Texecom 48 Relay To Activate 240V Lights

[sixwheeledbeast]

I'd use a DIN mountable Relay.

Something like this means the relay unit can be replaced easily.

 

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181152366486

 

Also you don't need a RM8, there are 8 digi outputs and 2 panel outputs on the panel already.

Why have a relay triggering a relay when there are switched outputs available?

[arfur mo]

octal relay and base, DIN rail mountable, big terminals on the base various model relays available.

if your just messing about, mains is very hazardous even lethal so simply not for messing with. i'd strongly suggest to use 12volt LEDs as indicators, cheaper and safer while you perfect your design .

[texboy]

I'd use a DIN mountable Relay.

Something like this means the relay unit can be replaced easily.

 

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181152366486

 

Also you don't need a RM8, there are 8 digi outputs and 2 panel outputs on the panel already.

Why have a relay triggering a relay when there are switched outputs available?

 

what would for example would the rm8 be more usefull for?

[sixwheeledbeast]

what would for example would the rm8 be more useful for?

Switching low voltage inputs and triggering interfaces.

Like integrating with home automation or other devices that require dry contacts.

Also useful if you needed to send 16 pins on standalone comms to a monitoring centre.

We only install Texe have done for a long while and only used a RM8 twice.

The Texecom range has so many outputs on there kit this is not normally needed.

Also you can't use if you have a Dualcom plugged on there already so there generally only useful on bells only.

[texboy]

so could possibly be used with cctv alarm triggers and gjd lighting equipment?

[arfur mo]

so could possibly be used with cctv alarm triggers and gjd lighting equipment?

possibly the safest option the head iirc has 12 volts, daylight output and alarm output. by emulating the head in night mode you could trip your lighting, to be safe i would do this using a transistorised relay module, using the relay to isolate any mistakes with mains for safety., while allowing the low current available from the DVR's output to operate the the input.

be advised, using motion sensing on a DVR to give alarm out from n external camera view can be very frustrating to set up, false activation from swaying bushes and trees, sudden changes in scene lighting caused by passing vehicle head lights, changes in sunlight due to clouds, foxes etc