RECOMMENDED WIRING DISTANCES
Refer to Table C for the recommended maximum distances (transformer to load), which are calculated with a 10 percent voltage drop. Distances are calculated in feet; values in parentheses are in meters.
Table C. Recommended Wiring Distances
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Consumed | 20 AWG (0.5 mm2) | 18 AWG (1.0 mm2) | 16 AWG (1.5 mm2) | ||
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| 10 | 333 ft (101 m) | 529 ft (161 m) | 840 ft (256 m) | |
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26 Volts | 20 | 166 ft (50 m) | 264 ft (80 m) | 420 ft (128 m) | |
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30 | 111 ft (33 m) | 176 ft (53 m) | 280 ft (85 m) | ||
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| 50 | 66 ft (20 m) | 105 ft (32 m) | 168 ft (51 m) | |
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POWER CONSUMPTION
Table D contains the estimated power consumption information for each model. These calculations are based on an input frequency setting of 60 Hz for 115 VAC and 50 Hz for 230 VAC.
Table D. Estimated Power Consumption
Model | Input Voltage | Input Fuse | Maximum Load | BTU/H* | |
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RCS8B5/ | 115 VAC | 1.6 A | 143 W, 1.24 A | 72 | |
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230 VAC | 1 A | 143 W, 0.62 A | 72 | ||
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RCS16B10/ | 115 VAC | 3 A | 280 W, 2.44 A | 123 | |
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230 VAC | 1.6 A | 282 W, 1.22 A | 119 | ||
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RCS16B20/ | 115 VAC | 5 A | 549 W, 4.27 A | 313 | |
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230 VAC | 3 A | 542 W, 2.35 A | 198 | ||
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RCS32B20/ | 115 VAC | 5 A | 549 W, 4.27 A | 313 | |
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230 VAC | 3 A | 542 W, 2.35 A | 198 | ||
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*BTU/H values for the transformer are equal to the difference between input power and output power.
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