JonnyBeardLighting
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So got a 8 ch ssr. I was told some where that I'd be able to fade lights with it. So far it only turns on and then off. Any ideas? I could be wrong about the fading part
What type of SSR? What type of controller?
Looks like they are zero-cross Solid State Relays, so they won't dim/fade. Just on/off
That relay needs an additional controller to drive it. FYI: That relay has a built in Zero Cross circuit. This means you cannot (easily) use it for dimming. It is an on/off type of device designed to be driven by an arduino type device.
Hi, so you don't end up with an item that doesn't do as you expect again, if you look at the part number on the relays G3MB 202P. You need the G3MB 202PL the P is zero crossing the PL is non zero crossing.
Then you might want to look into the dirk cheap ssrs. They come in kit form but with the mass migration to pixels, I am sure someone may be willing to sell some of their used ones. I think I may even be willing to part with a few. I still use a mix of AC and pixels in my show but most of my show is now pixels.
No. The data on the CAT5 cable is a PWM signal that is in sync with the AC line. It is not in any way related to Ethernet (which is what your router is using). The choice of using a CAT5/6 cable gives a few advantages:
Cables are easy to source (buy or make)
Cables are pretty cheap
cables are relatively noise free (read as can go a long way and still work)
you can control up to four SSR channels easily through them.
connectors for the pcb are cheap.
cables store nicely in the off season.
Side note Cat5/6 is Ethernet. You said earlier that you'd be willing to part with some. Are you still willing?