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Sicon-8 Technical Manual CircuitWerkes, Inc.
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Specifications
Dimensions 1 ¾” H x 19” W x 6 ¼” D
1RU rack-mountable
Weight approx. 6 lbs.
Power 100-250 VAC @ 50-60 Hz
Relays 12 SPDT relays rated at 2.5 A @ 30 VDC or 2.5 A @ 250 VAC for 3 x 10
5
cycles.
4 DPDT relays rated at 1 A @ 30 VDC, 0.3 A @ 125 VAC for 5 x 10
5
cycles.
Metering Inputs 8 analog inputs capable of acc12 or -12 Vdc with reference to ground.
Status Inputs 8 contact-closure inputs. Pull to ground to activate.
Audio I/O Balanced, line-level audio pass-through on separate (in and out) ¼” TRS jacks.
Cell Phone I/O Unbalanced, mic-level output (to cell phone) and line-level input (from cell phone) on 2.5mm
jack.
Telephone Interface Unpowered RJ-11 jack. Connects to standard phone line.
Local Setup Port Powered RJ-11 jack. Connects to standard telephone (NOT phone line).
PC Communication 38400 bps RS-232 (8 bits, 1 stop bit, no parity bit, no flow control) on female DB-9.
Ethernet Etherstuf ET-1 (or equiv), Ethernet-to-serial adapter - Communicates with Sicon-8 through
RS-232 port. Allows connection of the Sicon-8 to a LAN or to the Internet.
(optional)
X10 Supports x10.com model CM17a or Powerhouse model PL513 or equiv.
Optional Accessories
Eight Channel Expander Chassis - This unit increases the total number of channels to 16.
The additional eight channels include full metering, status and control. Fits in a single rack
space and connects to the Sicon-8 via an RJ-45 jack.
CAUTION: While the Sicon-8's relays can handle 250 VAC, this practice is very dangerous
and is strongly discouraged by CircuitWerkes. Switching of high voltages should only be
done in a manner which isolates the voltages from accidental contact with people.