The AC Power Switching Relay with ZAURA Control reference design integrates Zilog’s ZAURA RF 868 MHz Wireless Module onto an AC power switching relay designed to showcase the features and performance of a relaybased
switch with AC voltage zero-crossing detection to minimize surge currents. This reference design can be used as a basis for developing systems that can control different power installations.
On its own, without the ZAURA RF Wireless Module attached, the AC power switch functions as a demonstration board, providing current to power the ZAURA RF Wireless Module and relay. However, the AC power switch cannot control load, because the source of the on/off pulses required to perform this operation is generated by the Z8F2480 MCU on the RF Module. In combination, the Power Board with the Module attached, all controlled by a hand-held remote control device, enable RF communication to turn the load on and off.
For purposes of demonstrating RF control, a hand-held ZAURA RF Remote Control device is also included with this reference design. See the Remote Control Operation section on page 7 for a description of this remote control device.
The AC Power Switching Relay with ZAURA Control Reference Design Kit contains the following items:
- AC Power Switch Base Board assembly with a female 3-prong extension cord
- ZAURA RF Wireless 868 MHz Module (affixed to the Base Board)
- ZAURA RF Remote Control device
- Two AA batteries
Get started developing your application today! Purchase the AC Power Switching Relay with ZAURA Control Reference Design from the Zilog Store.
