Cable Routing in Analog Vs Discrete Vs Comms
Cable Routing in Analog Vs Discrete Vs Comms
(OP)
Just for the clarity and clear confusion::
Question 1:
Can Analog 24VDC vs Discrete 24VDC vs Comm (Ethernet) be routed in the same conduit?
Question 2:
Can Analog 24VDC vs Discrete 120VAC be routed in the same conduit?
Question 3:
Can Discrete 120VAC vs Comm (Ethernet) be routed in the same conduit?
Question 4:
Can Analog 120VAC vs Comm (Ethernet) be routed in the same conduit?
Appreciate your help in advance.
Thanks
Question 1:
Can Analog 24VDC vs Discrete 24VDC vs Comm (Ethernet) be routed in the same conduit?
Question 2:
Can Analog 24VDC vs Discrete 120VAC be routed in the same conduit?
Question 3:
Can Discrete 120VAC vs Comm (Ethernet) be routed in the same conduit?
Question 4:
Can Analog 120VAC vs Comm (Ethernet) be routed in the same conduit?
Appreciate your help in advance.
Thanks





RE: Cable Routing in Analog Vs Discrete Vs Comms
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RE: Cable Routing in Analog Vs Discrete Vs Comms
Note that the NEC is concerned with fire, electrocution, and other life safety issues, and does not concern itself with whether or how well the comms or low voltage signals will actually work in any of the instances you have suggested, unless the low voltage signals were associated somehow with safety, in which case you would have some 'splainin' to do.
In general, sharing the same conduit between power and signals is just a bad idea, and sharing conduit among dissimilar signals is also a bad idea, even if not expressly forbidden by someone. That does not mean that you can't get everything to work properly and be safe and reliable, given enough money and time. It's just usually not worth the trouble.
Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
RE: Cable Routing in Analog Vs Discrete Vs Comms
The longer answer is it depends. IF the 24VDC stuff is not signals but rather actuator power signals and such then it will probably work. The Ethernet should just plain NOT be run next to power.
Keith Cress
kcress - http://www.flaminsystems.com