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RIC343 8Amp SPDT Relay Common Lines with Opto Inputs Module
Features Product Picture
USB controlled 8 Amp SPDT relays
Options for reduced external wiring
Opto Isolated digital Input
High quality screw type terminal blocks
Supports mounting in standard cases
Optional Molex KK series header
High-Speed USB 2.0 device, USB 1.1 compatible
Type B USB connector high-retention design
All needed power drawn from USB port, no external power required
Custom 32 and 64 bit Window drivers provided
Linux support CD available
The RIC343 USB four (4) ea SPDT 8 Amp relays that have one of two configurations. COM configuration has the four (4) Normally Closed (NC) relay outputs connected together going to a single terminal connection point, and the four (4) Normally Open (NO) relay outputs connected together to a single terminal connectior point. The four (4) relay Common outputs (COM) go to seperate terminal connection points. The NC configuration has the four (4) relay Common outputs (COM) connected together going to a single terminal connection points, and the NO and NC go to seperate connection points. Both options reduces the number of wires required to be made. There are two options for optically isolated inputs for connections to user devices such as sensors or switches. One option 3 optically isolated input, one that detects the presents of a DC signal across the NC and NO terminals, the other 2 detects user supplied switch closures to the NO signal. The second options provides for 4 unique optically isolated inputs. The inputs senses DC voltage that can be read from the host PC, while providing full isolation. This eliminates surges present in industrial environments from effecting the host PC. The board size and mounting holes support using the WM031 or WM051 series of cases from Serpac. Any programming language that supports calls to Windows DLL can also be used to control the module. The software interface is easy to use from Visual Basic, Visual C# Visual C++ via a standard windows DLL with sample source included. Each module has an unique serial number string which allows multiple USB boards to be controlled by the host USB controller as individual USB devices. Click on blue tabs above to view other information about the module.
Relay ratings
AC Ratings: 8A @ 240VAC
DC Ratings: 8A @ 30VDC derated @ 300VDC
Max Switch Voltage 300VDC 400VAC
Contact Resistance: 150mOhm Max
Relay Closing 7msec
Relay Release 2msec
3 or 4 Opto Isolated Input
0-30V Range with 10V switch point
Reverse protection diodes
Optical isolation 2500VDC
Self Powered from USB (high power Hub)
Mounting holes and size supports Serpac WM031 and WM051 cases
Operating Termperature: -20° to +70°C
Storage Termperature: -40° to +105°C
Humidity 5% to 90% RH, without condensation
Software
The module utilizes a custom function driver optimized for a maximum device functions and data throughput. Windows driver provided supports Windows 2000/XP/Vista/Windows7 for both 32bit and 64bit systems. The user API interface to the driver is via standard window DLL's both as a managed class library and older standard DLL. The CD contains sample programs and source code in Visual Basic, Visual C++, Visual C# for Windows. Third party support includes a Windows standard DLL interface usable from the most popular application programs and includes LabVIEW, MS Office, and MathLab. Click on manual and software tab above to download software for review.
USB Connector
The industrial/military marketplace has driven the need for USB connections to be reliable, dependable, and unfailing. Used in all of our USB products is a type B USB connector which features a high retention design. This connector complies with the class 1, Div II minimum withdrawal requirement of over 3 pounds of force (15 Newtons). The connectors orange color-coded insulator differentiates it from standard USB connectors.
Warranty
Prior to shipment all J-Works products are thoroughly inspected and tested to applicable specifications. For a period of 3 years after product shipment all products originally manufactured by J-Works which are found to be defective will be repaired or replaced subject to the following. If a product is suspected of failure, contact J-Works customer service (email: support@j-works.com). Please include product module number, serial number and a description of the failure. J-Works may suggest some simple tests, or have additional questions to confirm the failure. We will assign a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number which must included with return package. All products should be properly packed for handling and ESD and returned with freight prepaid to the J-Works service location with provided RMA number and will be returned to the customer's site freight prepaid (COD). Under this Warranty, liability of J-Works is limited to replacing, repairing or issuing credit (at J-Works discretion) for any products which is found to be defective during the warranty period. In no case is J-Works liable for consequential or special damage arriving from use or misuse of a J-Works' products. The customer is responsible for all repair costs caused by modifications or additions to our products not approved in writing by J-Works, or if the product has been subject to abnormal use. Abnormal use for the purposes of this warranty is defined as any use that exceeds the specification of the product. Other than the above, no other warranty, expressed or implied, shall apply to any products supplied by or sold by J-Works.
J-Works,Inc
Web Site: www.j-works.com Email: sales@j-works.com
11024 Balboa Blvd. Ste 402, Granada Hills, CA 91344
Voice Msg (818)364-0915 Fax (818)364-0912
Fastest contact method is via EMAIL sales@j-works.com

