BCS Power Supply?
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Oops! Should have checked their prices first. Sorry!
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LOL... no problem. I ran across that too.RonRock wrote:Oops! Should have checked their prices first. Sorry!
Thanks
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6-10VDC is the operating range of the BCS.
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ECC wrote:6-10VDC is the operating range of the BCS.
Thanks for the input!.
BTW... I just realized I can use the +5Vdc terminal for manual control of the SSR's via physical switches. So other than really not wanting to build the "wall wort" into a panel, I think I'm real close.
Ed
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Here are a few options for a duplex in your panel, if you don't like the standard 'hardware store' duplex receptacle.
http://www.mcmaster.com/#1671k13/=591e91
http://www.automationdirect.com/adc/Sho ... ts/FA-REC3
http://www.mcmaster.com/#1671k13/=591e91
http://www.automationdirect.com/adc/Sho ... ts/FA-REC3
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We seem to have danced all around this. Is there a reason I should use the power supply provided with the BCS-460 instead of a chassis/panel mount, direct wired one? Other that the expense of buying an additionl power supply and the difficulty I'm having locating one, am I missing something?ECC wrote:Here are a few options for a duplex in your panel, if you don't like the standard 'hardware store' duplex receptacle.
http://www.mcmaster.com/#1671k13/=591e91
http://www.automationdirect.com/adc/Sho ... ts/FA-REC3
I'm not an electrical wiz, so I'm not testing you. It just seems that if Im gonna mount the BCS in an box, would it not be cleaner without the receptacle & plug?
BTW... I really do appreciate your input, I'm just trying to understand what my options are.
Ed
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As long as you meet/exceed the power requirements in the Technical Specs page of the wiki, you can use whatever power supply that you'd like. You do not need to use the provided supply.
I think you pretty much nailed the reasons why not to use a different one. They're difficult to locate, and potentially expensive. The BCS was designed around the included power supply, and it has proven to be inexpensive and reliable. But if you find an alternate power supply, please keep us posted.
I think you pretty much nailed the reasons why not to use a different one. They're difficult to locate, and potentially expensive. The BCS was designed around the included power supply, and it has proven to be inexpensive and reliable. But if you find an alternate power supply, please keep us posted.
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I have about given up on the search myself. FWIW, I did see a photo (sorry can't remember who's it is) he had his BCS in an enclosure, rather than a receptacle or separate power supply he wired in a short "pigtail" with a female end and plugged in the BCS transformer. Not the cleanest solution but worked. I'm probably going to go that way.
I did find this in my search,
http://www.hobbytron.com/GM69VoltPowerS ... 8nhj5psnsv
Unfortunately it is only good for 100mA. Too bad.
I did find this in my search,
http://www.hobbytron.com/GM69VoltPowerS ... 8nhj5psnsv
Unfortunately it is only good for 100mA. Too bad.
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I ordered a din rail mount receptacle to plug the wall wort into.
I have to say, I'm disappointed that I have to make room for a receptacle and the wall wort. The problem is that the BCS operates between 6 and 10vdc. 5 volt and 12 volt supplies are very common.
Ed
I have to say, I'm disappointed that I have to make room for a receptacle and the wall wort. The problem is that the BCS operates between 6 and 10vdc. 5 volt and 12 volt supplies are very common.
Ed