{"product_id":"morningstar-rd-1-relay-driver-with-auto-genstart-function","title":"MorningStar RD-1 Relay Driver with Auto GenStart Function","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMorningStar RD-1 Relay Driver with Auto GenStart Function\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis innovative versatile-application Morningstar Relay Driver is a highly flexible and fully programmable logic relay module, capable of switching appliances on\/off or sending signals and generating alarms when a predefined event occurs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA truly versatile product, this relay driver can be used in a wide range of applications and scenarios, such as:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonitoring battery voltage: When the battery is full, excess solar energy can be directed to power a fridge or water heater.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonitoring battery voltage: When the battery is too low, the driver can start a generator or mains battery charger to top it up or disconnect any loads (low voltage disconnect).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerforming staged low voltage disconnect: Ensures the most critical loads stay on for longer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn a wind power system: Diverts wind turbine power to a dump load when the battery is full.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnhancing wind turbine efficiency: Routes output through a voltage boost converter at low RPMs but uses the output directly at high RPMs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActivating cooling or battery fans based on temperature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eControlling motion sensors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eControlling water level pumps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManaging pressure release valves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eControlling space heating or cooling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe built-in GenStart function offers advanced generator control with up to three channels, programmed to start a generator based on specific events. While it functions as a standard on\/off dry contact generator control for small, simple generators, in this mode, the relay driver can also manage advanced generators with a 3-wire control system. In such setups, the driver generates various signals required by the generator, such as: Run, Pre-crank (Pre-Heat), Crank (Momentary Run), Load, Stop, etc., each with different durations, sequences, and delays relative to each other.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eNumber of channels:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eNominal system voltage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 12V \/ 24V \/ 36V \/ 48V\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eOperating voltage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8V - 68V\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eMaximum channel current:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 750 mA\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSelf-consumption:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u0026lt; 20 mA\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eTransient surge protection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1500W \/ channel\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eTemperature sensor range:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e -40°C to +85°C\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eCommunication ports (opto-isolated):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e RJ-11 metre bus connections, 9-pin serial RS-232\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eTerminal size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2.5mm²\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eOperating temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e -40°C to +45°C\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eStorage temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e -55°C to +85°C\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 163 x 81 x 33 mm\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0.2kg\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Free of charge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is covered by a 5-year warranty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDocuments for download:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/7927\/3414\/files\/Morningstar_Relay_driver_RD-1_user_manual.pdf?v=1767094719\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMorningstar RD-1 Relay Driver User Manual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/7927\/3414\/files\/Morningstar_Relay_driver_RD-1_datasheet.pdf?v=1767094817\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMorningstar RD-1 Relay Driver Datasheet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/7927\/3414\/files\/Morningstar_Relay_driver_RD-1_Overview.pdf?v=1767094720\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/7927\/3414\/files\/Morningstar_Relay_driver_RD-1_Overview.pdf?v=1767094720\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMorningstar RD-1 Relay Driver Product Overview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/7927\/3414\/files\/Morningstar_Relay_Driver_RD-1_Applications_guide.pdf?v=1767094720\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMorningstar RD-1 Relay Driver Applications Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/7927\/3414\/files\/Morningstar_Relay_Driver_RD-1_Load_Control_information.pdf?v=1767094720\"\u003eMorningstar RD-1 Relay Driver - Using for Load Control\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/7927\/3414\/files\/Morningstar_Relay_Driver_RD-1_Networking_Communications.pdf?v=1767094721\"\u003eMorningstar RD-1 Relay Driver - Networking and Communications\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/7927\/3414\/files\/Morningstar_Relay_driver_RD-1_user_manual.pdf?v=1767094719\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/7927\/3414\/files\/Morningstar_Relay_Driver_RD-1_Modbus_specifications.pdf?v=1767094719\"\u003eMorningstar RD-1 Relay Driver - Modbus Specifications\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/7927\/3414\/files\/Morningstar_Relay_driver_RD-1_user_manual.pdf?v=1767094719\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Morningstar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54909375021395,"sku":"RD-1","price":83.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1076\/9324\/4755\/files\/Morningstarrelaydriver.png?v=1789039425","url":"https:\/\/progradewarehouse.com\/products\/morningstar-rd-1-relay-driver-with-auto-genstart-function","provider":"PRO GRADE WAREHOUSE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}