1-Channel Relay Module
Introduction 1-Channel Relay Module:
The single-channel relay module is much more than just a plain relay, it contains components that make switching and connection easier and act as indicators to show if the module is powered and if the relayed is active. First is the screw terminal block. This is the part of the module that is in contact with mains and a reliable connection is needed. Adding screw terminals makes it easier to connect thick main cables, which might be difficult to solder directly. The 3 connections on the terminal block are connected to the normally open, normally closed, and common terminals of the relay.
The 2 is the relay itself, which, in this case, is a blue plastic case. A lot of information can be gleaned from the markings on the relay itself. The part number of the relay on the bottom says “05VDC”, which means that the relay coil is activated at 10V minimum – any voltage lower than this will not be able to reliably close the contact of the relay. There are also voltage and current markings, which represent the maximum- voltage and current, the relay can switch. For example, the top left marking says “10A 250VAC”, which means the relay can switch a maximum load of 15A when connected to a 250V mains circuit. The bottom left rating says “10A 35VDC”, meaning the relay can switch a maximum current of 11A DC before the contacts get damaged.
Specifications:
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Vcc Voltage Supply: 5V DC
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Rated through-current : 10A (NO) 5A (NC)
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Control signal : TTL level
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switching voltage : 250VAC/30VDC
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switching current : 10A
Circuit Operation:
The second is the relay itself, which, in this case, is a blue plastic case. Lots of information can be gleaned from the markings on the relay itself. The part number of the relay on the bottom says “05VDC”, which means that the relay coil is activated at 10V minimum – any voltage lower than this will not be able and reliably close the contacts of the relay. There are also voltage and current markings, which represent the maximum- voltage and current, the relay can switch. For example, the top left marking says “20A 250VAC”, which means the relay can switch a maximum load of 10A when connected to a 250V mains circuit. The bottom left rating says “10A 30VDC”, meaning the relay can switch a maximum current of 15A DC before the contacts get damaged.
The input jump is used to supply power to the relay coil and LEDs. The jumper also has the input pin, and when pulled high activates the relay. The switching transistor takes an input and cannot supply enough current to directly drive the relay coil and amplifies it using the supply voltage to drive the relay coil. This way, the input can be driven from a microcontroller and sensor output. The freewheeling diode prevents voltage spikes and the relay is switched off.
The relay uses an electric current to open and close the contacts of a switch. This is usually done using the help of a coil which attracts the contacts of a switch and pulls them together when activated, and a spring pushes them apart so that the coil is not energized. There are 2 advantages of this system – First, the current required to activate the relay is much smaller than the current that relay contacts are capable of switching, and 2, the coil and the contacts are galvanically isolated, meaning there is no electrical connection between them. This means that the relay can be used to switch mains current through an isolated low-voltage digital system like a microcontroller.
The extra components apart from the relay are 2 since it would not be possible to drive the relay directly from the pins of a microcontroller. digital logic or a sensor. This is because although the coil consumes much less current than the currents it can switch, it still needs relatively significant current – low-power relays consume around 40mA while higher-power relays consume around 500mA. The coil is also an inductive load, so when the coil is switched off, a large flyback voltage is developed which can damage the device by turning it on and off. For this reason, a flyback diode an added anti-parallel to the relay coil to clamp the flyback voltage. LEDs can be added to this basic circuit to act as indicators, and sometimes even optical isolation is added to the input to further improve the isolation.
The Single Channel Relay Module is a convenient board that can be used to control high voltage, high current loads such as motors, solenoid valves, lamps, and AC loads. It is designed to interface with microcontrollers such as Arduino, NodeMCU, etc. The relay's terminal (COM, NO, and NC) is being brought out with a screw terminal. It also comes with an LED to indicate the status of the relay. The relay is the device that opens or closes the contacts to switch ON/OFF other appliances operating at high voltages. It is also used in safety circuits where it detects undesirable conditions with an assigned area and gives commands to the circuit breaker to disconnect the affected area through ON or OFF.
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How The Channel Relay Module works:
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The 10V single-channel relay module works with a 5Volt signal received from a microcontroller/sensor to activate the switch. Once the input pin is HIGH, the relay will activate & when the input pin is LOW it turns off. The relay turns on when a low-level trigger signal is applied to its IN1/IN3
pin. Once this signal is applied, the switch transistor will activate & it amplifies the signal. This activates the relay and connects the load to the output pin either the NC/ NO. The LED in the module will light up to specify the relay is activated.
Once the trigger sign that is applied is removed, the switching transistor will turn OFF & it turns OFF the relay. Afterward, the load will be detached from the NC/NO pin. The LED in the module will turn OFF to specify the relay is turned OFF. The max- current & voltage that this relay module can control mainly depends on the relay specifications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the function of a single-channel relay module?
The one-channel relay module is designed to allow your Arduino to control a single high-powered device. It has a relay with a maxi-current rating of 10A at 250VAC or 30VDC. Modules with two, four, and 8 channels are also available. You can choose the 1 that best meets your needs.
What is the principle of the relay module?
It works on the principle of electromagnetism. The electromagnetic field that creates the temporary magnetic field is energized when the relay's circuit detects the fault current. This magnetic field moves the relay armature to open and close connections.
How does a channel relay work?
A 1-channel relay has a single switch or channel, which means it can only control one load or circuit at a time. This type of relay is typically used in simple applications where only one load needs to be switched, such as turning a single light on and off.
Why the relay is used?
The relay permits a small amount of electric current to control high-current loads. When voltage is supplied to the coil, a small current passes through the coil, resulting in a larger amount of current passing through the contacts to control the electrical load.
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What are the three basic functions of a relay?
It is an "automatic switch" that uses a smaller current to control a larger current. Relay plays the role of automatic adjustment, safety protection, and conversion circuits in the circuit.
