Name: USB Digital Output Module / USB Relay Module - 4/8/16 Channels
SKU: LCTR-DO4-
Availability: InStock

LucidControl USB Digital Output Module and USB Relay Module. Control of 4/6/8/16 solid-state and mechanical relay channels.

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SKU: LCTR-DO4- Category: LucidControl IO Modules

Control of 4/6/8/16 digital output channels or relays

The USB Digital Output Module is a flexible control solution for digital lines. It allows the generation of high/low signals as well as to control power consumers.

USB Module options

Output Configuration

Function

Solid State Relay outputs

The optical and potential insulated outputs are realized by using solid state relays (SSR).

The USB Relay Module with SSR provides the best overall capabilities and high protection level for controlling power loads like pumps, fans or heating elements by statically switching or by periodically pulsing. Each digital output is rated with 30 V and 0.75 A and can switch loads up to 22.5 Watt.

The output channels are independent, they do not share common connections or common grounds.

The solid state relay modules are available in 4/8 channel versions (DO4-I and DO8-I)

SPDT Relay outputs

Using the USB Relay Module with mechanical SPDT (C-Type) relay switches allows to switch power consumers as well as to switch or toggle signals e.g. for measurements without distortion.

The USB Relay Module is available in 4 and 6 channel versions (DO4-S and DO6-S).

OPEN Collector outputs

The USB Digital Output Module with open collector output channels can be used in order to generate digital signals or to control power consumers. In contradiction to the SSR outputs they are not isolated and they have a common ground.

They are available with 4/8 output channels (DO4-O and DO8-O)

Since the outputs share common ground, a higher number of IOs is possible. The DO16-O Digital Output Module is a 16 channel version of the open collector output module.

The DO16-O provides also a 5V output voltage which can be used to create pull-up outputs.

Please find here more information about the characteristics of the different USB IO Module outputs.

Digital Output operation modes

For most flexibility each channel of the USB Relay Module can be configured on one of the following modes:

Mode

Function

Reflect Mode

Generates a digital output signal by setting the channels state directly.

This mode is supported by all modules.

Duty-Cylce Mode

Generates a Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) by configuring cycle time and duty cycle.
This mode can be used in order to control the power of loads by pulsing them periodically.

This mode is not supported by SPDT relay outputs.

On-Off Mode

Generates a time sequenced output signal. Using this mode the USB IO Module can be used to realize e.g. time switches.

This mode is supported by all modules.

Output processing

The USB IO Module provides functions which allow to access the outputs without direct interaction of the host computer. This allows a precise timing which would not be realizable if the host computer was involved.

Optical indication of digital output states

The state of each digital output is reflected by a LED

No Power Supply needed

All LucidControl are power supplied by USB and do not need additional power supply.

Easy installation of Hard and Software

LucidControl modules are easy to install and start working immediately after set up.
The IO Modules are compatible with Windows, Linux, Raspberry Pi and Beagle Bone.
LucidControl provides drivers for all major operating systems. Command line tools and APIs for Windows and Linux are available. The API is ready for .NET, Java and Python.

Factsheet of LucidControl data acquisition and control modules

LucidControl product series combines many advantages and change a computer into a data acquisition and control system.

Highlights	Modular IO data acquisition and control system
	Processing of various analog and digital signals
	No power supply needed
	Most simple installation
	Consistent and easy usage for the whole series
Applications	Remote data acquisition
	Process data monitoring
	Industrial process control
	Energy management
	Laboratory logging and monitoring
	Building automation, Smart home automation

Portability	Platform independent
	Works with Windows® and Linux
	Compatible with popular Raspberry Pi®
	API for Java®, dotNET and Python
Services	Web applications
	Internet remote access
	Smartphone access
Industrial Design	DIN-rail mountable
	Switchboard assembly
	Reliable Connectors

Documentation	DO4 / DO6 / DO8 - User Manual DO16-O - User Manual LucidControl - User Manual
3d model	LucidControl - 3D Model