Hi folks.
I have a device (a camera, but that's not important) with an integrated I/O port, which is similar to a contact closure. Actually, it may be exactly like a contact closure, but I'm not sure, since I'm not familiar with such equipment.
Anyway, I'm able to close the output circuit remotely (via software). What I want to do is use this I/O port to turn on a standard electrical device (think of the standard device as a light bulb). The device runs on standard 120V AC.
Please see the attached diagram for information on the I/O port.
My question is: how would I wire up the light bulb to turn on when the I/O circuit is closed? What parts (available from Radio Shack or such) would I need to buy, and how would I connect it all?
Please let me know if I haven't described the situation clearly. Thanks!
I have a device (a camera, but that's not important) with an integrated I/O port, which is similar to a contact closure. Actually, it may be exactly like a contact closure, but I'm not sure, since I'm not familiar with such equipment.
Anyway, I'm able to close the output circuit remotely (via software). What I want to do is use this I/O port to turn on a standard electrical device (think of the standard device as a light bulb). The device runs on standard 120V AC.
Please see the attached diagram for information on the I/O port.
My question is: how would I wire up the light bulb to turn on when the I/O circuit is closed? What parts (available from Radio Shack or such) would I need to buy, and how would I connect it all?
Please let me know if I haven't described the situation clearly. Thanks!