SSR VS RELAY

[Wheelspin]

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Does anyone know if i can use an Auber SYL-2352 PID with a relay instead of a SSR ? Or must I go for the SYL-2342.

Their website suggests an SSR with the SYL-2352 PID and a relay with the SYL-2342 but surely both SSR's and relays are just switches ?

I already have a SYL-2352 PID and need to use relays so don’t necessarily want to buy a new controller.

Any input appreciated

[kal]

Normally PIDs will either work with a 120V AC relay, or a 12V DC SSR. This is because the voltage is completely different. So you need to buy a model that matches the device you want to drive. Some PIDs may offer a switch or setting to go between the two, or offer two different drive outputs. The SYL-2352 has 12VDC output for controlling a 12V DC SSR. You could technically also drive a relay, as long as it's a 12V DC relay.

Note: Normally you don't want to drive 'regular' mechanical relays with PIDs as they'll turn on/off too often and wear out the mechanical points in the relay. That's why we use SSRs (which are solid state). See the "HOW IT WORKS" section here: http://www.theelectricbrewery.com/control-panel-part-2?page=11

Cheers!

Kal

[kal]

Normally PIDs will either work with a 120V AC relay, or a 12V DC SSR. This is because the voltage is completely different. So you need to buy a model that matches the device you want to drive. Some PIDs may offer a switch or setting to go between the two, or offer two different drive outputs. The SYL-2352 has 12VDC output for controlling a 12V DC SSR. You could technically also drive a relay, as long as it's a 12V DC relay.

Note: Normally you don't want to drive 'regular' mechanical relays with PIDs as they'll turn on/off too often and wear out the mechanical points in the relay. That's why we use SSRs (which are solid state). See the "HOW IT WORKS" section here: http://www.theelectricbrewery.com/control-panel-part-2?page=11

Cheers!

Kal

[Wheelspin]

Thanks Kai.

Concise and to the point as usual.