ProtoNode Start-Up Guide
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4.6
Power-Up ProtoNode
Apply power to ProtoNode as show below in
Figure 15
.
Ensure that the power supply used
complies with the specifications provided in
Appendix C.1
.
ProtoNode accepts either 9-30VDC or 12-24 VAC on pins 4 and 5.
Frame GND should be connected.
Power Requirement for ProtoNode External Gateway
Current Draw Type
ProtoNode Family
12VDC/VAC
24VDC/VAC
30VDC
FPC
– N34, N36, N38 (Typical)
170mA
100mA
80mA
FPC
– N34, N36, N38 (Maximum)
240mA
140mA
100mA
FPC
– N35, N37, N39 (Typical)
210mA
130mA
90mA
FPC
– N35, N37, N39 (Maximum)
250mA
170mA
110mA
FPC
– N40 (Typical)
170mA
100mA
80mA
FPC
– N40 (Maximum)
240mA
140mA
100mA
FPC
– N42 Slave (Maximum)
550mA
280mA
220mA
FPC
– N42 Master (Maximum)
980mA
510mA
400mA
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 14: Required current draw for the ProtoNode
Power to
ProtoNode
ProtoNode
Pin #
Pin
Assignment
Power In (+)
Pin 4
V +
Power In (-)
Pin 5
V -
Frame Ground
Pin 6
FRAME GND
Figure 15: Power Connections
