Siemens Simatic S7-300 - Circuit for Coils Operated with DC Voltage

Appendix
S7-300 Programmable Controller Hardware and Installation
A5E00105492-01
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Circuit for coils operated with DC voltage
The figure below shows DC-operated coils equipped with diode or Zener diode
circuit.
with diode
with Zener diode
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Figure 11-9 Circuit for coils operated with DC voltage
Diode/Zener diode circuits have the following characteristics:
• Opening surge voltage can be totally avoided.
The Zener diode has a higher switch-off voltage capacity.
• High switch-off delay (6 to 9 times higher than without protective circuit).
The Zener diode switches off faster than a diode circuit.
Circuit for coils operated with AC voltage
The figure shows coils operated with AC voltage and varistor or RC circuit.
with varistor
with RC element
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Figure 11-10 Circuit for coils operated with AC voltage
The characteristics of varistor circuits are:
• The amplitude of the opening surge is limited rather than attenuated.
• The surge rise-ratio remains the same
• Short off-delay.
The characteristics of RC circuits are:
• Amplitude and steepness of the opening surge are reduced.
• Short off-delay.