Low voltage control module
First Claim
1. A low voltage controller comprising:
- a circuit board having first and second lengthwise ends and having a high voltage input proximate the first end and a high voltage output proximate the second end, the high voltage input adapted for receiving an AC high voltage;
a voltage conversion circuit disposed on the circuit board between the first and second ends and including a step-down transformer, the voltage conversion circuit being structured for converting the AC high voltage to at least one DC low voltage;
a power terminal;
at least one load switch disposed on the circuit board and activated by use of the at least one DC low voltage for controllably switching the AC high voltage from the power terminal to a first output of the high voltage output; and
a hot wire providing an electrical connection for transferring the AC high voltage from the high voltage input to the power terminal.
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Abstract
A low voltage controller includes a circuit board having first and second lengthwise ends and having a high voltage input proximate the first end and a high voltage output proximate the second end, the high voltage input for receiving an AC high voltage, a voltage conversion circuit disposed on the circuit board between the first and second ends and including a step-down transformer, the voltage conversion circuit being structured for converting the AC high voltage to at least one DC low voltage, a power terminal, at least one load switch disposed on the circuit board and activated by use of the at least one DC low voltage for controllably switching the AC high voltage from the power terminal to a first output of the high voltage output, and a hot wire providing an electrical connection for transferring the AC high voltage from the high voltage input to the power terminal.
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26 Claims
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1. A low voltage controller comprising:
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a circuit board having first and second lengthwise ends and having a high voltage input proximate the first end and a high voltage output proximate the second end, the high voltage input adapted for receiving an AC high voltage;
a voltage conversion circuit disposed on the circuit board between the first and second ends and including a step-down transformer, the voltage conversion circuit being structured for converting the AC high voltage to at least one DC low voltage;
a power terminal;
at least one load switch disposed on the circuit board and activated by use of the at least one DC low voltage for controllably switching the AC high voltage from the power terminal to a first output of the high voltage output; and
a hot wire providing an electrical connection for transferring the AC high voltage from the high voltage input to the power terminal. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A low voltage controller for switching a high voltage load comprising:
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a case having approximate dimensions of 9.5 inches overall length, 1.72 inches width, and 1.14 inches height, the case having a mounting location proximate each lengthwise end and an approximate distance of 8.91 inches between the mounting locations;
a circuit board disposed within the case;
an input for receiving a first AC high voltage;
a step-down transformer mounted on the circuit board and structured for stepping a second AC high voltage down to an AC low voltage, the second AC high voltage being obtained from the first AC high voltage;
a voltage converter mounted on the circuit board and operative to convert the AC low voltage to a DC low voltage;
a relay for on/off switching of the first AC high voltage to an external load; and
a control circuit powered by the DC low voltage, having a control input structured for obtaining a DC low voltage control signal, and structured for controlling the on/off switching of the relay based on the DC low voltage control signal. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25, 26)
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