Ball valve controllable via Apex DC24?

[iReefer12]

Can I power and control this ball valve via the DC24 ports on the apex?

Two Way Two-Wires Control Normally Closed 1/2 Inch DN15 AC/DC9-24V PVC Motorized Ball Valve with Position Indicator https://a.co/d/a8yQQaZ

 

[csturgis1989]

I don’t see why it wouldn’t

 

[iReefer12]

forgot to attach the photo of the wiring/voltage specs. Looks like ac/dc 9-24v so that should work right. It doesn’t state how many watts it draws though. Or how many amps

 

[KStatefan]

 

[iReefer12]

Clearly need to drink some coffee this morning, totally missed that.

does that mean that it only draws less than 1amp, or it can only accept less than 1a.

Im sorry, my electrical understand is not good at all.

 

[csturgis1989]

It would only draw less than 1 amp.

 

[iReefer12]

So if a power supply supplied 3 amps, the ball valve would still accept/handle that?

The DC24v outlets supply 7amps per outlet correct, or is that the acutely outlets that supply 7amps.

 

[KStatefan]

So if a power supply supplied 3 amps, the ball valve would still accept/handle that?

The DC24v outlets supply 7amps per outlet correct, or is that the acutely outlets that supply 7amps.

Yes The valve is going to draw less then 1 amp

 

[iReefer12]

Awesome. Thanks for both your help. Any way to calculate the wattage of the valve based on amps and voltage?

 

[theatrus]

Awesome. Thanks for both your help. Any way to calculate the wattage of the valve based on amps and voltage?

At 1A, 24W (P=VI) (24 = 24 * 1). For AC, that would be watts RMS (not peak watts)

Note that for motors or coils I’d expect power (current) to go up with voltage, but also torque. They usually present a somewhat constant resistance.

 

[iReefer12]

Thank you

 

[TheHarold]

So if a power supply supplied 3 amps, the ball valve would still accept/handle that?

The DC24v outlets supply 7amps per outlet correct, or is that the acutely outlets that supply 7amps.

It is the outlets that supply that much, NOT DC24.

Here is the manual.

https://www.neptunesystems.com/downloads/docs/EB832_Guide.pdf

 

[theatrus]

It is the outlets that supply that much, NOT DC24.

Here is the manual.

https://www.neptunesystems.com/downloads/docs/EB832_Guide.pdf

Thanks for checking. I don't remember the on board power supply being that beefy...

 

[All_talk]

Manual states the 24VDC outputs are rated 30 watts, so that is 1.25 Amps, it should drive that valve.

I don't know how you would be using the valve but if there is a chance that valve could get fouled or jammed the current could spike much higher that 1 amp. I don't know if the EB832 has any protection on the 24VDC outputs but an inline fuse might be a good idea.

 

[theatrus]

Manual states the 24VDC outputs are rated 30 watts, so that is 1.25 Amps, it should drive that valve.

I don't know how you would be using the valve but if there is a chance that valve could get fouled or jammed the current could spike much higher that 1 amp. I don't know if the EB832 has any protection on the 24VDC outputs but an inline fuse might be a good idea.

I suspect the power supply will simply latch off and start in hiccup mode, worst case. Ideally each outlet is current limited but when I last opened one, I don't remember seeing that circuitry. Memory could be faulty though.

 

[WhyMe?]

Did you ever figure this out? Following.

 

[iReefer12]

I haven’t gotten around to testing it just yet. I bought the dc24 to bare wire kit. Hope to test it this weekend and I’ll let you know.

 

[Playajames]

Following, this would be amazing. Now to engineer adding salt automatically for 100% automated mixing room? Would love to see pics of your setup.