8 Channel IEEE 802.15.4 Relay Controllers offer Standardized Low-Cost, Wireless 2-Way Communications, Offering Excellent Communication Range and Reliability. IEEE 802.15.4 Relay Controllers allow you to speak to a NCD Device using standard Serial Communication as though the device were directly connected to the COM port of your computer. Serial commands are automatically forwarded to IEEE 802.15.4 devices within range. 8 Channel IEEE 802.15.4 Relay are available with your choice of SPDT, SPST or DPDT relays installed.
All IEEE 802.15.4 Controllers are
SignalSwitch Compatible
Using our example software and source code there is
little to no programming required.
Using our USB Modem the relay acts
like it's connected
directly to your computer!
The ease of setup of the IEEE 802.15.4 Relays, which utilize a wireless protocol is demonstrated in the above video. These Wireless Relays are ideal for reliable, low cost wireless relay applications. Not only is it easy to power and connect the wireless interface but thanks to our example software and source code there is little to no programming required to allow your computer to begin communicating with the relay. Simply connect a IEEE 802.15.4 Modem into your USB port and it will forward all commands to the Wireless Relay. (Commands can also be sent to multiple Relays).
8 Channel IEEE 802.15.4 Relay
Our 8 Channel IEEE 802.15.4 Relays feature
SPDT, SPST or 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 IEEE 802.15.4 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.
IEEE 802.15.4 Modem
A
IEEE 802.15.4 Modem connects to the USB Port of your PC and mounts as a virtual COM port (IEEE 802.15.4 Modems and video can be found on the
IEEE 802.15.4 Modem page). Simply write your software to talk to the serial port and you will be talking to wireless devices in no time!!! IEEE 802.15.4 modem options will be available at checkout.
Articles
New to IEEE 802.15.4 Wireless Relay? Click the following links for helpful wireless articles to get you started.
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 16, 24 & 32 channel IEEE 802.15.4 Boards
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.
This video will introduce you to the world of ZigBee Communications and show you how we integrate ZigBee into our boards. Also read our Article on ZigBee Communications.
This video will show you how to set up both the hardware and software portions of your ZigBee Relay Controller. Also read our Article on ZigBee Communications.
This movie will show you how to Troubleshoot your ZigBee Relay Controllers using XCTU Software.
Also read our Article on ZigBee Networking.
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.
Learn about the mechanics, applications, and tricks to Analog to Digital Conversion.
Also read our Article on Analog to Digital Conversion.
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.
This movie will explain the different expansion options that can be used with our controllers.
A 802.15.4 Wireless Modem connects to the USB Port of your PC and Mounts as a Virtual COM Port. Simply Write your Software to Talk to the Serial Port and you will be Talking to Wireless Devices in No Time!!! Supports 2-Way Wireless Communications at any Baud Rate up to 115.2K Baud, 8 Data Bits, 1 Stop Bit, No Parity.
Here's how it works
Plug the 802.15.4 Wireless Modem into your computer and install the drivers. The 802.15.4 Wireless modem will mount as a COM port on your PC. Next, talk to the COM port as though you were communicating with a RS-232 serial device that is directly connected to your PC. That's all there is to it!!! 802.15.4 Wireless Modems offer wireless 2-way communications, compatible with any 802.15.4 Wireless device or network.