Eight Channel USB Relay Controller

Available from Priced at £32 + P&P

8 Channel USB Relay Controller User Manual

Description
Control up to 8 devices via USB port using VCP (Virtual COM port). There are 8
relays each capable of switching 12VDC/15A or 240VAC/10A. Each relay has
an LED to indicate when it is operated.
For 12V/24V DC 15A or 120V/220V AC at 10A max.

The set includes
One USB control board
One assembled and tested relay's board
One 10 PIN flat cable (approximately length 30cm)

Specifications
Relays has Normally Open (NO) and Normally Closed (NC) Contacts rated for
voltages:12VDC/15A, 24VDC/15A, 125VAC/15A and 250VAC/10A

Relay's Datasheet
(relays used : RAS-1215 - 1C)
http://www.sigma-shop.com/information/Relay/RAS.pdf

Drivers are available to work with the following operating systems :
Windows Vista x64, Windows XP x64, Windows Server 2003 x64, Windows
Vista, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000, Windows ME,
Windows 98, Linux, Mac OS X, Mac OS 9, Mac OS 8, Windows CE.NET (Version
4.2 and greater)

Dimensions
Relay board : 120mm / 80mm / 20mm
USB board : 35 mm / 60 mm

Communication Parameters
8 Data, 1 Stop, No Parity
Baud rate : 9600

FIRST channel commands
"FF 01 00" - OFF command
"FF 01 01" - ON command

EIGHT channel commands
"FF 08 00" - OFF command
"FF 08 01" - ON command

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