Triangle Tube’s ProtoNode Startup Guide
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Figure 15: Power Connections
Apply power to ProtoNode as show below in
Figure 14
. Ensure that the power supply used complies with
the specifications provided in Appendix E.1.
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ProtoNode accepts either 9-30VDC or 12-24 VAC on pins 4 and 5.
Power Requirement for ProtoNode at 9V through 30 VDC or 12-24 VAC
Current Draw Type
ProtoNode Family
12VDC/VAC
24VDC/VAC
30VDC
FPC – N34 (Typical)
170mA
100mA
80mA
FPC – N34 (Maximum)
240mA
140mA
100mA
FPC – N35 (Typical)
210mA
100mA
90mA
FPC – N35 (Maximum)
250mA
130mA
100mA
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
3.5 Connecting Power to ProtoNode