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Model Number Description Lead Time Cost Each Qty 10-49 Qty 50-99 Order Qty
RIC343-COM43 USB 8Amp relays, NC/NO common, COM line seperate 3 opto 10 days $102.5 $89.25 $81 Add to Cart
RIC343-NC44 USB 8Amp relays COM connected relays 4 opto 10 days $112.5 $98 $89 Add to Cart
JSB34x-Linux Linux Support Disk (one time purchase) Stock to 3 days $30 $30 $30 Add to Cart
Accessory Items
The following items are offered as a customer convenience, there are many sources of compatible products
AY-AB-TEST USB Test Cable Stock $3 $3 $3 Add to Cart
AY-AB-01 USB Cable (1 foot) Stock $4.25 $4.00 $3.75 Add to Cart
AY-AB-03 USB Cable (3 foot) Stock $4.50 $4.25 $4.00 Add to Cart
AY-AB-06 USB Cable (6 foot) Stock $5.00 $4.75 $4.25 Add to Cart
AY-AB-10 USB Cable (10 foot) Stock $5.50 $5.25 $4.75 Add to Cart
AY-AB-15 USB Cable (15 foot) Stock $8.50 $8.00 $7.25 Add to Cart

For order quanities of 10 or more, usb test cables and software CD's do not ship with order. CD's can be requested by email

For a safe and secure payment transaction all purchases are processed through PayPal. You are not required to create a PayPal account to pay by credit card, they are just our secure method for all credit card tranactions. Depending on current factory backlog, products shown as "stock" will ship within 2-3 business days. Priority is given to "next day" and "2 day" shipments. Near the end of the checkout process, selection of shipping method can be made. For the US, they are Ground, 2 day and next day. For international orders, not all countries have shipping rates, if order is placed with $0.00 for shipping, we will contact you with actual shipping rate with a request for payment. Please contact factory by email if you have any other special shiping requirements. On international order FedEx and customs require a local phone number, please provide, otherwise your order can be delayed, while we contact you for the information. Lead time shown are updated periodically and are subject to change without notice. If an order cannot be shipped within given lead time you will be notified by email. All orders are shipped from Granada Hills, CA USA.

J-Works,Inc
Web Site: www.j-works.com Email: sales@j-works.com
11024 Balboa Blvd. Ste 402, Granada Hills, CA 91344
Voice Msg (818)364-0915 Fax (818)364-0912
Fastest contact method is via EMAIL sales@j-works.com

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Manual Downloads
Download Class Library Overview (file)
Download Dll Overview (file)
Software Downloads
Download Complete CD ver 2.02 Uses JSB34x software (zip file)
Labview Support
Download Using Labview (pdf file)
Non-Windows OS Support (Linux and others)
Download Using non-windows OS (pdf file)
Important readme about using dll with versions of windows .net Readme pdf
On some installations of Windows 7 that are not configured to search the CD for drivers, it may show driver
not install and you need to do a manual install. If there is not yet a custom install under software downloads
you can download the pdf and zip of the generic install and copy your existing driver files from the CD, or do a manual install from PDF
Readme pdf
Generic install zip file
J-Works,Inc
Web Site: www.j-works.com Email: sales@j-works.com
11024 Balboa Blvd. Ste 402, Granada Hills, CA 91344
Voice Msg (818)364-0915 Fax (818)364-0912
Fastest contact method is via EMAIL sales@j-works.com

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Web Site: www.j-works.com Email: sales@j-works.com
11024 Balboa Blvd. Ste 402, Granada Hills, CA 91344
Voice Msg (818)364-0915 Fax (818)364-0912
Fastest contact method is via EMAIL sales@j-works.com

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11024 Balboa Blvd. Ste 402, Granada Hills, CA 91344
Voice Msg (818)364-0915 Fax (818)364-0912
Fastest contact method is via EMAIL sales@j-works.com

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Web Site: www.j-works.com Email: sales@j-works.com
11024 Balboa Blvd. Ste 402, Granada Hills, CA 91344
Voice Msg (818)364-0915 Fax (818)364-0912
Fastest contact method is via EMAIL sales@j-works.com

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