BasicTimer4X

Description

BasicTimer4X is designed to provide a simple solution for timing and triggering. It contains a DIN rail mounted hardware and a software for configuration. Is powered with 220VAC, but can be also powered over a USB port.

4 relays can be configured in two modes, independent and cyclic. Each relay can be configured separately for timing or can be disabled. On the LCD You can read the current state of any relay (On or Off).

Specification

Specification table

Parameter	Value
Hardware
Power	220 VAC or 5 VDC over USB
Minimal timing interval	1 second
Maximal timing interval	1 year
LCD	2.56" with blue background light
Relay	4 independent relays, maximal load 2A at 220VAC
Software
Operation system	Windows 8 and Windows 10
Communication	Serial over USB, TTL on device
Software functions	Configuration and device status

Hardware

Installation

The device have to be installed on DIN rails in electrical boxes. It have a dimension of 89mm X 107mm X 65mm, on a rail it will use 6 modules place. By installing leave always more cable, for a later manipulation. On a front side are 4 screws. Remove it and open a box. Detach the LCD cable from the PCB. Mount the bottom side on DIN rail and connect the wires to the relays. Please note that a relays have 3 pins (NO - Normally open, CO - Common and NC - Normally closed, from left to right). At this time, connect the USB mini cable to the device and configure it. Try the relay behavior, the timing and the switching function. On the PC, in the BasicTimer4X software, You can see which relays are opened. If all the functions working as needed, remove the USB mini cable and connect the LCD cable to the PCB. Connect the 220VAC power supply, and check again is everything working. Close the box with a screws.

Power supply

BasicTimer4X uses a 2A 5VDC to powering the MCU, relays and the LCD. The PSU don't need a high current, so You can use a 1.5mm² wire for power and for switching. On the PCB is installed a switch port. It can be used to mount a reset button. By default, is shorted.

If You need a switching of the device, You can use any switch to cut of the power on the switching port. Please note that a switching port uses 220VAC.

Because the device has a low power composition, You can use it with a 5VDC power over a USB connector on the MCU (USB micro connector). This connector is used to program the device but can be also used to power it. Please note, that in a case You use the USB port for powering, You need a 2A 5VDC USB connector that is used for phone charging.

For higher stability, we discourage You to use the USB power, but if You have no 220VDC, it can be powered over USB but is less stable.