24v Relay 8 Channel Module

Using Arduino General Electronics
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Hi,

Hope someone can answer a simple question and put my mind at ease. I have been given half a dozen 8 Channel 24V Relay Module BK_RL8_01 from elecfreaks (http://www.elecfreaks.com/estore/8-channel-5v-12v-24v-relay-module-bk-rl8-01.html). This board require 24v dc to drive the relay. On the site it states it is arduino compatible. It does not provide direction on how to connect. I assume: VCC to 24v +, GND to 24 -, Ch1 to digital pin. Do you ground the arduino to 24v - (signal ground?)
I do not wish to blow up my arduino.
Scematic: http://elecfreaks.com/estore/download/EF03009-8%20channel%20relay%20module.pdf

Your assistance would help a great deal.

Gouds

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The coil on those relays require 5V to the relay coils to switch. Connect Vcc to 5V. Connect gnd to Arduino ground. Connect CHx to digital output pins. A high on a pin should actuate the relay. The Arduino 5V power supply probably will not be sufficient. An external 5V supply capable of supplying enough current for the number of relay coils that will be on at once will be necessary. Connect the external supply ground to the other grounds.

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@groundfungus Not all relay modules are 5V. Here you can select the voltage (when ordering). And I see no voltage dropper/regulator so I think the model voltage is directly related to the relay they use. So no, 5V would not work with his module.

And yes, you are right.
CHx to Arduino pin
Vcc to 24V (or called +24V / positive power supply terminal)
GND to -24V (but I kind of hate that term..) / GND / negative power supply terminal AND the Arduino GND

Without the GND connected to both power supplies there is no reference for the Arduino pins. Current has to flow in a circle...

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Thanks for your replies. That has set my mind at ease. Should I add any protection to the digital pin side? To stop any voltage leaks / spikes, or does the circle have the required protection.

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That's already in the module. It is just designed to connect straight to an Arduino (or any kind of uC).

Just to check, you do have the 24V model? You can check this by reading the text on the relays itself.

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Thanks. Yeh, there the 24v ones. Thanks for your comments and help. Its great to see such a strong online community, and people willing to share there knowledge.

Thanks

Gouds