The ADU218 USB Solid-State Relay I/O Interface allows
control of 8 SSR outputs, 8 contact or TTL inputs, and 8 event counters via a
USB port. The ADU218 can effectively convert a standard PC to
a powerful PLC (programmable logic controller). High quality PhotoMOS
solid-state relays switch AC or DC loads. This low-cost serial relay
contact interface is easy to use with VB, VB.NET, and Visual C++ via standard
HID drivers included with Windows 98,2000,XP, Vista. A mini-driver ( DLL )* is
also provided allowing control using standard ASCII commands using familiar readfile , writefile commands. The ADU218 includes a 10' USB cable and is
available as a PCB or in an enclosure with several mounting options.