Achieve precise load control with LCA717 and PIC18F57Q43
Elevate your control: Unleash the power of solid-state relays!
Published Feb 13, 2024
Click board™
Relay2 Click
Dev. board
Curiosity Nano with PIC18F57Q43
Compiler
NECTO Studio
MCU
PIC18F57Q43
Our solid-state relay solution is designed to enhance your electrical control with efficiency and reliability, making it ideal for a wide range of applications
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Hardware Overview
How does it work?
Relay 2 Click is based on two LCA717s, single-pole, normally open OptoMos relays from IXYSIC. These SSRs are normally open, meaning no current flows through the output terminals if no power is applied at the input - the output stage is in an open circuit state. The LCA717 itself is built with the patented OptoMOS® technology, which allows for a reasonably fast switching time to be achieved by the output stage. The input stage of the device is comprised of a highly efficient GaAIAs infrared
LED, used to drive the photovoltaic elements of the SSR. The output stage has two N-type MOSFETs, which allow both DC and AC to be switched to the output stage. The input and output stages are galvanically isolated with up to 3.5kV of breakdown voltage. Relay 2 Click uses two GPIO pins to allow the host MCU to control the relays. Those pins are labeled RL1 and RL2, and the relays are activated by writing the High logic on those pins. At the same time the relays are
activated, two LEDs (REL1, REL2) will indicate the relays states. The load can be connected to Relay 2 Click over the screw terminals. This Click board™ can be operated only with a 3.3V logic voltage level. The board must perform appropriate logic voltage level conversion before using MCUs with different logic levels. However, the Click board™ comes equipped with a library containing functions and an example code that can be used as a reference for further development.
Features overview
Development board
PIC18F57Q43 Curiosity Nano evaluation kit is a cutting-edge hardware platform designed to evaluate microcontrollers within the PIC18-Q43 family. Central to its design is the inclusion of the powerful PIC18F57Q43 microcontroller (MCU), offering advanced functionalities and robust performance. Key features of this evaluation kit include a yellow user LED and a responsive
mechanical user switch, providing seamless interaction and testing. The provision for a 32.768kHz crystal footprint ensures precision timing capabilities. With an onboard debugger boasting a green power and status LED, programming and debugging become intuitive and efficient. Further enhancing its utility is the Virtual serial port (CDC) and a debug GPIO channel (DGI
GPIO), offering extensive connectivity options. Powered via USB, this kit boasts an adjustable target voltage feature facilitated by the MIC5353 LDO regulator, ensuring stable operation with an output voltage ranging from 1.8V to 5.1V, with a maximum output current of 500mA, subject to ambient temperature and voltage constraints.
Microcontroller Overview
MCU Card / MCU
Architecture
PIC
MCU Memory (KB)
128
Silicon Vendor
Microchip
Pin count
48
RAM (Bytes)
8196
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Accessories
Curiosity Nano Base for Click boards is a versatile hardware extension platform created to streamline the integration between Curiosity Nano kits and extension boards, tailored explicitly for the mikroBUS™-standardized Click boards and Xplained Pro extension boards. This innovative base board (shield) offers seamless connectivity and expansion possibilities, simplifying experimentation and development. Key features include USB power compatibility from the Curiosity Nano kit, alongside an alternative external power input option for enhanced flexibility. The onboard Li-Ion/LiPo charger and management circuit ensure smooth operation for battery-powered applications, simplifying usage and management. Moreover, the base incorporates a fixed 3.3V PSU dedicated to target and mikroBUS™ power rails, alongside a fixed 5.0V boost converter catering to 5V power rails of mikroBUS™ sockets, providing stable power delivery for various connected devices.
Used MCU Pins
mikroBUS™ mapper
Take a closer look
Click board™ Schematic
Step by step
Project assembly
Start by selecting your development board and Click board™. Begin with the Curiosity Nano with PIC18F57Q43 as your development board.
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Application Output
1. Application Output - In Debug mode, the 'Application Output' window enables real-time data monitoring, offering direct insight into execution results. Ensure proper data display by configuring the environment correctly using the provided tutorial.
2. UART Terminal - Use the UART Terminal to monitor data transmission via a USB to UART converter, allowing direct communication between the Click board™ and your development system. Configure the baud rate and other serial settings according to your project's requirements to ensure proper functionality. For step-by-step setup instructions, refer to the provided tutorial.
3. Plot Output - The Plot feature offers a powerful way to visualize real-time sensor data, enabling trend analysis, debugging, and comparison of multiple data points. To set it up correctly, follow the provided tutorial, which includes a step-by-step example of using the Plot feature to display Click board™ readings. To use the Plot feature in your code, use the function: plot(*insert_graph_name*, variable_name);. This is a general format, and it is up to the user to replace 'insert_graph_name' with the actual graph name and 'variable_name' with the parameter to be displayed.
Software Support
Library Description
This library contains API for Relay2 Click driver.
Key functions:
relay2_relay2Control- Controls the Relay 2 pinrelay2_relay1Control- Controls the Relay 1 pin
Open Source
Code example
The complete application code and a ready-to-use project are available through the NECTO Studio Package Manager for direct installation in the NECTO Studio. The application code can also be found on the MIKROE GitHub account.
/*!
* \file
* \brief Relay 2 Click example
*
* # Description
* The application is composed of three sections :
*
* ## Application Init
* Initializes driver.
*
* ## Application Task
* Turns relays on and off.
*
*
* \author MikroE Team
*
*/
// ------------------------------------------------------------------- INCLUDES
#include "board.h"
#include "log.h"
#include "relay2.h"
// ------------------------------------------------------------------ VARIABLES
static relay2_t relay2;
static log_t logger;
// ------------------------------------------------------ APPLICATION FUNCTIONS
void application_init ( void )
{
log_cfg_t log_cfg;
relay2_cfg_t cfg;
/**
* Logger initialization.
* Default baud rate: 115200
* Default log level: LOG_LEVEL_DEBUG
* @note If USB_UART_RX and USB_UART_TX
* are defined as HAL_PIN_NC, you will
* need to define them manually for log to work.
* See @b LOG_MAP_USB_UART macro definition for detailed explanation.
*/
LOG_MAP_USB_UART( log_cfg );
log_init( &logger, &log_cfg );
log_info(&logger, "---- Application Init ----");
// Click initialization.
relay2_cfg_setup( &cfg );
RELAY2_MAP_MIKROBUS( cfg, MIKROBUS_1 );
relay2_init( &relay2, &cfg );
log_info( &logger, "---- App Init Done ----" );
}
void application_task ( void )
{
relay2_relay2_control(&relay2, 1 );
relay2_relay1_control(&relay2, 1 );
Delay_ms ( 1000 );
relay2_relay2_control(&relay2, 0 );
relay2_relay1_control(&relay2, 0 );
Delay_ms ( 1000 );
}
int main ( void )
{
/* Do not remove this line or clock might not be set correctly. */
#ifdef PREINIT_SUPPORTED
preinit();
#endif
application_init( );
for ( ; ; )
{
application_task( );
}
return 0;
}
// ------------------------------------------------------------------------ END
