Overview
E-RELAY uses Panasonic relays rated up to 5 Amps 250 V AC per channel. Each channel is Normally Open (NO), optically isolated, has its own status LED, and screw terminals output. E-RELAY output is protected from high voltage spikes by varistors. Therefore, E-RELAY can be used with switching inductive loads.
At the heart of the E-RELAY is an PCF8574 that takes I2C commands to toggle the 8 relays. The I2C address of the E-RELAY is configurable by a 3 way PIN header. This allows a single E-BOARD to control a daisy chain with a maximum of 8 E-RELAY devices. This means a single E-BOARD can control up to 64 high voltage loads.
E-RELAY has many safety precautions on the PCB including wide traces designed for high amperage and ground isolation between the relay and other circuitry. E-RELAY is a power device for users who are experienced with and knowledgeable about high AC voltage.
It must be used in combination with E-BOARD.
Getting started guide Is available here.
Main features
- 8 Output Power Relay Panasonic ALQ305 
- PCF8574 for I2C control power relays 
- I2C address by PIN header 
- I2C IN and OUT port for daisy chain connection 
- Clean output contacts optically isolated 
- Varistors to protect from spikes when switching inductive loads 
- Status LED for each relay 
- DIN rail mountable 
- 12 VDC power input 
Specification
| Installation | |
|---|---|
| Mounting Type | 35 mm DIN rail mountable | 
| Mounting Width | 6 spacing units wide | 
| Supply Voltage | |
| Standard Input Voltage | 12 VDC | 
| Supply Current | 10 mA all relay OFF 200 mA all relay ON | 
| Permissible Voltage Range | 9 - 20 VDC | 
| Circuit Operating Voltage | 3.3 VDC / 5.0 VDC | 
| Protection | Transient protected | 
| Hardware Features | |
| Relay | Panasonic ALQ305 250V/5A | 
| Relay Expected Mechanical Life | Min. 107 (at 180 times/min.) | 
| Output Terminal | Optical isolated Normally Open (NO) | 
| Output Terminal Protection | High voltage spikes protection with varistor | 
| Interface Port | |
| Signal Lines | I2C with P82B715DR bus extender | 
| Interface Port Protection | ESD, transients | 
| Physical | |
| Dimension (HxWxD) | 98x105x32 mm | 
| Weight | 205.7 gr | 
| Enviromental | |
| Ambient Temperature | 0 - 55 °C | 
Conformities
The following Declarations of Conformities have been granted for this board:
CE RoHS
For any further information about our certifications please download CE Conformity.
Warranty
You can find your product warranty information here
 
                         
         
         
         
        