Neptune needs to make a new module with only 24v ports

Should neptune make a separate 24v module?


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Biglew11

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As the title says I think neptune should make a new module with 24v ports. I can think of a lot of uses for 24v ports, lighting, pumps, solenoids, etc. Lots of low voltage options to think of but so few ports available. I have an idea for controll of an ro system, and it will require 5 24v ports.
The eb832 has 2 ports
The onelink has 2 ports
The fmm has 1 ports
If someone is looking for just 24v ports, the cost per 24v port becomes high if you dont need the other ports. I think Neptune should make a module with just 24v ports, maybe 5. With something like a 50 to 100 watt power supply.
So how about it? Separate the onelink ports from the 24v and give us two modules, onelink with 5 ports, and a 24v module with 5.
The technology is already there as we have these ports it's just not very convenient.
Anyone else think this is a good idea.
 

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It would be wonderful to have an expansion module with several 24v ports. I use them for indicator lights, motorized valves, alarm beepers, etc.
 

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Yes absolutely. I have utilized all the 24v ports on all of my eb832 and now I no longer have any left. I always thought it would be cool if they designed a breakout box with 6 inputs along with 6 outputs as well.
 

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Fair enough, but how about this. With just a little "electronic wizardry" each outlet jack could have a switch to select 24v or 12v.
 
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Swear I saw someone in Ebay that had made something to utilize/expand the 24v port off the EB832. Ill see if I can find it now.
I think they were using the 24v ports to trigger a realay to control a 120v outlet.

If they just split one 24v port, that one port would control the splits at the same time. Fine for some situations. But not for separate controlls.
 
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If you don't mind me asking what are you all using the ports for off the energy bar? I was always wondering if maybe they would work for a CPU fan to run in my canopy.
 

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Well I cant speak to the programming behind it but the 24v breakout i linked above says it can control fans, led strips and low voltage type add ons.

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+1 that this is a good idea. I had to purchase an expensive 1Link module just to power two solenoids. Often these are used in conjunction with sensors so how about a version of the FMM with multiple 24V ports?
 

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