Wiring Inputs And Outputs; Wiring Specifications - Automated Logic SE6166 Technical Instructions

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Wiring inputs and outputs

Wiring
Input wiring
specifications
Input
0–5 Vdc
0–10 Vdc
0–20 mA
Thermistor
Dry contact
Pulse counter
TLO
RTD
RS sensor
LogiStat sensor
NOTE ALC recommends use of an external current transducer between an RTD and the
SE6166.
Output wiring
To size output wiring, consider the following:
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SE6166 Controller • Rev. 4/13/2011
If the SE6166 is at either end of a network segment, connect a BT485 to the
SE6166.
Turn on the SE6166's power.
Verify communication with the network by viewing a Module Status report in
WebCTRL.
Maximum length
1000 feet
(305 meters)
3000 feet
(914 meters)
1000 feet
(305 meters)
100 feet
(30 meters)
See Wiring a room sensor to the SE6166 (page 10).
Total loop distance from the power supply to the controller, and then to the controlled
device
NOTE Include the total distance of actual wire. For 2-conductor wires, this is twice the
cable length.
Acceptable voltage drop in the wire from the controller to the controlled device
Resistance (Ohms) of the chosen wire gauge
Maximum current (Amps) the controlled device requires to operate
Minimum gauge
26 AWG
26 AWG
22 AWG
22 AWG
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