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Phidgets
The REL1100 is a PWM-enabled solid state relay. The relay is great for controlling LED strips, DC motors, power relays, fans, and other small circuits. This Phidget connects to your computer through a VINT Hub.
Features:
Technical Details:
Product Specifications
| Board Properties | |
|---|---|
| Controlled By | VINT |
| Electrical Properties | |
| Current Consumption Min | 3.5 mA |
| Current Consumption Max | 4 mA |
| Load Voltage Max (DC) | 30 V DC |
| Load Current Max (DC) | 8 A |
| Switching Power Max (Real) | * 240 W |
| Relay Properties | |
| Number of Relays | 4 |
| Contact Resistance Max | 35 mΩ |
| Turn-off Time Max | 100 ns |
| Switch Type | SPST Normally Open MOSFET |
| Turn-on Time Max | 100 ns |
| PWM Resolution | 0.1 % |
| PWM Frequency Max | ** 20 kHz |
| PWM Frequency Min | ** 100 Hz |
| Physical Properties | |
| Recommended Wire Size | 16 - 26 AWG |
| Operating Temperature Min | -40 °C |
| Operating Temperature Max | 85 °C |
| Customs Information | |
| Canadian HS Export Code | 8536.41.00 |
| American HTS Import Code | 8536.41.00.50 |
| Country of Origin | CN (China) |
* Note: At switching powers powers higher than 50W, external cooling may be required. For high power applications, a hockey-puck style SSR may be more appropriate. See the "Other Relays" tab for more details.
** - PWM frequency can only be adjusted on firmware version 120 or newer. You can upgrade firmware by double-clicking on a device in the Phidget Control panel after updating to the latest version of our drivers.
| Date | Board Revision | Device Version | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2017 | 0 | 100 | Product Release |
| May 2019 | 0 | 110 | Added failsafe timer functionality |
| February 2020 | 0 | 120 | Added ability to set PWM frequency; see API for details |