I'm trying to design a computer-controlled power ON/OFF system for the device I'm working on. what I need is that I can turn device on or off with computer, and I have the means to apply 5v digital output from my computer (by using a DAQ). I found something about AQH3223 on the internet and bought the IC, tested it initially, and designed my PCB. But it seems like I tested it sloppy, because the device turns on, but does NOT turn off. I apply digital trigger to Power ON pins (pin 2), the input supply goes in pin 8 (VCC-IN), and is feeded to my device from pin 6 (VCC). Also, I have positive and negative supply voltages, thus the double design.
Now like I said, when I apply trigger, both SSRs work fine and turn on, but when I put it off (by turning digital output to zero) they're still on. I even tested the ICs on breadboard (this time thoroughly), and got the same result. I apply 5v to trigger and an input feed to pin 8, and a LED is connected to pin 6 that is grounded. this time, the LED is always on unless I take down the feed voltage on pin 8. I also did some search and found this topic Triac BTA316 does not turn off but they didn't find any answer either.
is there an easy fix for this? or better, another way to do this turning on and off? thanks.