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© Agrowtek Inc.   |  www.agrowtek.com  |  Technology to Help You Grow™

Technology to Help You Grow

AGROWtEK

Digital Intelligent Dry-Contact Relay

Contents

Introduction 2

How “Dry-Contact” Relays Work 

2

What Relays Control 

2

Manual Toggle Switches 

3

Installation Instructions 

4

Installing the RD8i Relay 

4

DC Power Connections 

5

Dry Contact Terminals 

6

Example Connections, General 

7

Example Connections, HVAC 

8

Example Connections, Anden Dehu 

9

Connection to GrowControl™ GCX 

10

GrowNET™ Hubs 

10

Connection to Intelligent Sensor 

11

Cross-Over Cable 

11

Specifications

Input Power

4 W @ 12-24Vdc

Class II / Limited Energy Power Supply

Max Switching Current

10A per point @ 120Vac ~

5A per point @ 240Vac ~

2A per point @ 24Vdc 

Max Switching Voltage

120 Vac ~

HP Rating

1/2HP (4FLA @ 240Vac ~)

1/2HP (8FLA @ 120Vac ~)

Independent Contacts

8x Normally Open

Status Indicators

Red LEDs

Enclosure Knock-Outs

(2) dia. 7/8”

Enclosure Rating

TYPE 12K NEMA

Minimum Cycle Time

1 second

Interface

GrowNET™, MODBUS

Relay Ratings

100,000 cycles

Relay Cycle Counters

Up to 4 billion cycles per relay

Connection to USB AgrowLINK 

11

Connection to MODBUS RTU 

12

Serial Speed & Format 

12

Supported Commands 

13

Register Types 

13

MODBUS Coil Registers 

13

MODBUS Holding Registers 

13

Technical Information 

14

Troublshooting 14

Maintenance & Service 

14

Storage and Disposal 

14

Warranty 14

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

RD8i, RD8i+

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Summary of Contents for RD8i

Page 1: ...put Power 4 W 12 24Vdc Class II Limited Energy Power Supply Max Switching Current 10A per point 120Vac 5A per point 240Vac 2A per point 24Vdc Max Switching Voltage 120 Vac HP Rating 1 2HP 4FLA 240Vac...

Page 2: ...es of devices can be operated with a dry contact switch A dry contact interface allows Agrowtek controls to integrate with building controls high amperage loads and other custom devices such as What R...

Page 3: ...ate the RD8i s contacts as long as power is available to operate the coils even if the relay s processor has been damaged or communication has been broken to the master controller To force an output o...

Page 4: ...o not place sensor in direct sunlight Installation Instructions Disconnect power from all devices before connecting or disconnecting cables to prevent damage to components DANGER Electrocution Hazard...

Page 5: ...2 EMT conduit fittings DC Power Connections 1 2 EMT Knock outs 12 24V DC Power Jack GrowNET Port RS485 MODBUS RTU 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 DC Power In Terminal Block RJ45 GrowNET Port DC Barrel Jack 12 24Vdc i...

Page 6: ...ide of the relay pcb and above the relays to the terminal blocks as indicated by the red lines in the diagram below DANGER Risk of injury or death from electric shock disconnect all power before wirin...

Page 7: ...wires for relays with a common source connection 3 120V Outlets Contacts can switch up to 10A to directly feed receptacles or other 120V equipment 4 Solenoid Valves 24VAC irrigation and gas valves ca...

Page 8: ...itched to the control signal to activate the FCU 2 Dehumidifier Unit 24VAC humidifier dehumidifier control signals may be operated by dry contact Simply connect the low voltage control signals to any...

Page 9: ...button for three 3 seconds to ther the installer setup menu 3 Remote will be displayed on the screen 4 Press the MODE button until External Disabled is shown on the screen 5 Press Up or Down to set t...

Page 10: ...ng sensors and most relays directly over the CAT5 cable A DC jack on the hub provides 24Vdc power to the ports from the included wall power supply A terminal block power option is also available DIELE...

Page 11: ...elligent relay requires Agrowtek s cross over adapter IMPORTANT ONLY use cross over adapters provided by Agrowtek Incorrect cross over adapters or cables can cause damage to the equipment Cross Over C...

Page 12: ...200 baud 8 N 1 Alternate speeds and formats between 9 600 115 200 baud may be configured with the free AgrowLINK PC utility using a LX1 USB AgrowLINK and the cross over adapter supplied with the LX2 M...

Page 13: ...Version ASCII 8 char R 40012 FW Version Firmware Version ASCII 8 char R 40016 Timeout seconds Turn off relays if no communication 0 32767 16 bit unsigned R W 41001 Relay Closure Count Relay 1 Unsigned...

Page 14: ...s or merchantability for a particular purpose and is limited to the Warranty Period In no event or circumstance shall Agrowtek Inc be liable to any third party or the claimant for damages in excess of...

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