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  1. #1
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    Another relay ?

    Hello All,
    Need to connect relays,limited to 1 [email protected] channel.
    Can I use 1.3 [email protected]y? Am using 24Vpower supply,
    would this need a resistor,or?
    TIA
    Bear

  2. #2
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    I would assume that current is the rating of the contact, not the coil current. If you don't have the specs on the relay, for a DC type, just measure the resistance of the coil and use ohms law.
    Typically a small 24vdc relay coil current would be 20~80ma.
    Al.
    CNC, Mechatronics Integration and Custom Machine Design

    “Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.”
    Albert E.

  3. #3
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    Thanks for reply Al
    Not sure what Im doing.The control box "note" says "limit1amp@48v."
    Im assuming I supply voltage to control box pin1,when program M3
    is read,connects pin2 active makes circut.3/4,5/6,and so on (on control
    box, not computer pins)Has 4 connections,I believe optisolated.Am
    wondering(my relay reads 1.3@24v,am using 24 v.ac.from transformer)
    is thi sounding correct?
    TIA
    Bear

  4. #4
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    I would guess thats the contact rating, measure the resistance of the coil and divide it into 24 and this will give you the current of the coil.
    Al.
    CNC, Mechatronics Integration and Custom Machine Design

    “Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.”
    Albert E.

  5. #5
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    Thanks again Al
    Bear
    (hey,why does my post have a red "x"?)

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