The Relay-1
Allows you to power a single DC device, or trigger a relay for higher voltages and current. Also has two configurable and universal inputs!
$80.00 AUD, inc GST
$72.73 AUD, ex GST
Description
The Relay-1 is a wireless single-channel powered DC relay, with two inputs, for your You.InControl system.
The on-board powered relay allows you to directly power small DC electrical components and devices – up to 16v and 2A. It also allows you to energise external relays and devices that control bigger DC or AC electrical devices. It provides some significant electrical control for your system.
The Relay-1 also has two highly configurable inputs that you can use to connect up switches and state change devices to powerfully control your You.InControl system. You can use toggle switches, limit switches, button switches, reed switches, mercury switches, vibration switches and just about any type of sensor switch.
The inputs also allow Arduinos, Raspberry Pis, computers, security systems, other control and automation systems, and just about any other microcontroller with outputs, to control your system as well!
What’s more, each of the two channels can be configured for State (On/Off) or Multi-Click (six inputs – Short Press (S), SS, SSS, Long Press (L), SL, or SSL). And, each state or multi-click combination can trigger up to 99 actions.
Intro Video
What Can You Control?
The Relay-1 enables your You.InControl system to switch on DC electrical devices and components – up to 2A. The relay’s output voltage is the same as what’s used to power the device (between 5 and 16v).
- ✓ Powered directly. Directly, the relay can power and activate DC loads up to 2A, including:
- • LEDs
- • DC indicators and lamps
- • Door lock solenoids
- • Screamers
- • Irrigation solenoids
- • Higher capacity relays
- • DC fans
- • Small DC motors
- • Small DC actuators
- • And, a lot more…
- ✓ Via a bigger relay. Using the relay to control a bigger relay, you can power:
- • 240v lighting circuits (lights, spotlights, floodlights)
- • 240v power circuits (to power outlets and appliances)
- • 240v motors
- • 240v pumps (think pools, tanks, transfer pumps etc.)
- • Big DC motors (however, you can also use the You.InControl Motor Controller)
- • 12v, 24v or 240v outdoor lighting
- • Power to caravans, trailers or boats
- • Campsite lighting
- • Caravan lighting and power
- • Tiny house lighting and power
- • And, more…
Where Can You Use It?
Coming soon.
Features
The Relay-1 has two key features:
- ✓ Onboard power supply. Firstly, it has an onboard power supply and a switch provides DC power to a connected device or component. This provides up to 2A of current at the voltage powering the Relay-1 (5v – 16v). Each relay can be (using the system):
- • Turned On
- • Turned Off
- • Turned On for a period of Time (and automatically turn off)
- • Toggled On and Off
- ✓ Two configurable inputs. Secondly, it has two inputs that allow you to connect any switch to control a You.InControl system.
A few other features include the following:
- ✓ Easy to use. Pair and set up the device via the Controller and activate the inputs and relay as and when you require them.
- ✓ Powerful. The Relay-1 allows you to do so many things… it can turn lights on and off, switch electrical controls, control fans, pumps, irrigation, open garage doors or whatever you want. Once you understand the fundamentals, you’ll really be able to unleash the power.
- ✓ Wireless. The Relay-1, like the rest of the system, is wireless. The communications are based on a discrete 915 MHz Long Range radio and protocol that’s encrypted and secure.
- ✓ Low Power. Everything about the system and the Relay-1 has been optimised for low power consumption.
- ✓ Highly adaptable. The Relay-1 allows just about any switch, button, sensor or microcontroller to interact with your system.
- ✓ ‘State’ functionality. You can use simple state or On/Off switches to do things on your system. You can then set what actions you want to do when you turn the switch On and Off.
- ✓ ‘Multi-Click’ functionality. You can use momentary buttons (press On, stop pressing Off) buttons in Multi-Click mode. Here are the button combinations:
- • Short press (S)
- • Short-Short press (SS)
- • Short-Short-Short press (SSS)
- • Long press (L)
- • Short-Long press (SL)
- • and Short-Short-Long press (SSL)
- ✓ 3D Printed. The Relay-1, like many of our components, are 3D printed. This keeps initial costs down and brings manufacturing back into Australia! It also allows us to create custom printed enclosures if you require them.
- ✓ Identification LED and Sound. Can’t remember where the Relay-1 is or which one is which, simply turn on the locating LED strobe and alarm to find the right device straight away.
Specifications
| Relay outputs | 1 |
| Inputs | 2 (highly configurable) |
| Input power voltage | 5v to 16v (maximum) |
| Relay output voltage | Same as the input power voltage |
| Max relay output current | 2A |
| Dimensions | 49 mm (w) x 64 mm (h) x 19 mm (d) |
| Weight | 36 g |
| Security | 128 bit rolling encryption |
| Radio Frequency | 915 MHz |
| Colour | White and others if you want… |
| Use | Mainly indoors, however, outdoors if you house it in a waterproof container (it’s not designed to get wet yet) |
| Material | 3D Printed PETG co-polymer |
Manuals
Safety & Warnings
- This is a 3.3v device. Do not connect or use any voltage greater than 3.3v to the Inputs of this device. Doing so may damage the device and is not covered by warranty. Grounding to zero is the usual method to trigger the inputs.
- Max current is 2A. Do not connect up any equipment that uses more than 2A. Doing so will likely pop the N-Mosfet electronic switch. If you need to control more, wire the Relay-1 up to activate other suitably sized relays.
- Neopixels. The Relay-1 does not successfully switch the power on and off to the likes of Adafruit Neopixels. The Neopix input signal interferes with the Mosfet and the Mosfet does not fully open or cut off the current. You have to get a bit more fancy to Switch Neopixels.
Approvals & Certifications
Coming soon.