Grove – 8-Channel Solid State Relay Seeed

DESCRIPTION

Instead of using a coil, these packaged solid-state relays(SSR) use power semiconductor devices such as thyristors and transistors, which provide a much faster-switching speed than mechanical relays. The Grove – 8-Channel Solid State Relay is based on the high-quality G3MC202P module, which allows you to use a 5VDC to control MAX. 240VAC. This module has two channels, you can control them separately. With the help of the Grove interface, it becomes very convenient to use the SSR with your Arduino or other devices.

This board uses an onboard STM32F030F4P6 to control the channels separately. The command from Arduino or other boards is transmitted via the I2C interface, the on-board STM32F030F4P6 will parse the command so that you can control the switch you want.

Please Note: 

• Please be careful when working with high voltage AC load, please do not operate with power on.
• This relay only works with AC load, if you use DC load, once the relay is turned on, it will always stay on.
• Due to the leakage current, we do not recommend you to use this relay with low power appliance.

FEATURES

• Low power consumption
• Zero cross
• Long lasting
• Optional I2C address
• Four channel independent control

Advantages over mechanical relays:

• Solid-state relays have much faster switching speeds when compared with electromechanical relays and have no physical contacts to wear out.
• Totally silent operation.
• No physical contacts mean no sparking, allowing it to be used in explosive environments, where it is critical that no spark is generated during switching.
• Increased lifetime, even if it is activated many times, as there are no moving parts to wear and no contacts to pit or build up carbon.
• Compact, thin-profile SSR of monoblock construction with an all-in-one lead frame incorporates a PCB, terminals and heat sink, which is much smaller than mechanical relays and can integrate more channels.

Disadvantages:

• When closed, higher resistance (generating heat), and increased electrical noise.
• When open, lower resistance, and reverse leakage current.
• Only works for AC load.

Typical Applications

• Operations that require low-latency switching, e.g. stage light control.
• Devices that require high stability, e.g. medical devices and traffic signals.
• Situations that require explosion-proof, anti-corrosion, moisture-proof, e.g. coal, and chemical industries.

Technical Details:

• Operating Voltage: 4-6V
• Load Voltage Range: 75-264 VAC, 50/60 Hz
• Rated Load Voltage: 100-240 VAC, 50/50 Hz
• Load Current: 0.1-2 A
• Leakage Current: 1.5mA max @ 200 VAC
• Rated Load Voltage: 1000M Ohm min @ 500 VDC

RESOURCES

•  Seeed Product Wiki