Venus GX relay as switch for small load

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Ian Fullwood asked Nov 20, '19

Venus GX relay as switch for small load

Can I use the Venus GX relay to switch a small load (20W @ 24V) off when not required and set this via the VRM Remote Console.

Venus GX - VGX Relay remote console

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Answer 1 · 2019-11-20T17:54:21Z

Riaan Barkhuizen answered · Nov 20, 2019 at 05:54 PM

Hallo IanF,

Here is an extract from the venus gx datasheet. Seems the potential free relay contacts are rated for 6amp @ 230V, and 30Vdc.

Can someone from Victron confirm?

Best Regards
Riaan

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Daniël Boekel (Victron Energy Staff) ♦♦ commented · Nov 25, 2019 at 04:30 PM

That is correct.

Please take care when switching DC-loads: capacitive loads have high 'on' currents (when loading capacitors), and inductive loads (like coils) have high 'of' voltage spikes that need supression with a diode.

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