Installing the Transmitter
DC power requirements
Note: These requirements assume a single transmitter per cable. Connecting multiple transmitters to a single cable should be avoided.
If you are using DC power, the following requirements apply:
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•6 watts typical, 11 watts maximum
•At startup, the transmitter power source must provide a minimum of 1.5 amps of
•Length and conductor diameter of the power cable must be sized to provide 18 VDC minimum at the power terminals, at a load current of 0.5 amps. To size the cable, refer to Table
MinimumSupplyVoltage = 18V + (CableResistance ⋅ CableLength ⋅ 0.5 A)
Table 2-1 Typical power cable resistances at 68 °F (20 °C)
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14 AWG | 0.0050 | Ω/foot |
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16 AWG | 0.0080 | Ω/foot |
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18 AWG | 0.0128 | Ω/foot |
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20 AWG | 0.0204 | Ω/foot |
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2,5 mm2 | 0,0136 | Ω/meter |
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1,5 mm2 | 0,0228 | Ω/meter |
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1 mm2 | 0,0340 | Ω/meter |
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0,75 mm2 | 0,0460 | Ω/meter |
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0,5 mm2 | 0,0680 | Ω/meter |
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(1) These values include the resistance of both high and low conductors in a cable.
Example The transmitter is mounted 350 feet from a DC power supply. If you want to use 16 AWG
cable, calculate the required voltage at the DC power supply as follows:
MinimumSupplyVoltage = 18V + (CableResistance ⋅ CableLength ⋅ 0.5A)
MinimumSupplyVoltage = 18V + (0.0080 ohms/ft ⋅ 350 ft ⋅ 0.5A)
MinimumSupplyVoltage = 19.4V
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