| 1017_1 - PhidgetInterfaceKit 0/0/8 |
Product Features
- Allows the digital control of 8 Double-Pole Double-Throw (DPDT) relay outputs
- Used to switch small signals
- Rated at 250VAC, or 2 Amps, for a maximum of 60 Watts
- Connects directly to a computer’s USB port
Product Description
The PhidgetInterfaceKit 0/0/8 provides Small Signal Relays with 8 Relay Outputs, rated at 250VAC, or 2 Amps, for a maximum of 60 Watts. It is typically used for switching small signals, as opposed to high current applications.
Product Specifications
Physical Properties
| Switch Type | DPDT |
| Recommended Wire Size | 12 - 24 AWG |
| Switching Speed Max | 20 cpm |
| Operating Temperature Min | 0 °C |
| Operating Temperature Max | 70 °C |
Electrical Properties
| Dielectric Strength | 1.5 kV AC |
| Contact Resistance Max | 50 mΩ |
| Load Voltage Max (DC) | 200 V DC |
| Load Voltage Max (AC) | 250 V AC |
| Load Current Min | 10 μA |
| Load Current Max (DC) | 2 A |
| Load Current Max (AC) | 2 A |
| Turn-on Time Max | 18 ms |
| Turn-off Time Max | 18 ms |
| Switching Power Max (Real) | 60 W |
| Switching Power Max (Apparent) | 125 VA |
Board
| Current Consumption Min | 14 mA |
| Current Consumption Max | 300 mA |
| USB Speed | Low Speed |
Please Note: These relays cannot be switched at maximum current and maximum voltage at the same time. Ensure that the total power of the load does not exceed the switching power of the relay. For example, you can switch these relays at 200V DC and 0.3 A (60W), or 30V DC and 2A (60W), but not 200V DC and 2A (400W).
Enclosure
You can protect your board by purchasing the 3803 - Acrylic Enclosure for the 1017_1.
Warning
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When a relay is in one switch position for a period of time, oxidation of the open contact(s) can occur. Depending upon the internal coating material of the contacts, oxide films of varying density will be displaced upon the surface of open contacts; this film acts as an insulator to current flow. When the relay is switched, a certain amount of current flowing through the contacts, known as the wetting current, is required to remove the film of oxides and ensure proper conduction. The wetting current required to operate this relay is low enough for use in signal switching applications. |
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Comes packaged with
- A 3018 - Mini-USB Cable 180cm
- A Hardware mounting kit (4 nuts and bolts, 4 plastic spacers)
Resources
Previous Versions of the 1017
Code Samples For This Product
