Safety Considerations
The TWR’s must be installed with consideration for any local safety,
certification or regulatory requirements. These vary widely but generally
are concerned with properly sized conductors, adequate clearance between
higher voltage circuits, life testing, thermal stress analysis of components
and flammability of components. Contact DATEL if you need further advice
on these topics.
Remote On/Off Control
The TWR models include an input pin which can turn on or shut off the
converter by remote signal. For positive logic models (no model number
suffix), if this pin is left open, the converter will always be enabled as long
as proper input power is present. On/Off signal currents are referred to the
Input Common pin on the converter. There is a short time delay of several
milliseconds (see the specifications) for turn on, assuming there is no
significant external output capacitance.
The On/Off Control may also be supplied with negative logic (LO = on, HI
= off) using the “N” model number suffix. Here again, leaving the pin open
on either model will enable the converter. Positive logic models must have
this control pin pulled down for shutoff. Negative logic models must pull up
this control pin for shutoff.
Dynamic control of this On/Off input is best done with either a mechani-
cal relay (ground the pin to turn it off), solid state relay (SSR), an open
collector or open drain transistor, CPU bit or a logic gate. The pull down
current is 18mA max. Observe the voltage limits listed in the specifications
for proper operation. Suggested circuits are shown below.
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