Jul 2, 2008 #1 michelk Electrical Joined Jul 2, 2008 Messages 2 Location CA While perusing through the technical specs for a SICK PLS I have on hand, I got stumped on the notation used for the maximum current (see attached) Am I just reading into things, or is the value simply 600mA?
While perusing through the technical specs for a SICK PLS I have on hand, I got stumped on the notation used for the maximum current (see attached) Am I just reading into things, or is the value simply 600mA?
Jul 3, 2008 #2 itsmoked Electrical Joined Feb 18, 2005 Messages 19,114 Location US Poorly written. Likely a switching supply that takes the current it needs plus some sort of quiescent current. The key is the <= 17W. At 24V; 17W/24V = 708mA At 15V; (if it runs there) 17W/15V = 1.193A etc. Don't forget the added current for "external loads". Keith Cress kcress - http://www.flaminsystems.com Upvote 0 Downvote
Poorly written. Likely a switching supply that takes the current it needs plus some sort of quiescent current. The key is the <= 17W. At 24V; 17W/24V = 708mA At 15V; (if it runs there) 17W/15V = 1.193A etc. Don't forget the added current for "external loads". Keith Cress kcress - http://www.flaminsystems.com
Jul 3, 2008 Thread starter #3 michelk Electrical Joined Jul 2, 2008 Messages 2 Location CA Perfect. Thank you! Upvote 0 Downvote