How do I convert 10 to 24 volts dc input to 6 vdc output?
How do I convert 10 to 24 volts dc input to 6 vdc output?
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I have an application using a 24VDC/20AMP permanent magnet 56C faced motor coupled to a reducer. I want to add a spring actuated/electrically released brake between them. The problem is, my customer wants to run the motor at different voltages to get different output speeds at the reducer.
The brakes I am looking at are available with 6, 12 or 24 volt coils. Since the customer is using voltages from 10 to 24, I can't use these brakes as supplied, since they only allow plus or minus 10% voltage input.
So I wondered if those different input voltages, 10 to 24, could be converted to a steady 6 volt dc output. I could then use the brake with the 6 volt coil, which is rated under 2 amps.
Is this easy to do?
The brakes I am looking at are available with 6, 12 or 24 volt coils. Since the customer is using voltages from 10 to 24, I can't use these brakes as supplied, since they only allow plus or minus 10% voltage input.
So I wondered if those different input voltages, 10 to 24, could be converted to a steady 6 volt dc output. I could then use the brake with the 6 volt coil, which is rated under 2 amps.
Is this easy to do?





RE: How do I convert 10 to 24 volts dc input to 6 vdc output?
Look for a relay that will operate on a wide range of voltages.
Use a relay and a light bulb to ballast the relay coil and extend the normal operating range.
Use a relay with a series resistor and a Zener diode.
There used to be a delightful line in our code book that suggested that difficult code applications may often be solved "Through the exercise of ingenuity." That may be needed to solve this problem.
Bill
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RE: How do I convert 10 to 24 volts dc input to 6 vdc output?
http://www.cui.com/pdffiles/PTK15-T%20series.pdf
Keith Cress
kcress - http://www.flaminsystems.com
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RE: How do I convert 10 to 24 volts dc input to 6 vdc output?
The motor is rated 24VDC at 20 amps. The power supply has enough output to run 10 of these units simultaneously.
The application has only two leads available, the ones going to the motor/reducer. I can add no more, so I have to wire the brake in parallel with the motor. With that in mind, I need something between the motor and the brake wiring. Perhaps the device Keith mentioned is something I should consider. I will contact the manufacturer for their input.
If this doesn't make sense, please let me know.
Thanks again, Paul
RE: How do I convert 10 to 24 volts dc input to 6 vdc output?
There are switching power supplies which convert 10 to 24V DC to a voltage like 6V DC. Depending on the application and the power supply, you may need a relay (powered off the 6V)in series with the motor to prevent motor lock up when power is first applied.
RE: How do I convert 10 to 24 volts dc input to 6 vdc output?
RE: How do I convert 10 to 24 volts dc input to 6 vdc output?
RE: How do I convert 10 to 24 volts dc input to 6 vdc output?
Keith Cress
kcress - http://www.flaminsystems.com
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To answer Keith, this is for 10 motor driven plating barrels. They connect to power when they are lowered into the tank. When they are removed, the brake will be spring applied. Whet ever is done to control the brake will be on the barrel, under cover.
RE: How do I convert 10 to 24 volts dc input to 6 vdc output?
RE: How do I convert 10 to 24 volts dc input to 6 vdc output?
RE: How do I convert 10 to 24 volts dc input to 6 vdc output?
RE: How do I convert 10 to 24 volts dc input to 6 vdc output?