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<metadesc>Add four PWM-enabled solid state relay outputs to your VINT hub with the 4x Isolated Solid State Relay Phidget.</metadesc>
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==Part 1: Setup==
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* [{{SERVER}}/products.php?product_id=REL1100 REL1100 - 4x Isolated Solid State Relay Phidget]
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* USB cable and computer
* something to use with the REL1100 (e.g. a series circuit)


Next, you will need to connect the pieces:
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# Connect the REL1100 to the VINT Hub using the Phidget cable.
# Connect the VINT Hub to your computer with a USB cable.
# Connect the series circuit to one of the relay terminals.

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== Part 2: Using Your Phidget ==

===About===
The REL1100 has four PWM-enabled solid-state relays. Control up to 4 devices that require up to 30V and 8A. You interact with the REL1100 through the Digital Output Channel Class to turn on and off power to your circuit or device. Using the Duty Cycle feature you can limit the power being supplied to a specific level. This allows you to control devices as a dimmer would.

===Explore Your Phidget Channels Using The Control Panel===

You can use your Control Panel to explore your Phidget's channels.

'''1.''' Open your Control Panel, and you will find the following channels:

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'''2.''' Double click on a channel to open an example program. Each channel belongs to the '''DigitalOutput''' channel class:

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In your Control Panel, double click on "Digital Output Isolated":

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== Part 4: Advanced Topics and Troubleshooting ==
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{{UGC-Entry|Using the REL1100 for Basic Switching||
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To switch a load with the REL1100, connect the load and power supply to any pair of output and ground terminals, as pictured. The load could be a larger relay, a solenoid, LEDs, light bulbs, motors, or some other circuit. Check the specification table on the product page for the REL1100 to ensure that the voltage or current required by your load does not exceed the maximum.
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{{UGC-Entry|Using the REL1100 Switching Multiple Circuits||
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Multiple circuits with multiple supplies may be controlled by the REL1100 at the same time. Just be aware the grounds of all switched circuits will be shared, as all ground terminals on the REL1100 are connected internally.
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{{UGC-Entry|High Power Applications ( > 50W )||
The Isolated Solid State Relay Phidget is capable of switching loads of up to 240W. However, for power higher than 50W, you will need some form of cooling to keep the heat of the transistors down at normal levels. The REL1100's strengths lie in its multiple, high switching speed outputs. For high power projects, a [https://www.phidgets.com/docs/Solid_State_Relay_Primer hockey puck type SSR] may be a better choice.
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