USB Relay Controller Module explained

LucidControl consist of a range of different input and output devices for digital and analog control and data acquisition that are useful in numerous projects. This equipment is lowest priced and also ready for movable solutions as a result of being Universal Serial Bus powered and there are no extra power supplies necessary. An ordinary hookup to the Universal Serial Bus interface is sufficient in order to make the equipment running.

Students can make their initial development experiences with the USB Digital Output Module and benefit from a steep learning curve. LucidControl is the perfect solution for both, novices as well as pros since they include complete utilities and also libraries for most relevant programming environments which makes their use completely hassle-free.

The flexible and also DIN-rail attachable enclosure makes the USB Relay Modules best prepared for the automation field because it enables their most easy addition into switch boxes. Additionally, the IO devices are equipped with high reliable and also plug-able terminal connections which is beneficial for solutions in general.

Services for e.g. measuring temperatures as they are very common in the do-it-yourself sector can be realized clean and straight forward by integrating the devices into distribution boxes.

Most OS like Windows as well as Linux are supported by LucidControl USB IO Modules immediately without driver setup. Beside of ordinary PC LucidControl USB Relay Modules work also together with mini-sized computers like the Raspberry Pi what makes the input and output equipment very useful. Using Linux OS these micro-sized computers are very best suited to realize Internet programms and make all input and output services available through the world wide web.

USB Relay Modules in detail

The USB Digital Acquisition Module together with the USB Digital Output Module stand for the two types of the LucidControl product range and control the IO of digital lines. The USB Relay Module are prepared to generate four logical output channels.

The USB Relay Module are made to generate numerous output signals as well as to control electrical loads for example pumps, valves and heaters.

In order to offer highest versatility, the outputs are carried out in three different types.

Offered choices are Solid State Relays, mechanical relay switches as well as open collector outputs that can be picked dependent on the technical demands.

Solid State Relays utilize semiconductor relays and provide the very best over-all capabilities by switching potential isulated electrical power consumers avoiding the drawbacks of mechanical contacts.

These outputs are very best suited to control power loads like pumps.

On the other hand, when it comes to measurement channels like voltages that must be selected, mechanical SPDT relays are most appropriate by enabling to control these signals without deformation.

Finally, open collector output channels are able to high speed signal changes as they are useful for cycled lines that can be found in services like controlling lights.

Solutions such as timer switches controlling the power of electrical consumers like valves can be developed easily due to the timing capabilities which are integrated in the USB Relay Module and enables the generation of pulse-width-modulated signals.

In order to make them as functional as realisable and to handle the majority of potential uses, it is our companies aim to handle a wide range of IO Module with this USB IO Modules. Additional insights regarding the LucidControl USB IO modules are available on our site.