Applying the open collector voltage as Steve N5AC advised then a small relay means an iOS or Android app with a Belkin "WeMo" IP switch & plug pack allows me full control to put my 6000 into "Standby or On" so the gps reference keeps running. Great solution, happy camper. Small caveat until the next release is power off twice for the command to activate the stanby state, no big deal.
Posted 5 years ago
George Molnar, KF2T, Elmer
Steve - N5AC, VP Engineering / CTO
OK.... Now the XYL has spotted your reply in my email its off to our local version of Home Depot for more switches. Now you have started a remote craze here thats going to dent my already bruised credit cards. ..... LOL :-)
George Molnar, KF2T, Elmer
KY6LA - Howard, Elmer
George Molnar, KF2T, Elmer
Here you go. It's basic, but works like a champ. I also have an LED in parallel with the relay coil for tally purposes, but it's purely optional.
Tim - W4TME, Customer Experience Manager
You know the next question will be for a BOM with part numbers, right? ;-)
And UL, CSA, FCC approvals and certification labels, ISO 9001 support, along will MIL-SPEC documentation and SCIF compliance. Final price: $5,999 in quantities of 1000 or more.
George Molnar, KF2T, Elmer
Built it all into a small box and that's all she wrote...
Tim - W4TME, Customer Experience Manager
Looks like a marketing opportunity to me ;-)
Matt - KD5FGE, Employee
KY6LA - Howard, Elmer
George Molnar, KF2T, Elmer
George Molnar, KF2T, Elmer
I recently added a remote (feedpoint mounted) antenna tuner to my system. The MFJ 998RT does a great job of matching my antenna, but does occasionally need to be reset by having power disconnected briefly. When I'm in the shack, it's easy to flip a switch, but with my remote operations, I usually have to call my tech support rep (teenage daughter) to reset.
The WeMo project worked great for rig control, but now another set of contact closures would sure help remotely reset the tuner. Enter the Global Cache IP2CC. Three closures controlled by an ethernet controlled device. Control from anywhere with Roomie Remote app or similar (open the necessary ports on your router).
As the shack has evolved, I've eliminated wall warts and added a deep cycle 12 volt battery to my station bus. The WeMo solution became a little clunky as a result. Although, as you can read above, they work fine if your architecture is appropriate.
Now my Flex remote on and tuner reset are accessible anywhere. Looking for a use for the third relay. I wonder if I could make it a CW key?
The IP2CC is available from a variety of places on line.
Remote operation is a blast.
73
Geo
The WeMo project worked great for rig control, but now another set of contact closures would sure help remotely reset the tuner. Enter the Global Cache IP2CC. Three closures controlled by an ethernet controlled device. Control from anywhere with Roomie Remote app or similar (open the necessary ports on your router).
As the shack has evolved, I've eliminated wall warts and added a deep cycle 12 volt battery to my station bus. The WeMo solution became a little clunky as a result. Although, as you can read above, they work fine if your architecture is appropriate.
Now my Flex remote on and tuner reset are accessible anywhere. Looking for a use for the third relay. I wonder if I could make it a CW key?
The IP2CC is available from a variety of places on line.
Remote operation is a blast.
73
Geo
(Edited)
This is great but I was wondering if the Flex 6000 will ever be able to be turned on/off without the need to use any external devices? As an example, I have both the Elecraft KPA500 and KAT500 both of which can be turned on and off via software control. No other devices are required.
Norm - W7CK
Norm - W7CK
George Molnar, KF2T, Elmer
Hi Norm, if the link between the Flex (a radio server) and SSDR (a client) is the problem, it could lead to a hang not recoverable by software. Thus, the hard closure. While a software "on/off" might be good for some circumstances, I like the ability to remotely reboot the server directly.
I'm attaching a shot of the interface for those interested.
I'm attaching a shot of the interface for those interested.
