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Remote Device Control |
The relay module is a
separate hardware device used for remote device switching. With it you can
remotely control devices over a network or the Internet. Devices can be
remotely powered on or off with commands coming from ClockWatch Enterprise
delivered over a local or wide area network. You can control computers,
peripherals or other powered devices from across the office or across the
world.
The Relay
module can be used to sense external On/Off conditions and to control a
variety of external devices. The PC interface connection is made through the
serial port.
The Relay
module houses two SPDT relays and one wide voltage range, optically isolated
input. These are brought out to screw-type terminal blocks for easy
field wiring. Individual LED’s on the front panel monitor the input and two
relay lines. The module is powered with an AC adapter.
| Using the Relay
Module with Enterprise |
| The relay setup screen
in Enterprise allows you to open or close the two switches on the relay
module. The switches can be either latched or set for a timed
period and reset. The Data In option lets you check if the voltage
input is 'on' (5-30 V) or 'off' (less than 5 V) on the module's
input terminals. |
Once the relay
options are set you can choose when (or how often) you want the
relay module to be triggered.
When the relay
action is active Enterprise communicates with the relay module via
the
Enterprise Service module
running on the client. The Service module sends the command to the
relay module and returns the outcome to the Enterprise console. |
Setting up the Relay Action in Enterprise
This example turns on switch 1 for 30 seconds.
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console then records the action of the relay module by listing
the date, action, client and relay options. |
Report of relay action in Enterprise's Action Log |
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Specifications
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AC/DC Input: 5-30 V@1-30 mA
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Relay Output: SPDT 24 VDC/115 VAC@10 A max (8 A continuous)
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Computer Interface: RS-232, (COM1-COM15)
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Operating Temp: 32 to 158°F (0 to 70°C)
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Module Dimensions: 4.6 x 2.4 x 1.3 in (11.7 x 6.2 x 3.3 cm)
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