16-Channel ZB ZigBee Mesh Network Relay
16 Channel Mesh Networking Relay
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Mesh Networking is simply the hottest wireless technology of our time. Period. It's fast, it's very easy to use, highly reliable, and self healing. Three components are required for the ZB ZigBee Mesh Network, the Coordinator (C), the Router (R) and the Endpoint (E). Your computer can speak to a ZB ZigBee Mesh Network using a Coordinator. Think of the Coordinator as the interface to a ZB ZigBee Mesh Network. NCD Coordinators are equipped with a USB Interface. USB Coordinators mount as a Serial Port on your computer, and you will develop software that sends Serial commands at 115.2K Baud. The primary job of a router is to bridge the wireless gap between your computer (the Coordinator) and the device (Endpoint). If the Coordinator cannot speak to the Endpoint device because it is out of range, a Router can be used to bridge the two devices together. Endpoints are simply devices. With regard to NCD products, Endpoints can be relay controllers, data collection devices, PWM devices, and much more (and more coming).
Summary of Mesh Networking
- A Coordinator Connects to your Computer
- A Coordinator is used to communicate with a Mesh network
- A Coordinator can talk to up to 8 Endpoints or Routers in any combination
- A device is an Endpoint
- If a Coordinator cannot talk to an Endpoint because it is out of range, a Router can be used to bridge data between the Coordinator and the Endpoint
- A Router can also be an Endpoint device, but it's slower
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SignalSwitch Compatible
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ZB ZigBee Devices offer Unparalleled Dynamic Networking and Adaptability. Simply power up a ZB ZigBee Device in Range of a Coordinator or a Networked Router and the network will automatically Associate itself with that Device.
But that's just the beginning,
Find Out More.
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16 Channel ZB ZigBee Relay
Our 16 Channel ZB ZigBee Relays feature
SPDT, SPST, and DPDT Relays installed. Controllers are available with your choice of eight channel 8/10-Bit
Analog to Digital Conversion or
UXP Expansion Port on selected models (look for AD or UXP in the part number) and all are of course
SignalSwitch compatible. All 16 Channel Mesh Networking Relays feature the
ProXR Command Set and an
XR Expansion Port. Built from the ground up with expansion in mind, simply Chain the
XR Expansion Modules to the XR Expansion port, one after another, to meet your computer controlled switching requirements up to 256 relays.
ZB ZigBee Coordinator (Required)
Plug a
ZB ZigBee Coordinator into the USB Port of your computer. The Coordinator will be used to communicated to your wireless ZB ZigBee Mesh Network. The Coordinator will mount as a COM port on your PC. Open the COM port and start sending data to the Coordinator. The Coordinator will forward your data to any or all devices on the ZB ZigBee Mesh Network.
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Articles
New to Mesh Networking? Click the following links for helpful wireless articles to get you started. |
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A/D Conversion
ZB ZigBee Analog to Digital Converter
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UXP Expansion
UXP Expansion Port
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XR Expansion
ProXR versions |
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Onboard analog to digital conversion is available on selected models of these controllers! This will allow you to:
- Read light and temperature levels
- Easily activate relays when A/D limits are reached
- Detect audio levels in a room when connected to a microphone
- Read switches, potentiometers, and analog joysticks
- applications are limitless, and surprisingly easy to integrate
- Available on Select ZB ZigBee boards
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UXP is a new standardized data port, specifically for the purpose of speaking to various expansion modules. If the controller you are considering is equipped with a UXP port, you can take advantage of extended commands to speak to our growing line of I/O expansion modules. UXP in the part number allows you to:
- Add Contact Closure Inputs
- Add Analog to Digital Inputs
- Add Voltage Detectors
- Digital Potentiometer Outputs
- Available on Select ZB ZigBee Boards
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Models with the ProXR suffix will feature the ProXR commend set. The ProXR series will allow you to:
- Send simple commands to activate relays
- Upgrade without having to re-write your software
- Activate up to 16 relay timers
- Control up to 256 total relays using the
XR expansion port
- Full backward/forward compatibility w/the
ProXR series command set
- Available on all 4 channel ZB ZigBee boards
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NCD Component Library
Download NCD Component Library
By downloading the NCD Component Library you will receive over 40 samples from A/D Conversion to Duration and Pulse Timing and best of all it's FREE!! We want the user to be able to experiment with all the different samples available so as of right now the samples cannot be downloaded individually.
