Description
OPTO SWITCHER
This free-standing unit allows the remote switching of mains powered equipment such as illuminated signs, cue lights etc., while maintaining electrical isolation from the mains. Control on type 42-682 is implemented using either a closing contact across XLR pins 1 & 3, or by applying 5-15 volts DC across XLR pins 2 & 3. Switching occurs at the zero-crossing point of the mains cycle, which, together with spike suppression components, ensures that interference is virtually eliminated. Mains input and output connectors are IEC (CEE22) 3 pole with a 20mm fuse on the input line. The control input uses an XLR 3 pin female panel connector.
Mating connector stock codes:
Technical Specification:
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Mains input: | 230V AC |
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Fuse: | 20mm, 6.3A (T) HRC (stock code 42-275) |
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Mains output: | 1.5kW |
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Contact closure output: | 5V DC at 17mA (close to switch load on) |
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DC input: | 5-15V DC (pin 2 positive) (high to switch load on) |
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| 5V DC at 9mA |
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| 15V DC at 40mA |
The control voltage may be increased up to 50V DC by adding a 1k resistor in series with the positive input.
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Control to mains isolation: | 1.5kV |
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Dimensions: | 107mm × 93mm × 50mm |
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Weight: | 320g |
Application note: The switcher can supply a current of up to 8mA when switched off, so it may not be suitable for driving very light loads e.g. some LED lights etc.
WARNING: THE CASE IS CONNECTED TO MAINS EARTH – ALWAYS USE MAINS EARTH!