How far can a sensor be located from the channel module?
The maximum distance from the channel module to the sensor depends upon the amount of loop resistance the wire adds. A larger-diameter wire will have a lower resistance and will allow longer cable runs. For a single-sensor applications, the maximum total loop resistance is 35 W. For a dual-sensor application, the maximum loop resistance for each sensor is 20 W. This means there can be no more than 17.5 W on each of the black and red wires (sensors have a black and a red lead) for single-sensor applications, and no more than 10 W on each of the wires for dual-sensor applications. The following table lists the maximum distance that a sensor may be placed from the control module based upon the gauge of the wire. This data was generated based upon the use of stranded copper wire at ambient temperatures not exceeding 50 degrees C. The values may be different depending upon the manufacturer of the wire and the ambient temperature, so we recommend you re-calculate the values based upon your p