We've "Started" the Programming for You
With the NCD Component Library we've "started" the programming for you. We say started because these are fully functioning samples but we've also included the source code so you can customize them to your exact needs. Start by downloading the NCDComponentSetup.zip file from the NCD Component page. |
 Download NCD Component Library
 Over 40 samples included with this download! To view screen shots of each example visit our
NCD Component Library Page. |
This video is a basic introduction to the world of Computer Controlled Switching and Relays in general.
Also read our "Introduction to Computer Control" Article.
Watch to find out the advantages of wireless communications and the differences between wireless communications.
Also read our Articles on Communication Protocols.
This video will show you what Induction is and how to use Capacitors to Suppress it.
Also read our Article on Induction Suppression.
This movie will show you how to find the Com Port assigned to your Relay Controller.
The first half of the video will show you how to do so in Windows Vista and the second half is using Windows XP.
16 Channel ZB MESH Controllers
Displaying 1 - 14 of 14 Products in this Category.
Computer Control
- ProXR Series
ProXR: Expandable Computer Controlled Relays
The ProXR Series Controller allow computers to read contact closure inputs, analog to digital converters and control up to 256 Relays using a single computer interface. ProXR series controllers focus on expansion for industrial control applications.
- ProXR Lite Relays
Computer Controlled ProXR Lite Relays
The ProXR Lite product line allows computers to read up to 8 analog inputs and control up to 8 relays.
Non-Expandable, the ProXR Lite Product Line focuses on interchangeable Computer Interface Modules and Low Cost
- Low Cost Relays
Low Cost Relays
Focusing on Cost Reduction and High Volume Manufacturing, the Low Cost Series are No-Frills Relay Controllers that offer Basic Computer Control at Low Communications Speed.
Stand-Alone
- Reactor Relays
Reactor: Sensor Controlled Relays
Activate Relays when Sensors Reach Limits. Trigger Timers, Counters, and Events.
Use a Computer to Setup the Reactor, then Let the Reactor Work by itself without a computer.
Manually Take Control of Relays from Anywhere in the World using a Computer as needed.
- Key Fob Relays
Key Fob Reactor: Remote Controlled Relays
Activate Relays with a Remote Control Key Fob. Trigger Timers, Counters, and Events.
Use a Computer to Setup the Key Fob Reactor, then Let the Key Fob Reactor Work by itself without a computer.
Manually Take Control of Relays from Anywhere in the World using a Computer as needed.
- Taralist Relays
TaraList: Time Controlled RelaysTime Schedule Activated Relays with Computer Interface. Use a Computer to Setup the Time Schedule.
Taralist Series Controllers do not require a computer after initial configuration.
Manually Take Control of Relays from Anywhere in the World using a Computer as needed.
- MirC Relays
MirC: 1-Way Remote Contact Closure Control
The MirC Product Line Consist of TWO Controllers, Offering Contact Closure Inputs in One Location that Control Relays in a Remote Location.
The Transmitter Shows the Status of the Receiver. Smart Features optionally Turn Off Remote Relay if Communications is Lost. Sold in Pairs ONLY.
- MirX Relays
MirX: 2-Way Remote Contact Closure Control
The MirX Product Line Consist of TWO Controllers, Offering Contact Closures and Relays on Each Controller. The Contact Closure Inputs at Location A control Relays at Location B. The Contact Closure Inputs at Location B control Relays at Location A. Each Controller Remotely Controls the Other. Smart Features optionally Turn Off Relays if Communications is Lost between the Two Controllers. Sold in Pairs ONLY.
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