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[ts-7000] Re: Using DIO to switch relays

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Subject: [ts-7000] Re: Using DIO to switch relays
From: "Yan Seiner" <>
Date: Thu, 15 Sep 2005 12:07:21 -0000
--- In  Mike Dodd <> wrote:  
  
> But IMO you should read-up on interfacing logic-level electronics  
to   
> high-voltage, high-current electrical devices BEFORE you dive in.  
It is   
> VERY EASY to destroy a logic board - not to mention injure  
yourself - if   
> you don't know what you're doing. If you prefer not to become a  
"hardware   
> guy" at least learn about solid-state relays that have logic-level   
> interfaces. Search the Web, or check Digi-Key or Mouser electronic   
> suppliers to see if there's an off-the-shelf module that will  
directly -   
> and safely - connect to your 72xx board. It will be worth your  
time.  
  
Mike, Dan - thanks.  
  
We use a bank of opto-isolators with our current controller; the  
problem is that each relay draws a minimum of 18 ma @ 5V, up to  
about 50 ma, depending on the particulars.  THat's why I was looking 
at a way to amplify what is available with the TS-7000. Sorry for 
not being clear. 
  
If anyone has a source for opto-isolators that work with the 3.3V  
DIO on the TS-7000 I would appreciate it. 
 
Thanks, 
 
--Yan 





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