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Dry Contact Relay Hardware

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jlutsky
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Dry Contact Relay Hardware

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Does anyone have a recommendation for a simple. inexpensive dry contact relay that can be controlled with Event Ghost? Currently I'm using a Linear FS20Z-1 z-wave module to complete a 12v circuit that triggers some home theater equipment. Event Ghost triggers my Vera which triggers the z-wave module. I'd like to remove my Vera and z-wave from the picture all together and have Event Ghost control some kind of relay directly. Any recommendations would be much appreciated, thanks!
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krambriw
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Re: Dry Contact Relay Hardware

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In some of the cases below, you will need to provide the relay itself separetely

If you want wired, I have the following options to suggest
- 1-wire solution (I use a RPi, a 1-Wire usb adaptor and a small I/O module, in addition an external relay is needed)
http://eventghost.net/forum/viewtopic.p ... it=onewire

- Velleman I/O board
http://eventghost.net/forum/viewtopic.p ... t=velleman

- KMK_5I8O
http://eventghost.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=1965


Wireless RF 433 Mhz
- you would need a RFXtrx 433E and then the following AOKE relays
http://eventghost.net/forum/viewtopic.p ... oke#p31806
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jlutsky
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Re: Dry Contact Relay Hardware

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On the Velleman board, where would I connect my 12v circuit?
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jlutsky
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Re: Dry Contact Relay Hardware

Post by jlutsky »

What about this board? Possible to control with eventghost?

http://denkovi.com/usb-relay-board-four ... automation
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Re: Dry Contact Relay Hardware

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On the Velleman board, where would I connect my 12v circuit?
In addition to the Velleman board, you need an external 5V controllable relay that you connect to one of the outputs.

As for the other board, it looks very nice indeed, good price as well and relays already on board. Python sample code is available, so yes, that should be no problem to control from EG. You can start with some simple scripts and later actually create a complete plugin.

Best regards
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mickelin
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Re: Dry Contact Relay Hardware

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I use the Velleman board to control the blinds/curtains in my home theatre, using Somfy 24V tube motors via a relay. Works beautifully.
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millab
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Re: Dry Contact Relay Hardware

Post by millab »

jlutsky wrote:What about this board? Possible to control with eventghost?

http://denkovi.com/usb-relay-board-four ... automation
I am using a Denkovi 16-channel relay board with USB and it is brilliant!
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Re: Dry Contact Relay Hardware

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You can try one board of the series ICSE01XA.
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