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02 Aug 2017 14:46 #96917
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Hello
I'm not sure how to connect a relay to my 7i76 card.
It's a relay that will switch at 24V.
I already connected a 24V powersupply to my vfield. And that's working because my home switches are also connected to the vfield.
Maybe a stupid question or I'm not sure how it works. But how can I operate the vfield to go on/off? So the relay gets triggered.
The relay will operate the coolingpump
I'm not sure how to connect a relay to my 7i76 card.
It's a relay that will switch at 24V.
I already connected a 24V powersupply to my vfield. And that's working because my home switches are also connected to the vfield.
Maybe a stupid question or I'm not sure how it works. But how can I operate the vfield to go on/off? So the relay gets triggered.
The relay will operate the coolingpump
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02 Aug 2017 15:37 - 02 Aug 2017 15:38 #96919
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7I76OUT --> RELAY-COIL.1 --> RELAY-COIL.2 --> GND
If the relay draws more than about 60 mA you need a flyback diode across the relay coil:
RELAY-COIL.1 --> DIODE-CATHODE = band (7I76 side)
RELAY-COIL.2 --> DIODE-ANODE (Ground side)
If the relay draws more than about 60 mA you need a flyback diode across the relay coil:
RELAY-COIL.1 --> DIODE-CATHODE = band (7I76 side)
RELAY-COIL.2 --> DIODE-ANODE (Ground side)
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02 Aug 2017 16:33 #96923
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I mean which pin on the 7i76 needs to be connected to the relay? That provides 24v?
Relay draws 70mA.
Relay draws 70mA.
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02 Aug 2017 16:45 - 02 Aug 2017 16:47 #96924
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Outputs 0 through 7 are TB6 pins pin 17 through 24
Outputs 8 through 15 are TB5 pins 17 through 24
Outputs are sourcing, that is, they supply +24V to the relay when on
so the relay common must be at 24V GND
Outputs 8 through 15 are TB5 pins 17 through 24
Outputs are sourcing, that is, they supply +24V to the relay when on
so the relay common must be at 24V GND
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02 Aug 2017 19:29 #96930
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Thanks PCW, you've given me a couple more jobs to do!
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If the relay draws more than about 60 mA you need a flyback diode across the relay coil:
RELAY-COIL.1 --> DIODE-CATHODE = band (7I76 side)
RELAY-COIL.2 --> DIODE-ANODE (Ground side)
Thanks PCW, you've given me a couple more jobs to do!
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02 Aug 2017 19:30 #96931
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Ah ok!
So the voltage provided at vfield will also be used as voltage for the output?
What about the flyback diode? Can i buy these or do i need to make them? As complete electronic noob
So the voltage provided at vfield will also be used as voltage for the output?
What about the flyback diode? Can i buy these or do i need to make them? As complete electronic noob
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02 Aug 2017 19:56 #96936
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IN4001,IN4004,IN4007, take your pick. The difference is in the voltage they can handle
See for example www.jaycar.com.au/active-components/discrete/diodes/c/211D
As you can see, they are hugely expensive
Diodes only allow current to flow one way from the non banded end to the banded end. Voltage loss across a diode is 0.6 volts which is not significant with 24v signals.
See for example www.jaycar.com.au/active-components/discrete/diodes/c/211D
As you can see, they are hugely expensive

Diodes only allow current to flow one way from the non banded end to the banded end. Voltage loss across a diode is 0.6 volts which is not significant with 24v signals.
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03 Aug 2017 07:41 #96961
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Thanks for the information.
So I just need to order a diode and solder one in between the 7i76 and relais + and one between relais - and ground?
So I just need to order a diode and solder one in between the 7i76 and relais + and one between relais - and ground?
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03 Aug 2017 08:15 #96962
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Just bridge it across the relay terminals as PCW said is how I would do it.
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03 Aug 2017 08:28 #96963
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