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Question Batterie support is always needed for Actuators?

Discussion in 'Electronic and hardware generally' started by Bastiuscha, Jan 3, 2021.

  1. Bastiuscha

    Bastiuscha Active Member

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    Hey friends,

    i'm planing the electical Solution for linear Actuators. I will use 2x60A Sabertooth with two 24V DC Motors @450W,
    loaded Current of 25A. How big should my Powersupply? I think, with 60A, i'm on a good side?!
    And to my topic Question: how important are support Batteries? Are they strong needed and diodes....are they important for using the Batterie, or are they important for reverse currents of the Motors too?

    Much thanks for your Help.
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    No, but it helps stabilse the power and allows for large current draws and with regenerative braking
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    Thanks, but would be nice to get a more accurate answer. I know what support Batteries do, but how is it in my Situation?

    I try it Again with better Questions, with Numbers for a better answer possibility :

    1. I will use 2x60A Sabertooth with two 24V DC Motors @450W,
    loaded Current of 25A. How big should my Powersupply? I think, with 60A Maxwell, i'm on a good Side?!

    2
    . How important are support Batteries in my Situation with my planned 60A PowerSupply?

    3.Diodes: are they only used because the Batterie could be feed the Powersupplys, or they just because possible reverse Currents? Or both?

    That lead's me to another Questions:


    4. As far as i know, the Batterie voltage have to be a little lower than the powersupply, yes?

    5. With 3 Powersupplys and 3 Sabertooth's, should i use in every Circuit a Batterie, or can i use only one?


    greetings :)
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    In my experience power supplies shut down when the load on them is high or unstable

    I had 2 x 72 amp server power supplies and they were not happy when the sim gave power back.

    The simple solution was 2 x 12v car batteries and a 25 amp 24v power supply

    The batteries can supply over 200 amps and the power supply tops them up when they need power
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    Do you think then, 60A is overpowered? I mean, with an 40A i could save a lot of Money.
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    what is the difference in prices ?
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    30%.....but forget it. It will be a 60A.....