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Ocean Controls
PO Box 2191
Seaford BC
Factory 3/24Wise Ave

Seaford,
Vic, Australia 3198
ABN 22 061 932 027

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Serial Digital Input and Output Controller

Serial Digital Input and Output Controller!
This controller has so many applications where it can be used. Starting and stopping remote machinery, starting pumps, sensing external switches such as water levels, thermostats.  The list is endless.

The controller provides eight relay outputs each capable of switching 5 amps @240VAC and four opto-isolated digital inputs. All connections to the I/O are via screw connectors.
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It is controlled via a computers RS232 serial port which has several advantages over the parallel port. It can be used with ANY computer and operating system. Serial cables can be much longer (up to 35 metres) allowing 'remote' control. Use our RS232/RS485 convertors and distance of over a 1000 metres can be obtained.

Serial Digital Input and Output Controller can now be Multi-dropped!

A new microcontroller has been programmed for the Serial I/O Controller. It allows up to 10 serial I/O controllers to be multi dropped off a RS232 line. Each Serial I/O controller is given an address which is stored in memory. Each controller is controlled by ASCII commands of the format
  @x Yzz
where x is the address, Y is the command and zz is the parameter. It has all the old commands of the original serial I/O controller plus several new ones. The 4 digital counters can act as non resettable and resettable 24 bit counters. 
How do you multi drop on an RS232 line you might ask. With a simple addition of a diode on the controllers transmit line together with a single resistor tied to common you can multidrop serial devices on an RS232 line. This is because 99.9% of RS232 transceiver ICs switch at about 1.5V. RS485 can be used to give distances up to 1km but RS232/RS485 converters will have to be used.
We sell upgrade kits to allow you to convert a serial I/O controller to a multi drop version
Download description of the commands and how to upgrade and Cabling diagram for multidropped connections on a RS232 line

All components are provided including a plastic case with pre-punched and silk screened front and rear panels to give the kit a professional and attractive finish as shown in the photos. Gold plated DS PTH PCB. Finished Dimensions (mm): 140Wx110Dx35H.

Software
This program allows you to read and write to the controller. Download
We also provide a simple general purpose Visual Basic program to read the digital inputs and control the relays. The source code is included so you can write your own programs to do the type of control you want. Download Visual Basic program
NOTE ALL SOFTWARE  AND DOCUMENTATION IS PROVIDED ON CD INCLUDED WITH CONTROLLER

You can also design and produce your own application with our new Profilab-Expert package which requires no programming experience.

This unit can be used with ANY computer and operating system. It can be controlled via a terminal emulator program such as RealTerm or HyperTerminal.

NOW AVAILABLE RADIO FREQUENCY DATA LINK KT-5173 AND KT-5174 TO CONNECT YOUR PC WITH THE KT-5108


PURCHASING THE SERIAL DIGITAL INPUT AND OUTPUT CONTROLLER
All prices are in Australian Dollars. Prices do not include GST (Goods and Services Tax). 10% GST applies to goods delivered in Australia. Australian GST is not paid on shipments despatched to an international destination. You can check the exchange rate by going to http://www.x-rates.com
Please note our plug packs are suitable only for 240VAC mains (Not suitable for North America)
Item Description Quantity Price(AUD$)
KIT-108 Serial Digital I/O Controller As Kit $95.00
KTA-108 Serial Digital I/O Controller Fully Assembled and Tested $112.50
KTM-108 Multidrop Serial Digital I/O Controller Assembled and Tested $129.00
KTU-108 Multidrop Upgrade Kit $25.00
CAB-002 D9 RS232 Male-Female Cable 1.8 metres $7.50
PLP-003 12VDC, 500mA Plug Pack $14.50





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