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  1. #1
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    Sep 2005
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    Separate 24V DC supplies

    In an industrial quality solution should I have separate 24V DC supplies for solenoid valve or relay actuation and other for inductive proximity switches? I’m posing the question because Bero proximity switches manual regarding cable routing specifies a minimum clearance or shielding to avoid interferences.

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  2. #2
    Join Date
    Dec 2003
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    Although having separate 24vdc supplies for inputs and outputs may be considered ideal, I have never experienced a problem in using a common supply, Either use a common regulated 24vdc supply or if unregulated, make sure there is sufficient capacitance to keep ripple to a minimum.
    If you set up a common ground plate and take the power supply common's and all shields to this common point, then this should take care of noise sensitive devices.
    Al.
    CNC, Mechatronics Integration and Custom Machine Design

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

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