Re: [AFMUG] Electronics question

2016-06-03 Thread Bill Prince
Of course you could always use the relay to run a relay. Use 24vdc in the SiteMonitor (or whatever voltage you have) to activate/deactivate the relay inline with the sensor. bp On 6/3/2016 11:15 AM, George Skorup wrote: If you're talking about a Generac single

Re: [AFMUG] Electronics question

2016-06-03 Thread George Skorup
If you're talking about a Generac single phase setup, just put in an external DPDT relay to cut the two utility monitor legs (normally the two yellow wires in a transfer kit). Most of the Generac controllers wait for 192 volts or less, so I suppose you could cut only one leg and achieve the

Re: [AFMUG] Electronics question

2016-06-03 Thread Bill Prince
On 6/3/2016 9:43 AM, Adam Moffett wrote: Can I use the DC relay in a site monitor base unit to trigger an AC relay? Yes. Can I use the relay in a site monitor to directly switch an AC load? Yes, as long as you don't exceed the current rating of the contacts. What I want to do is trick the

Re: [AFMUG] Electronics question

2016-06-03 Thread D. Ryan Spott
Yes. You can do this. Just look at the ratings of the relay in question. ryan On 6/3/16 9:43 AM, Adam Moffett wrote: Can I use the DC relay in a site monitor base unit to trigger an AC relay? Can I use the relay in a site monitor to directly switch an AC load? What I want to do is trick the

[AFMUG] Electronics question

2016-06-03 Thread Adam Moffett
Can I use the DC relay in a site monitor base unit to trigger an AC relay? Can I use the relay in a site monitor to directly switch an AC load? What I want to do is trick the utility power sensor in a standby generator so I can make it start when I want it to. So an NC relay in-line with