Micro Process Controller
The Micro Process Controller is a unit by DiRen with 6 switched relays, connected via a parallel interface (or serial to parallel converter) with a through port for a parallel printer.
The switched relays allow you to control other electrical equipment, such a as lights, radio, or even time sensitive photographic control. Controlled by the computer, this allows speed of switching to be set from micro-seconds to days.
Two units could be connected in series if no printer is used. Each relay could switch up to 240V AC at 3 amps and easily controlled from BASIC.
The MPC unit was contained in a small black box and powered either by 9V battery or external 9V 250mA power supply.
Advertised features:
- Inexpensive
- Self-contained unit
- Connects to a computer's printers parallel interface
- Very simple to use and program
- Switches DC and AC voltages up to 3 Amps @ 240 Volts AC
- Can plug in line with printer or second controller
- Independently fused switching circuits
- No fuss. Just plug in and go.
Title: Micro Process Controller
Interface Type: I/O Interface
Connection: Centronics Port
Through-Connector: YES
Manufacturer: DiRen
Year First Sold: Unknown
Original Price: Unknown
Download Manual: Micro Process Controller Manual (PFD and MS-Word DOC)
Accompanying Software: Unknown