RS-232 2-Channel Solid State Relay Controller with Serial Interface

Solid State: A Practical Alternative to Mechanical Relays!

Mechanical Relays have a good home in low-cost control applications.  But for some users, only solid state switching will do.  Solid State Relays are ideal for users who require long term reliability, silent operation, or high induction tolerance.  Many inductive control applications require a solid state relay.  Inductive loads such as Motors, Valves, Pumps, Solenoids, and Large Transformers (including Fluorescent Lighting) benefit from the use of solid state relays because they reduce the chances of the inductive load interfering with the logic of the relay controller.

Dual Relay with Quick Connect Terminal Blocks

Control One or Both Relays with Two-Way Communication
On-Board Easy RS232 Connection
Highly Reliable Relay Board For Demanding Applications

RS-232 Serial Relay Controller

This simple RS-232 Relay board was designed to offer basic relay control functions using the RS-232 port of your computer.  Supports Relay On and Off commands and reading the status of relays.  Provide +12 Volts DC to the board, and send ASCII character codes to control the relays.  Even a no-frills design deserves a high-quality driver stage, and that’s exactly what we put on our Serial Relay Controllers.  Fast-reacting flyback diodes help shunt dangerous voltages away from the driver circuit.

Features include no-click startup, LED status lights, and E3C compliance.  Relays can be controlled at 9600 baud and the board is compatible with ANY computer or microcontroller capable of delivering RS-232 data.

Connect this board to the USB port of your computer using a USB to Serial adapter.  The USB to Serial Adapter is to be used with the Quick Start Kit and is available at checkout.

NCD Component Library

Fully functioning programs for R25, R210, R220 and R230 are included with the NCD Component Library. With the NCD Component Library we’ve “started” the programming for you. We say started because these are fully functioning samples but we’ve also included the source code so you can customize them to your exact needs.  The NCD Component Library is a plug-in for the Visual Studio 2005/2008 that greatly simplifies the communications to the NCD product line.  The samples can be run in Visual Studio and fully customizable to your needs.  Two different dual channel samples are available to turn on and off the relays, read the status of the relays and retrieve startup default state of relays.  To view screen shots of each sample visit our NCD Component Library Page.  Start by downloading the FREE NCD Component Library and you will be communicating with any NCD device faster that ever!

The above sample demonstrates control and status read of 2 Relays.  Compatible with all R2x RS-232 Series Relay Controllers.

The above screen shot shows one of two fully functioning dual channel samples that are available with the NCD Component Library.  View all the examples on our NCD Component Library Page.

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

• 9600 Baud Operation
• Relay Status LEDs
• Quick Connect Terminal Blocks
• TTL RS-232 Inputs
• +12 Volt Operation, 2-Wire RS-232
• Isolated Solid State Relays
• No-Click Power-up
• 2-Way Communication Capable