
24VDC vs. 24VAC | Automation & Control Engineering Forum
Oct 4, 2000 · 24VDC. Our control outputs are almost always transistor outputs. The reason is simple: Long life and high speed sensing and switching. 24VAC can be used but is much less …
Why 24VDC? | Automation & Control Engineering Forum
Jan 13, 2005 · The way I heard it, an engineering guy told the marketing people that it didn't matter, having a "live zero" was in fact, an advantage. But back to 24Vdc. Some military …
24vdc Control | Automation & Control Engineering Forum
Jun 27, 2016 · Interposing relays for 24VDC control of 120VAC or 125VDC are used everywhere. Wire type and insulation must exceed the working voltage. The different voltage levels must be …
24VDC and RS-485 in same cable? - Control.com
Aug 7, 2009 · If given a choice between 24VDC and 24VAC, which would be preferable in terms of noise reduction? Is a 60Hz sine wave less noisy for a bus running at e.g. 9600Hz than is a …
24vac to 24vdc | Automation & Control Engineering Forum
May 17, 2001 · I need to power a 24vdc fan that draws 80ma and 2W. I have a 24vac supply. What is the best way to rectify it?
Control voltage, 24VDC or 230VAC
Apr 3, 2002 · We always use 24Vdc for control circuitry, and use 110Vac for contactor coils etc. (24Vdc coils generate so much heat when energised). Panels are designed so that 110Volt …
Fuses for 24V DC circuits | Automation & Control Engineering Forum
Mar 28, 2001 · I think the critical parameter here is if the 24VDC fuse will open the 120VAC circuit in the face of the high voltage and probably lower source impedance (more power to keep the …
24V DC wire colors | Automation & Control Engineering Forum
Oct 25, 2023 · I guess the more direct question is: What colors should I use for 24+, 24-, and control on a floating 24V DC system?
24VDC and 120VAC Control Circuits on the Same Conduit
Jan 27, 2017 · soyxan, The general practice is not to run AC and low-level DC (usually defined as less than 50 VDC) in the same conduit, but like everything in life there are very few hard and …
Negative Effects of Grounding (Earthing) a DC Power Supply
Jul 11, 2022 · Negative Effects of Grounding (Earthing) a DC Power Supply DC voltage systems exist to provide controllers and field devices with stable power, but it is not always clear when …