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Part 4: Advanced Topics and Troubleshooting

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	The white schematic on the left shows a simplified version of the REL2103's circuitry: An optocoupler that activates two MOSFETs. The black schematic on the right shows how you would hook up a DC circuit to take advantage of the increased maximum current.}}		The white schematic on the left shows a simplified version of the REL2103's circuitry: An optocoupler that activates two MOSFETs. The black schematic on the right shows how you would hook up a DC circuit to take advantage of the increased maximum current.}}
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			Unlike most VINT devices that communicate to the VINT Hub by sending packets on the data line, the REL2103 is simply controlled with the port in digital output mode. This means that you can control it with other digital output devices. For example, you can control it with a Phidget 1018 like this:

			[[Image:REL2XXX_1018.png\|link=\|500px]]

			Here's a simplified diagram to clarify how the input side of REL2103 works:

			[[Image:REL2103_circuit.png\|link=\|650px]]

			The red wire requires 5V to power the opto-isolator diode, and the white wire requires at least 3.3V to switch the MOSFET.
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	A solid-state relay is an electrically-controlled switch. For more information about how SSRs work and how to use them, visit the [[Solid State Relay ~~Primer~~]].}}		A solid-state relay is an electrically-controlled switch. For more information about how SSRs work and how to use them, visit the [[Solid State Relay Guide]].}}
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Explore your Phidget Channels Using the Control Panel

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	===Explore your Phidget Channels Using the Control Panel===		===Explore your Phidget Channels Using the Control Panel===
	Double click on the Digital Output channel class under the port your REL2103 is connected to.		Double click on the Digital Output channel class under the port your REL2103 is connected to.
	[[Image:REL2103_0_Panel_Example.jpg~~\|800px~~\|link=]]		[[Image:REL2103_0_Panel_Example.jpg\|link=]]

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 ==Part 1: Setup==
-{{UGIntro|REL2103}}
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 ==Part 2: Using Your Phidget==

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	===About===		===About===
	The REL2103 is a solid-state relay capable of switching up to 10 amps or controlling power up to 30V. You interact with the REL2103 through the Digital Output Channel Class to turn on or off the power to a circuit.		The REL2103 is a solid-state relay capable of switching up to 10 amps or controlling power up to 30V. You interact with the REL2103 through the Digital Output Channel Class to turn on or off the power to a circuit.

			[[Image:REL2103_About.jpg\|link=\|center]]

	===Explore your Phidget Channels Using the Control Panel===		===Explore your Phidget Channels Using the Control Panel===

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About

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	==Part 2: Using Your Phidget==		==Part 2: Using Your Phidget==
	===About===		===About===
	The ~~REL2002~~ is a solid-state relay capable of switching up to 10 amps or controlling power up to 30V. You interact with the ~~REL2002~~ through the Digital Output Channel Class to turn on or off the power to a circuit.		The REL2103 is a solid-state relay capable of switching up to 10 amps or controlling power up to 30V. You interact with the REL2103 through the Digital Output Channel Class to turn on or off the power to a circuit.

	===Explore your Phidget Channels Using the Control Panel===		===Explore your Phidget Channels Using the Control Panel===

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	<metadesc>Use a VINT port with the Solid State Relay Phidget to switch power to a circuit running at up to 30 volts and 10 amps, AC or DC.</metadesc>		<metadesc>Use a VINT port with the Solid State Relay Phidget to switch power to a circuit running at up to 30 volts and 10 amps, AC or DC.</metadesc>
	[[Category:UserGuide]]		[[Category:UserGuide]]
	==~~Getting Started~~==		==Part 1: Setup==
	{{UGIntro\|REL2103}}		{{UGIntro\|REL2103}}
	* [{{SERVER}}/products.php?product_id=REL2103 REL2103 - Solid State Relay Phidget]		* [{{SERVER}}/products.php?product_id=REL2103 REL2103 - Solid State Relay Phidget]
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	~~==Using the REL2103==~~
	{{UGcontrolpanel\|REL2103}}		{{UGcontrolpanel\|REL2103}}

	~~{{ugDigitalOutput\|REL2103\|}}~~		==Part 2: Using Your Phidget==
			===About===
			The REL2002 is a solid-state relay capable of switching up to 10 amps or controlling power up to 30V. You interact with the REL2002 through the Digital Output Channel Class to turn on or off the power to a circuit.

	==~~Technical Details~~==		===Explore your Phidget Channels Using the Control Panel===
	~~===General~~===		Double click on the Digital Output channel class under the port your REL2103 is connected to.
	~~A solid state relay~~ is ~~an electrically-controlled switch~~. ~~For more information about how SSRs work and how to use them, check the~~ [[~~Solid State Relay Primer~~]].		[[Image:REL2103_0_Panel_Example.jpg\|800px\|link=]]

	~~===Using the SRC Terminals===~~		{{UG-Part3}}

	The two middle pins on the REL2103, labelled "SRC" give you access to the source of the MOSFETs used to switch your circuit. The main advantage of this is that if you're switching a DC load, you can double the maximum current of this Phidget (from 10A to 20A).

			==Part 4: Advanced Topics and Troubleshooting==

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			A solid-state relay is an electrically-controlled switch. For more information about how SSRs work and how to use them, visit the [[Solid State Relay Primer]].}}
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			The two middle pins on the REL2103, labeled "SRC" give you access to the source of the MOSFETs used to switch your circuit.
			If you are switching a DC load, the setup will be advantageous as you can double the maximum current handled by this Phidget (10A to 20A).

	[[Image:REL2103-src.jpg\|link=\|600px]]		[[Image:REL2103-src.jpg\|link=\|600px]]

			The white schematic on the left shows a simplified version of the REL2103's circuitry: An optocoupler that activates two MOSFETs. The black schematic on the right shows how you would hook up a DC circuit to take advantage of the increased maximum current.}}
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[[Category:UserGuide]]
==Getting Started==
{{UGIntro|REL2103}}
* [{{SERVER}}/products.php?product_id=REL2103 REL2103 - Solid State Relay Phidget]
* {{VINTHub}}
* {{CT|PhidgetCable|Phidget cable}}
* USB cable and computer
* something to use with the REL2103 (e.g. a series circuit)

Next, you will need to connect the pieces:
[[Image:REL2103_Functional.jpeg|500px|right|link=]]
# Connect the REL2103 to the VINT Hub using the Phidget cable.
# Connect the VINT Hub to your computer with a USB cable.
# Connect the circuit to the the two outer terminals (The inner "SRC" terminals are not necessary unless you're switching more than 10A DC. See the [[#Technical Details|technical section]] for details).

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{{UGIntroDone|REL2103}}

==Using the REL2103==
{{UGcontrolpanel|REL2103}}

{{ugDigitalOutput|REL2103|}}

==Technical Details==
===General===
A solid state relay is an electrically-controlled switch. For more information about how SSRs work and how to use them, check the [[Solid State Relay Primer]].

===Using the SRC Terminals===

The two middle pins on the REL2103, labelled "SRC" give you access to the source of the MOSFETs used to switch your circuit. The main advantage of this is that if you're switching a DC load, you can double the maximum current of this Phidget (from 10A to 20A).

[[Image:REL2103-src.jpg|link=|600px]]

The white schematic on the left shows a simplified version of the REL2103's circuitry: An optocoupler that activates two MOSFETs. The black schematic on the right shows how you would hook up a DC circuit to take advantage of the increased maximum current.

{{UGnext|}}