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Channel Relay Module Notes

A channel module allows microcontrollers like Arduino to safely control high-voltage devices through isolation. It contains relays that separate control circuits from power loads. Common module types include single channel, dual channel, and quad channel configurations to control 1, 2, or 4 devices, respectively. The module features input, ground, and power pins to operate relays with normally open, common, and normally closed terminals for load connections. It provides advantages like remote control and switching of both AC and DC loads but has disadvantages like contact wear over time and switching speed.

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Channel Relay Module Notes

A channel module allows microcontrollers like Arduino to safely control high-voltage devices through isolation. It contains relays that separate control circuits from power loads. Common module types include single channel, dual channel, and quad channel configurations to control 1, 2, or 4 devices, respectively. The module features input, ground, and power pins to operate relays with normally open, common, and normally closed terminals for load connections. It provides advantages like remote control and switching of both AC and DC loads but has disadvantages like contact wear over time and switching speed.

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Channel Relay Module / Channel Module

What is a Channel Module?


 a convenient board which can be used to control high voltage,
high current load such as motor, solenoid valves, lamps and AC
load. It is designed to interface with microcontroller such as
Arduino, NodeMCU. This module helps to switch electrical
devices or systems on and off and also serves to isolate control
circuits, it separates the DC ( Direct Current ) and AC
(Alternating Current). Ensuring that the low-power devices such
as microcontrollers specifically our arduino. can safely control
higher voltages and currents.

Types of Channel Module:


 1 Channel Module - a single relay that’s been mounted on the
module or control circuit board. These modules are typically
used to control one thing, such as a light. And this types is the
simplest and affordable.
 2 Channel Module - a package containing two relays and their
driver circuits. When using a relay module, 2 channel
configurations make it possible to control two circuits with a
single signal. These can be two lights or any other load.
 4 Channel Module - a package containing 4 relays and When
used in an application, each relay can be controlled
independently, making the module a good choice when four
systems that needs to be controlled.
 8 Channel Module - this module is one of the largest options
when it comes to multi-channel modules. These modules are
often used in applications where a lot
of things need to be controlled at
once.

Parts of a channel module.

Pin Out
No - terminal is normally open, unless you activate the relay that
connects it to the COM terminal.
COM - Common terminal connects to the device you intend to
control.
NC - Normally closed terminal is connected to the COM terminal
by default unless you activate the relay which breaks the connection.
IN - This pin is also called the control pin / Input Pin because it is
used to control the output of the relay.
GND - this is the common ground.
VCC - Voltage Common Collector pin provides power to the
module.

Parts of the Module :


Power LED - The power LED on a device, such as a switch or
router, indicates the system’s power status.
Status LED - The status LED provides information about the
overall health and functioning of the device.

Output Terminal Block - The high voltage terminals (NC,


COM, and NO) of the relay are broken out to a screw terminal. The
device you want to control can be connected across them.

Control Pin - The control pin in a relay module plays a crucial


role in allowing your microcontroller (such as an Arduino) to
manage high-voltage devices or activating or deactivating the relay.

The Input Pin is active low, which means that a logic LOW
activates the relay and a logic HIGH deactivates it.

Advantages and Disadvantages


Advantages
 A remote device can be controlled easily
 It is triggered with less current but it can also trigger high power
machines
 Easily contacts can be changed
 At a time, several contacts can be controlled using a single signal
 Activating part can be isolated
 It can switch AC or DC
 At high temperatures, it works very well

Disadvantages
 When contacts of relay modules are used overtime then they may
damage
 Noise can be generated through the opening & closing of the
contacts.
 Time taken for switching is High

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