I am using an Allen Bradley Kinetix 300 servo drive with the Safe-Off function. I would like to utilize the Status of this to verify that my Safe-Off is functioning.
All of the outputs on the Kinetix 300 including the Safe-Off Status are "Open Collector" I have never heard of such a thing before. I have searched the web but can't seem to find an accurate way of setting this up without going to Radio Shack for electronic parts. What am I missing?
Why can't there just be a relay output or a 24VDC output?
Can I turn this open collector output into a 24VDC signal so that I can at least fire a relay?
All of the outputs on the Kinetix 300 including the Safe-Off Status are "Open Collector" I have never heard of such a thing before. I have searched the web but can't seem to find an accurate way of setting this up without going to Radio Shack for electronic parts. What am I missing?
Why can't there just be a relay output or a 24VDC output?
Can I turn this open collector output into a 24VDC signal so that I can at least fire a relay?