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Physically wiring a relay to BMV 702 or Color Control Gx

I would like to wire a remote relay to either my battery monitor (BMV 702) or Color Control GX. Neither product's manuals show how to physically wire the BMV/ Color Control to the relay. Please could someone share a schematic with me. Thanks.

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Paul B answered ·

The two relay points on the back on both units are just a Normally Open relay contact when activated the points are close. so its just a on off switch.

Hope that makes sense to you if not just reply and ill make a diagram

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drumond answered ·

Hello,


I have a question about this topic.


Why is there two points on the BMV702 and two points on the CCGX too. Is it two distinct relays for each device, or does a single relay need two wires?


Moreover, no need of a fuse for the relays?


If it is «simply» a switch, what voltage/current can go through??


Thank you,

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Justin Cook answered ·

@drumond, per the technical specifications on page 39 of the manual, the relay can handle 1A up to 30vDC and 0.2A up to 70vDC, or 1A up to 50vAC.

...and yes, you should of course fuse your wires as you would any wiring.

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drumond avatar image drumond commented ·

Thank you but I still can't manage what for to wires are necessary with one single relay. Would it have been simpler with one wire, 0V = relay off / 9V and above = relay on.

I don't understand how your relays work. Maybe I am more stupid than I thought.

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Riaan Barkhuizen answered ·

Hi @Flip-Flops,

Below is a rough schematic of how it can be wired. Please note the voltage and current limits provided on the CGX datasheet.

The logic to control the CGX relay contact can be setup via the CGX.

External relay circuit not shown.


Best Regards

Riaan


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