{"product_id":"raspberry-pi-cm5-relay-controller-for-smart-home-industrial-automation-kincony-pi5m8","title":"Raspberry Pi CM5 Relay Controller for Smart Home \u0026 Industrial Automation - KinCony Pi5M8","description":"\u003ch1\u003eKinCony Pi5M8 – Raspberry Pi CM5 DIN Rail MOSFET Controller for Smart Home \u0026amp; Industrial Automation\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.kincony.com\/images\/Pi5M8\/Pi5M8-1.jpg\" alt=\"raspberry pi 5 relay board\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKinCony Pi5M8\u003c\/strong\u003e is a powerful Raspberry Pi-based IoT gateway designed for smart home automation and industrial control applications. Powered by the \u003cstrong\u003eRaspberry Pi Compute Module 5 (CM5)\u003c\/strong\u003e, it integrates 8-channel MOSFET outputs, optocoupler-isolated digital inputs, analog inputs, RS232\/RS485 communication interfaces, PWM outputs, and multiple expansion interfaces into a compact DIN rail aluminum enclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Raspberry Pi CM5 directly manages MOSFET outputs, digital inputs, analog inputs, PWM outputs, and serial communication ports, making it easy to deploy automation solutions using \u003cstrong\u003eHome Assistant\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eNode-RED\u003c\/strong\u003e, MQTT, Modbus, Docker, Python, and other Linux-based software platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePi5M8 is ideal for controlling DC loads such as LED strips, solenoid valves, DC motors, industrial actuators, and custom automation equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.kincony.com\/images\/Pi5M8\/Pi5M8-5.jpg\" alt=\"raspberry pi 5 relay board\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowered by Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 (CM5)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8-channel MOSFET outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 optocoupler-isolated digital inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports Home Assistant and Node-RED\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRS232 and RS485 communication ports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2-channel PWM outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 × DC 0-5V analog inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 × 4-20mA analog inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20 free GPIO expansion pins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGigabit Ethernet support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM.2 M-Key PCIe expansion socket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSSD1306 I2C OLED display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndustrial DIN rail aluminum enclosure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for smart home and industrial automation applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.kincony.com\/images\/Pi5M8\/Pi5M8-7.jpg\" alt=\"raspberry pi 5 relay board\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKinCony Pi5M8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDescription\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKinCony Automation Local Server – Pi5M8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProcessor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRaspberry Pi Compute Module 5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e170mm × 105mm × 58mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstallation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDIN Rail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAluminum Shell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDC 12V–24V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-20°C to 70°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Humidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20%–80%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEthernet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 × RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet (IPv4\/IPv6)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 × USB 3.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHDMI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 × Full-size HDMI 2.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB-C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 × USB-C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emicroSD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 × microSD Card Slot (Lite version only)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRS232\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 Port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRS485\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 Port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOLED Display\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSSD1306 I2C OLED\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExpansion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM.2 M-Key PCIe Socket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGPIO Expansion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCM5 GPIO Extender\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCooling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeatsink + Fan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMOSFET Output Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput Channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMOSFET\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2A per channel (continuous operation)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Loads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLED strips, solenoid valves, DC motors, relays, industrial actuators\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDigital Input Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput Channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIsolation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptocoupler Isolation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSignal Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDry Contact\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Cable Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 meters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLogic \"1\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDC 0V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLogic \"0\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDC 12V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAnalog Inputs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChannels\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVoltage Input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 × DC 0-5V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCurrent Input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 × 4-20mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePWM Outputs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePWM Channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommunication Interfaces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Gigabit Ethernet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × RS232\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × RS485\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 × USB 3.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × HDMI 2.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × USB-C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × microSD Card Slot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 × PWM Outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 × 0-5V Analog Inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 × 4-20mA Analog Inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFree GPIO Expansion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pi5M8 provides 20 free GPIOs from the Raspberry Pi CM5 module for custom hardware expansion and software development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGPIO21, GPIO20, GPIO16, GPIO01, GPIO07, GPIO08, GPIO25, GPIO24, GPIO23, 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computer using a USB-C cable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRun the Raspberry Pi \u003cstrong\u003erpiboot\u003c\/strong\u003e utility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe eMMC or microSD storage will appear as a removable drive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlash Raspberry Pi OS or other Linux distributions directly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.kincony.com\/images\/Pi5M8\/Pi5M8-8.jpg\" alt=\"raspberry pi 5 relay board\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePackage Options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBundle A\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePi5M8 Mainboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWithout CM5 Module\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeatsink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooling Fan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.kincony.com\/images\/Pi5M8\/SKU1_pix600.jpg\" alt=\"raspberry pi 5 relay board\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBundle B\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePi5M8 Mainboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCM5 Module (CM5004000)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4GB RAM Lite Version\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeatsink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooling Fan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.kincony.com\/images\/Pi5M8\/SKU2_pix600.jpg\" alt=\"raspberry pi 5 relay board\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome Assistant Local Server\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNode-RED Automation Controller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndustrial Automation Systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLED Lighting Control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolenoid Valve Control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDC Motor Control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndustrial Process Control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMQTT and Modbus Gateway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmart Home Automation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIoT Edge Computing Applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSoftware Support\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome Assistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNode-RED\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaspberry Pi OS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMQTT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModbus RTU\/TCP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDocker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePython\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLinux-based Automation Software\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Pi5M8?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe KinCony Pi5M8 combines the processing power of Raspberry Pi CM5 with industrial-grade MOSFET outputs, isolated digital inputs, analog inputs, and communication interfaces in a single DIN rail enclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike traditional PLCs or MOSFET driver boards, Pi5M8 can run Home Assistant, Node-RED, Docker containers, MQTT brokers, and custom Linux applications directly on the device, making it a complete automation server and controller in one compact platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are building a smart home, industrial control system, lighting controller, or IoT gateway, Pi5M8 provides a flexible, reliable, and expandable solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated technical information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e———————————\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kincony.com\/forum\/showthread.php?tid=9388\"\u003eKinCony Pi5M8 Raspberry Pi iot gateway CM5 GPIO pins define\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kincony.com\/forum\/showthread.php?tid=9387\"\u003eKinCony Pi5M8 Node-Red testing flows demo example\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca 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