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Unread 08-02-2011, 08:12
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Re: Relay I/O Current
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Originally Posted by Al Skierkiewicz View Post
<R42> Each power-regulating device (speed controller or relay module) shall control one and only one electrical load (motor, actuator, light or compressor).
Exception: Multiple low-load, pneumatic solenoid valves or lights may be connected to a single relay module. This would allow one relay module to drive multiple pneumatic actions or multiple lights. No other electrical load can be connected to a relay module used in this manner.

Does this help?
Al,

Wouldn't <R39-F> allow a custom circuit with LED's to be connected to (and derive its power from) the relay outputs (or digital outputs)?

Mike
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As easy as 355/113...
Last edited by Mike Betts : 08-02-2011 at 08:15.