8-Channel Solid State Relay Shield with IoT Interface

This IoT 8-channel Solid-State relay controller was designed to host many different IoT communication modules, including Particle Photon, Electron, Bluz, Arduino, and many more.  This controller is based on the MCP23008, a common I2C interface chip for GPIO applications.  In this design, the GPIO port is used to control solid state relays.  Three on-board address jumpers allow up to 8 similar devices (based on the MCP23008 or MCP23017) to be chained to the same I2C bus for individual control.  On-board status LEDs display the on/off status of each relay.  This controller may be powered using our optional power supply or with 12VDC and direct screw terminal connection of bare power wires.  Each solid state relay is accessible to the user via two large screw terminals, capable of accepting 12 AWG wire.  This controller includes many solid-state relay options, customized when added to your shopping cart.

IFTTT

Leverage the power of IFTTT.com and Particle services to do almost anything.  Send a tweet if someone rings your doorbell, send a notification to your phone if someone opens a door, turn on almost anything right from your phone with simple setup, the possibilities are endless.  NCD provides this controller with a pre-programmed Particle Photon module for easy connection to IFTTT.  No programming required!  Just use the simple IFTTT interface to setup your different configurations.

Powered By Particle

Give your Particle Photon the power to interact with the real world in ways never before possible.  Complete with a Particle Photon module pre-flashed with our custom IFTTT firmware, NCD compatible shields allow for control of many types of relays, monitoring digital and analog sensors, and much much more.  Chain I²C accessory boards to your system to add whatever you may need for your next control and automation project.

What is the NCD IoT Interface?

The NCD IoT Interface provides users with a means of changing or upgrading the IoT communications technology as new technologies emerge.  The NCD IoT Interface is directly compatible with Particle Photon for WiFi communications, Electron for Cellular Communications, Bluz for Bluetooth.  Optionally, adapters may be installed to provide a direct interface to Arduino Nano, Micro, USB, PyCom WyPy, Onion Omega, Raspberry Pi, and much more.  The NCD IoT interface allows you to re-use your hardware so it never becomes obsolete!  Based on I2C communications, the NCD IoT Interface uses only 2 GPIO lines of your microcontroller, freeing the rest of your CPU for other tasks.

Unlimited I2C Expansion

Based on our plug-and-play I2C interface standard, all NCD IoT devices are equipped with a I2C expansion port, making it easy to expand to a wide variety of sensors, current monitors, relay controllers, PWM controllers, and much more!  We are always designing new expansions for our plug-and-play I2C framework.  We are dedicated to building a product line of interconnected devices to simplify all forms of automation.  Re-use or upgrade your hardware in seconds by selecting the modules that best fit your needs, and chaining them together using the included I2C expansion cables!

Solid State Relays

Solid state relays are ideal for agricultural switching applications, or remotely located switching.  SSRs are frequently chosen to control pumps, valves, solenoids, lights, and other high-reliability applications.  NCD solid-state relay controllers do not include solid-state relays, but you will have the option to choose the type of solid state relays you require when customizing your product. This controller is designed specifically to fit select Crydom solid-state relays, but may be compatible other solid-state relays made by other companies.

Features

• 8-Channel SPST Solid-State Relay Shield with IoT Interface
• Compatible with Electron, Photon, Bluz, or RedBear
• ESP8266 and USB IoT Interface Modules are Also Available
• Adaptable to Onion, PyCom, Raspberry Pi, Arduino
• Control Solid-State Relays using IoT Communication Modules
• MCP23008 I2C Controlled Solid-State SPST Relays
• Hosts up to 8 Solid-State Relays (Optional Accessory)
• World’s Most Expandable Controller with I2C Expansion Port
• Wireless Remote Operation with Key Fob Expansion Option
• Use the Arduino Wire Language to Control On-Board SSRs
• IFTTT Firmware Available for Internet Relay Control
• Example Libraries Available on GitHub