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2 layers55 × 40 mmPdu relay, the printed circuit board in 3D

A 120V AC relay module to safely power down rack mount equipment when not needed.

Size
55 × 40 mm
Copper layers
2
Thickness
1.6 mm
Parts
15
Nets
8
Pads
31
Tracks, vias
36, 0
Pours
2
Routed
Yes
KiCad
KiCad 8.0 (file 20240108)
Created
25 Feb 2024
Updated
25 Feb 2024

Overview

Pdu relay is an open-source printed circuit board by willbicks, from the willbicks/pdu-relay repository on GitHub, published under the CERN-OHL-W-2.0 licence. It is a 2-layer board of 55 × 40 mm with 15 parts on 8 nets, routed with 36 tracks and 0 vias.

It is built around the IRM-01-5, 1N4448W and BSS84PW(TP). Its parts include 4 connectors, 2 resistors, 1 diode, 1 transistor and 1 switch. It belongs with the home automation and IoT boards of this library.

Main components

3

README

README.md

PDU Relay Module

This PDU relay is intended to be retrofit into a standard 19" rack mount PDU, and allows for any subsection of the outputs to be turned on or off based on an external isolated logic input. It provides a relay that energizes the live rail of the PDU only when the logic input is held low, and de-energizes them otherwise. This makes the logic input suitable for any dry contact or open collector output that can sink a few milliamps of current.

In my case, I am using this module in a JG JR PDU to switch on audio amplifiers when a Biamp Tesira DSP detects audio input, and then automatically switch them back off after a period of inactivity to conserve power.

3D preview of PCB

Specifications

Electrical Specifications

This power supply and relay in this module are rated to support:

  • 120 - 240 VAC input at 50-60Hz
  • 16 A AC load switching (resistive)

The AC input / output terminals are 0.25" x 0.032" spade terminals.

The logic input is a 2.54mm pitch 2-pin screw terminal. Pin 1 is an AC isolated ground, while pin 2 is the active low logic input. To close the relay, pin 2 should be pulled low relative to the ground terminal. Total current draw from the logic input is less than 1 mA.

Mechanical Specifications

The assembled module is 55 mm x 40 mm x ~20mm. It has 4 holes for M3 screws that are 47 mm x 32 mm between centers as shown below.

Mechanical drawing of PCB

Source Usage

This repository contains a KiCAD 8.0.0 project with the schematic and PCB layout for the PDU relay module. Gerber files, a BOM, and PDFs of the schematic and PCB layout are available in the releases section of the repository.

Electrical Safety

This unit is intended for reference and evaluation and has not been tested nor certified by any safety agency. It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that the final product meets all applicable safety standards and regulations.

In addition to ensuring that this design meets all applicable safety standards and regulations, the following basic precautions should be taken when installing and using this module:

  • The module should be securely mounted in a suitable metallic, grounded enclosure.
  • The module should be installed downstream of a suitable overcurrent protection device rated for no more than 16 A.
  • The switched terminals should be connected to the live rail of the PDU, and the PDU should have an appropriately polarized plug.
  • Connections to and from the module should be made with suitable wire and connectors rated for the intended current and voltage, and which are insulated from accidental electrical contact.

License

Copyright Will Bicks 2024.

This source describes Open Hardware and is licensed under the CERN-OHLW v2 You may redistribute and modify this documentation and make products using it under the terms of the CERN-OHL-W v2 (https:/cern.ch/cern-ohl).

This documentation is distributed WITHOUT ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING OF MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Please see the CERN-OHL-W v2 for applicable conditions.

Source location: https://www.github.com/willbicks/pdu-relay

Parts

15
QtyValueFootprintReferences
4M3 Mounting HoleMountingHole:MountingHole_3.2mm_M3H1, H2, H3, H4
11N4448WDiode_SMD:D_SOD-123FD1
1470Resistor_SMD:R_0805_2012MetricR1
147kResistor_SMD:R_0805_2012MetricR2
1BSS84PWPackage_TO_SOT_SMD:SOT-323_SC-70Q1
1EXT_ONTerminalBlock_TE-Connectivity:TerminalBlock_TE_282834-2_1x02_P2.54mm_HorizontalJ4
1G2RL-1A-E DC5Relay_THT:Relay_SPST_Omron_G2RL-1A-EK2
1IRM-01-5Converter_ACDC:Converter_ACDC_MeanWell_IRM-02-xx_THTPS1
1LOGOBicks_Branding:logo_smaG***
1L_INConnector_Spade:Keystone_4966J1
1L_OUTConnector_Spade:Keystone_4966J3
1NConnector_Spade:Keystone_4966J2

Questions

How big is the Pdu relay PCB?

It measures 55 × 40 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.

What parts does the Pdu relay use?

15 parts, built around the IRM-01-5, 1N4448W and BSS84PW(TP). The full list of its parts is on this page, with links to each part's symbol and footprint where PCBKit's library has them.

Where can I download the Pdu relay KiCad files?

From the willbicks/pdu-relay repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is pdu-relay.kicad_pcb and its schematic pdu-relay.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.

Can I use the Pdu relay design in my own project?

Its repository publishes it under the CERN-OHL-W-2.0 licence: you may reuse it on that licence's terms (keep the author's notice, and for a copyleft licence share your changes alike).

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