Specifications

Electrical Specifications

Nominal input network voltage

15

VDC

Minimum operating network voltage

14.25 VDC

 

 

Maximum operating network voltage

15.75 VDC

 

 

Maximum operating current

200 mA @ nominal

 

input network voltage

 

 

 

Relay contact voltage rating

12

VDC, 30 VDC max.

 

 

Maximum relay current

5 A DC*

 

 

 

Nominal 12 V/24 V thermostat input voltage

12

VDC/24 VDC = On

 

 

Minimum 12 V/24 V thermostat input voltage

9.5 VDC

 

 

 

Maximum 12 V/24 V thermostat input voltage

30

VDC

 

 

Typical 12 V/24 V thermostat input current

14.6 mA @ 12 V

 

 

 

Nominal 12 V/24 V generator running B+ voltage

12

VDC/24 VDC= On

 

 

Minimum 12 V/24 V generator running B+ voltage

9.5 VDC

 

 

 

Maximum 12 V/24 V generator running B+ voltage

30

VDC

 

 

Typical 12 V/24 V generator running B+ current

14.6 mA @ 12 V

 

 

Communication physical layer

2, CAN

 

 

Communication protocol

Xanbus

 

 

Maximum cable length

130 ft. (40 m)

 

 

 

*Limited to Class 2 levels (100 VA) as in Chapter 2, page 2–6.

Mechanical Specifications

Dimensions

Weight

Mounting

Connectors

5

3

× 3

3

× 1

1

"

4

4

2

 

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--

 

--

 

(146 × 95.5 × 37 mm)

0.5lb. (225 g) 4 #6 screws

2 × Xanbus: RJ45—8 pins

20-contact pluggable connector (Tyco Mate ’n’ Lok 2 connector)

A–2

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Automatic Generator specifications

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