}}~~		==Technical Details==
			===General===
			A relay is an electrically-controlled switch. Although many types of electrical switches exist, a relay's mechanical nature gives it the advantage of reliability and current-switching capacity. The main disadvantage to using mechanical relays is their limited life-span, as opposed to solid state relays who do not suffer from this drawback. For more information on mechanical relays refer to the [[Mechanical Relay Primer]]

	~~{{ugDigitalOutput}}~~

	~~{{UGotheros}}~~

	~~==Technical Details==~~
	~~===Relays===~~
	{\|
	\|valign="top"\|A relay is an electrically-controlled switch. Although many types of electrical switches exist, a relay’s mechanical nature gives it the advantage of reliability and current-switching capacity. The main disadvantage to using mechanical relays is their limited life-span, as opposed to solid state relays who do not suffer from this drawback. For more information on mechanical relays refer to the [[Mechanical Relay Primer]]\|\|[[image:3051 1 Relay Diagram.jpg\|link=]]
	\|}
	===Using a Digital Output Relay===		===Using a Digital Output Relay===
	Relays have a connection scheme determined by the arrangement of contacts within the relay. Because relays are a type of switch, they are defined in the same way other electromechanical switches are defined. In switch schemes, the number of poles represents the number of common terminals a switch has, and the number of throws represents the number of switchable terminals that exist for each pole. The relays used in the Dual Relay Board are SPDT relays: single pole, double throw. The internal construction of this type of relay is depicted in the diagram ~~above~~. Many other types of relays exist: SPST, DPDT, and DPST, to name a few. In an SPDT relay, one of the throw terminals is labelled Normally Closed (NC), and the other is labelled Normally Open (NO). As the name indicates, the normally closed terminal is the terminal connected to common when the relay coil is not powered. When the relay coil is energized by the relay control circuit, the electromagnetic field of the coil forces the switch element inside the relay to break its contact with the normally closed terminal and make contact with the normally open terminal. The switch element would then connect the normally open terminal and the common terminal.		[[image:3051 1 Relay Diagram.jpg\|link=\|right]]
			Relays have a connection scheme determined by the arrangement of contacts within the relay. Because relays are a type of switch, they are defined in the same way other electromechanical switches are defined. In switch schemes, the number of poles represents the number of common terminals a switch has, and the number of throws represents the number of switchable terminals that exist for each pole. The relays used in the Dual Relay Board are SPDT relays: single pole, double throw. The internal construction of this type of relay is depicted in the diagram to the right. Many other types of relays exist: SPST, DPDT, and DPST, to name a few. In an SPDT relay, one of the throw terminals is labelled Normally Closed (NC), and the other is labelled Normally Open (NO). As the name indicates, the normally closed terminal is the terminal connected to common when the relay coil is not powered. When the relay coil is energized by the relay control circuit, the electromagnetic field of the coil forces the switch element inside the relay to break its contact with the normally closed terminal and make contact with the normally open terminal. The switch element would then connect the normally open terminal and the common terminal.

	===Using Relays as an H-Bridge to implement Forward/Reverse===		===Using Relays as an H-Bridge to implement Forward/Reverse===
	{\|		Connect the load to the COM terminals, in this case the wires of a DC motor. The Normally Open (NO) terminals are connected to the power supply (VCC), and the Normally Closed (NC) terminals are connected to the ground (GND) of the power supply. Connect the Control pins to a digital output. You can toggle the corresponding output to switch the relays. Looking at the diagram, when LeftCtrl is enabled and RightCtrl is disabled, the current will flow from the NO terminal of relay K1 through the motor and into the NC terminal of relay K2. This will cause the motor to rotate in one direction. Similarily, if LeftCtrl is disabled and RightCtrl is enabled, the current will flow from the NO terminal of relay K2 through the motor and into the NC terminal of relay K1. This will cause the motor to rotate in the opposite direction. When both LeftCtrl and RightCtrl are disabled, both ends of the motor will be shorted to ground and no current will flow. When both leftCtrl and RightCtrl are enabled, both ends of the motor will be shorted to VCC and again, no current will flow.[[File:1014_1_Bridge_Diagram.jpg\|500px\|link=\|center]]
	~~\|valign="top"\|~~Connect the load to the COM terminals, in this case the wires of a DC motor. The ~~NormallyOpen~~ (NO) terminals are connected to the power supply (VCC), and the Normally-Closed (NC) terminals are connected to the ground (GND) of the power supply. Connect the Control pins to a digital output. You can toggle the corresponding output to switch the relays. Looking at the diagram, when LeftCtrl is enabled and RightCtrl is disabled, the current will flow from the NO terminal of relay K1 through the motor and into the NC terminal of relay K2. This will cause the motor to rotate in one direction. Similarily, if LeftCtrl is disabled and RightCtrl is enabled, the current will flow from the NO terminal of relay K2 through the motor and into the NC terminal of relay K1. This will cause the motor to rotate in the opposite direction. When both LeftCtrl and RightCtrl are disabled, both ends of the motor will be shorted to ground and no current will flow. When both leftCtrl and RightCtrl are enabled, both ends of the motor will be shorted to VCC and again, no current will flow.\|\|[[File:1014_1_Bridge_Diagram.jpg\|500px\|link=]]
	\|}

	===Wetting Current===		===Wetting Current===
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	===Load Noise===		===Load Noise===
	If highly inductive loads are used with the Dual Relay Board, it is recommended that a noise limiting component be used to prevent damage to the device. An MOV, TVS diode, or kickback diode (for DC applications) shunted across the load will assist in dissipating voltage transients.		If highly inductive loads are used with the Dual Relay Board, it is recommended that a noise limiting component be used to prevent damage to the device. An MOV, TVS diode, or kickback diode (for DC applications) shunted across the load will assist in dissipating voltage transients.
	~~===Analog Input Cable Connectors===~~

	{{UGasens}}		{{UGasens}}

	{{UGnext\|}}		{{UGnext\|}}

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	===Required Hardware===		===Required Hardware===

	* A 3051 Dual Relay Phidget		* A [{{SERVER}}/products.php?product_id=3051 3051 Dual Relay Phidget]
	* An InterfaceKit or device with a digital output and 5V supply		* An InterfaceKit or device with a digital output and 5V supply
	* A series electric circuit to test the relay		* A series electric circuit to test the relay

Mparadis: /* Connecting the Pieces */

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Connecting the Pieces

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	# Connect the circuit to the terminals of the relay board. Connect one end of the series circuit to the 1C (common) terminal, and the other to either the NO or NC terminal, depending on what state you want the circuit to start in.		# Connect the circuit to the terminals of the relay board. Connect one end of the series circuit to the 1C (common) terminal, and the other to either the NO or NC terminal, depending on what state you want the circuit to start in.
	# Connect the Phidget cable to the black connector on the Relay Phidget, and connect the other end to the ~~voltage~~ input of the InterfaceKit. If you're using a non-Phidgets device, cut a Phidget cable in half, connect the red wire to a 5V supply, and the black wire to the ground. The white wire is not used.		# Connect the Phidget cable to the black connector on the Relay Phidget, and connect the other end to the analog input of the InterfaceKit. If you're using a non-Phidgets device, cut a Phidget cable in half, connect the red wire to a 5V supply, and the black wire to the ground. The white wire is not used.
	# Connect the control 1 terminal on the relay to the digital output on the InterfaceKit using a piece of hook-up wire.		# Connect the control 1 terminal on the relay to the digital output on the InterfaceKit using a piece of hook-up wire.
	# Connect the InterfaceKit to the computer using the USB cable.		# Connect the InterfaceKit to the computer using the USB cable.