Eaton ProtoAir Start-Up Guide
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4.2 Power Up ProtoAir
Check power requirements in the table below:
Power Requirement for ProtoAir External Gateway
Current Draw Type
ProtoAir Family
12V DC
24V DC
FPA
– W34 (Typical)
170mA
100mA
FPA
– W34 (Maximum)
240mA
140mA
NOTE:
These values are ‘nominal’ and a safety margin should be added to the power supply of the host
system. A safety margin of 25% is recommended.
Figure 7: Required Current Draw for the ProtoAir
Apply power to the ProtoAir as shown below in
Ensure that the power supply used complies
with the specifications provided in
The ProtoAir accepts 12-24V DC on pins 4 and 5.
Frame GND should be connected.
Power to
ProtoAir
ProtoAir
Pin #
Pin
Assignment
Power In (+)
Pin 4
V +
Power In (-)
Pin 5
V -
Frame Ground
Pin 6
FRAME GND
Figure 8: Connecting Power
