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In actuality, the power supply will be putting out a bit more than 24VDC, so I wasn't too concerned about the 0.4V margin. 25.6VDC is typical, which would be within the maximum 24VDC+10% tolerance of the lock and would end up being ~23.6V at the lock with my longest run. When I do the figures...

I have an enclosure that has numerous 18AWG cables running through it. These conductors carry 24VDC which power locking mechanisms throughout a building. The enclosure also has a 10AWG cable run to it carrying 120VAC. This is used to power the 24VDC power supply. The electrician wants to...

Altronix Power Supply: http://www.altronix.com/products/installation_instructions/AL600ULXseries.pdf Lock: http://www.vonduprin.com/pdf/9899_catalog.pdf#page=46 The documentation on the lock doesn't specifically mention the in-rush current, but I've been told that the in-rush is in fact 1.3A...

I have an Altronix AL600ULX power supply which will output 24VDC and is rated for a maximum of 6A. I want to have this power supply activate a locking mechanism which is located several hundred feet away. I have already purchased 18AWG cable to connect the locking mechanism to the power...