Siemens SIPROCESS GA700 Operating Instructions Manual page 101

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Figure 8-14
Observe the following information on spark suppression:
● To suppress sparks via relay contacts, you can use RC elements. In direct current
operation, you can also use a spark killer diode instead of the RC element.
● The RC element results in a drop-out delay for an inductive component, for example, a
solenoid valve. To rate the RC element accordingly, use the following rule of thumb:
– R [ Ω ] ≈ 0.2 x R
– C [μF] ≈ I
● You must use a non-polarized capacitor "C".
● When connecting the RC element, refer to the previous figure/figures.
Wall-mounted device
Operating Instructions, 05/2018, A5E31930403-06
Standard terminal block, terminal row A: Function in the analyzer
Terminal end/spark suppression
Power supply unit
Digital outputs: Contact load max. 24 V/1.7 A, AC/DC. Shown relay contacts: relay coil has
zero current
Wall-mounted device: Example of spark suppression on a relay contact
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[ A ]
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Connecting the device
8.2 Electrical connections
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