Securitron SAM2-24 - Manual (Page 11)

PN# 500-10450
Page 11 Rev. B, 02/12
1.2.1 Example A:
Using Table 1 (24VDC) Find: - Current Draw
.200 Amps
- Wire Distance 1000 Feet [305m] (One-Way)
Solution: 18 Gauge is indicated for proper installation
TO SOLVE: INTERSECT ROW (Total Current Draw) and INTERSECTING COLUMN (One-
Way Wire Distance).
1.00A
22
Gauge
20
Gauge
20
Gauge
18
Gauge
16
Gauge
14
Gauge
14
Gauge
12
Gauge
10
Gauge
.800A
22
Gauge
22
Gauge
20
Gauge
18
Gauge
18
Gauge
16
Gauge
14
Gauge
14
Gauge
12
Gauge
.600A
24
Gauge
22
Gauge
22
Gauge
20
Gauge
18
Gauge
18
Gauge
16
Gauge
14
Gauge
14
Gauge
.400A
24
Gauge
22
Gauge
22
Gauge
22
Gauge
20
Gauge
18
Gauge
18
Gauge
16
Gauge
14
Gauge
.300A
24
Gauge
24
Gauge
22
Gauge
22
Gauge
22
Gauge
20
Gauge
20
Gauge
18
Gauge
16
Gauge
C
U
R
R
E
N
T
.200A
24
Gauge
24
Gauge
24
Gauge
22
Gauge
22
Gauge
22
Gauge
20
Gauge
20
Gauge
18
Gauge
50’
[15m]
100’
[30m]
150’
[46m]
200’
[61m]
300’
[91m]
400’
[122m]
500’
[152m]
750’
[229m]
1000’
[305m] 24VDC
WIRE DISTANCE
Table 1
 The Wire Distance indicated on the table above represents a 2-wire “One-Way” length from
the power supply source to entryway installation area.
 The Gauge values specified on the table above represent a 2-wire “Round Trip” length from
the power supply source to entryway installation and returning back to the power supply
source.
IMPORTANT
THE 1000’ [305m] WIRE RUN IN THE TABLE FACTORS A 2000’ [610m] ROUND TRIP
MAGNACARE
 LIFETIME REPLACEMENT WARRANTY
For warranty information visit www.securitron.com/en/site/securitron/About/MagnaCare-Warranty/
PATENTS
The Securitron Shear Aligning Magnalock is listed under U.S. patent #4,516,114 and
6,007,119.
Additional patents pending
Devices Used 24VDC Amps
SAM2-24 Magnalock 0.062
DK-11 Access 0.070
XDT-24 Delay 0.050
Total Current (0.182A) Rounded Up = 0.200A