D Deeg Member Nov 4, 2013 #1 https://www.amazon.com/Amico-SSR-25..._1?ie=UTF8&qid=1383581597&sr=8-1&keywords=ssr My concern is whether it's fast enough. In general are high amp SSRs slow? Is there anything I need to consider when choosing an SSR for PWM control?
https://www.amazon.com/Amico-SSR-25..._1?ie=UTF8&qid=1383581597&sr=8-1&keywords=ssr My concern is whether it's fast enough. In general are high amp SSRs slow? Is there anything I need to consider when choosing an SSR for PWM control?
ChrisP58 Well-Known Member Most Helpful Member Nov 4, 2013 #2 That SSR is for AC, so it will have SCRs or a triac as it's power semiconductor. Don't know if has zero cross detection. If you're planning to do PWM with a DC supply voltage, then no, it won't work for you. You can turn it on, but you can't turn it off.
That SSR is for AC, so it will have SCRs or a triac as it's power semiconductor. Don't know if has zero cross detection. If you're planning to do PWM with a DC supply voltage, then no, it won't work for you. You can turn it on, but you can't turn it off.
D Deeg Member Nov 4, 2013 #3 Thanks Chris! You saved me some frustration--I didn't consider the difference between AC and DC. It's obvious once it's been pointed out.
Thanks Chris! You saved me some frustration--I didn't consider the difference between AC and DC. It's obvious once it's been pointed out.
K KeepItSimpleStupid Well-Known Member Most Helpful Member Nov 4, 2013 #4 You didn't list any specs. your shooting for. Here https://www.omega.com/pptst/SSRDC100V.html is an SSR for DC.
You didn't list any specs. your shooting for. Here https://www.omega.com/pptst/SSRDC100V.html is an SSR for DC.
crutschow Well-Known Member Most Helpful Member Nov 4, 2013 #5 Most DC SSRs are slow and do not work well for PWM unless it's low frequency. Depending upon the PWM frequency you use, you need to look for a DC SSR with the appropriate response time (which unfortunately is not always given in the specifications).
Most DC SSRs are slow and do not work well for PWM unless it's low frequency. Depending upon the PWM frequency you use, you need to look for a DC SSR with the appropriate response time (which unfortunately is not always given in the specifications).