Chuck(G)
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60 ma current loop teleprinters generally used a 120VDC supply with a big 10W "snubbing" resistor to absorb the inductive transients from the selector magnet. I found this interesting solution using optocouplers:
Unlike RS232, these CL setups were rated in miles of distance from the other end.
Unlike RS232, these CL setups were rated in miles of distance from the other end.