(Edited)
HI George
can you explain how the Flex is connected to the Global cache unit. if you explained that I am missing it. I assume the Remote RCA jack on the back of the flex connects to one of the 3 ports? if so is it just 2 wires direct or some other electronics involved?
thanks
K4JKB
can you explain how the Flex is connected to the Global cache unit. if you explained that I am missing it. I assume the Remote RCA jack on the back of the flex connects to one of the 3 ports? if so is it just 2 wires direct or some other electronics involved?
thanks
K4JKB
George Molnar, KF2T, Elmer
Just two wires - contact closure to the RCA connector. Remote on needs to be enabled in the Flex setup.
Where do you find the remote on in the menu?
Under settings, radio setup. It’s on the radio tab, “Remote On”, and can be enabled or disabled. This activates the RCA port on the back of the radio to control powering on and off, then you just need some kind of remote relay to either open or close the circuit there.
Hope that helps,
Justin
KL2D
Hope that helps,
Justin
KL2D
Top of the list of course....
Steve - N5AC, VP Engineering / CTO
Ken - NM9P, Elmer
I am planning to use this unit. It is very similar to the WiMo but about 1/3 the cost.
I bought three of them at Christmas from Amazon.
I have been playing with them to get used to the software by turning lights on and off from my office via my iPhone both via WiFI and Cellular. It works well.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IWHDAKA?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s...
It is only US$21.99 and has applications for iPhone/iPad and Android phones.
I will be using a 117VAC relay connected to the switched AC of the Ankuoo Neo and using two N.O. contacts from the relay to switch the remote port on and off. I see no reason, other than fear of short circuits, to use a wall wart or other power supply to activate a 12 volt relay when a 117 VAC will do the trick. Unfortunately the relays I ordered won't arrive for several weeks.
I will use another unit to control the 12 PS feeding the Flex and other rigs in case I need to do a complete cold reboot, and will use a third unit to power cycle the computer if necessary.
One of them may do back-up duty as a vacation lamp-minder. I won't be leaving the station wired for remote ops all the time because of the tendency for Indiana to have pop-up severe thunderstorms with lightning for over half the year. (There ARE some advantages to living where it gets colder in the winter!)
Ken - NM9P
I bought three of them at Christmas from Amazon.
I have been playing with them to get used to the software by turning lights on and off from my office via my iPhone both via WiFI and Cellular. It works well.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IWHDAKA?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s...
It is only US$21.99 and has applications for iPhone/iPad and Android phones.
I will be using a 117VAC relay connected to the switched AC of the Ankuoo Neo and using two N.O. contacts from the relay to switch the remote port on and off. I see no reason, other than fear of short circuits, to use a wall wart or other power supply to activate a 12 volt relay when a 117 VAC will do the trick. Unfortunately the relays I ordered won't arrive for several weeks.
I will use another unit to control the 12 PS feeding the Flex and other rigs in case I need to do a complete cold reboot, and will use a third unit to power cycle the computer if necessary.
One of them may do back-up duty as a vacation lamp-minder. I won't be leaving the station wired for remote ops all the time because of the tendency for Indiana to have pop-up severe thunderstorms with lightning for over half the year. (There ARE some advantages to living where it gets colder in the winter!)
Ken - NM9P
Did you notice the 26% to 46% ratio of 890 reviews vs 18% to 53% of 5,618 reviews?
... a soft button in SSDR called "Power Off"
It will give me a better feeling if i like to stop remote working and i can shutdown my Flex6 on normal way (like press Power button on my F6 - then switch off the PSU
Then i can switch off also any MEMO to switch off the PSU.
If i like to restart remote i start MEMO switch for PSU and then F6 came up
Bad idea?
Chris
It will give me a better feeling if i like to stop remote working and i can shutdown my Flex6 on normal way (like press Power button on my F6 - then switch off the PSU
Then i can switch off also any MEMO to switch off the PSU.
If i like to restart remote i start MEMO switch for PSU and then F6 came up
Bad idea?
Chris
Good idea. Even when not working remotely it can be handy to be able to turn off the Flex using SmartSDR.
I find a simple ground at the "remote on" RCA is not turning the radio on. "Remote" is blue in the radio set up. The radio itself is off. Ground is supplied by a relay. The V2 hardware manual notes a max 3.3v dc. Should I be reading this that I should be pulling a +3v line to ground to make the remote on work?
Shorting the rca center and ground turns the radio on, disconnecting the short turns the radio off.
