12V trigger jacks on RSX1055

[audunth]

Hi!

Does anyone know how many mA the 12V trigger out jacks can deliver, and if the it can be used to power a small fan?

I have my system in a cabinet, and to ensure proper cooling, I thought I'd mount a small computer fan in the cabinet wall. So I thought it would be really cool to use the 12V trigger jacks to power the fan, that way I wouldn't have to spend money on a 12V power supply, and, best of all, the fan would automatically run when the receiver is turned on.


-Audun

[Andrew Pratt]

Goud question! I'd email tech support and ask them.

[Jaime]

Goud question! I'd email tech support and ask them.

Andrew, did you ask rotel about this?, I would also like to do that

Thanks

[Andrew Pratt]

Jamie no i didn't as I assumed Audun would be emailing them. If you didn't get an answer however let me know and I'll do some digging.

[Jaime]

Jamie no i didn't as I assumed Audun would be emailing them. If you didn't get an answer however let me know and I'll do some digging.

Yes, Andrew... I'd be greatfull if you can do that
thanks

[audunth]

Hi!

The answer I got from Rotel was only that it wasn't ment for that kind of use.

However, in the 1055 FAQ on Rotel's site, it states that " The 12V trigger current output of the RSX 1055 is enough to trigger one 200mA device, or two lower current devices such as other Rotel components.", so if you use a fan that draws less that 200 mA of current, I guess it should work okay. It might be a good idea to find one that draws well under 200 mA, cause it'll probably draw a little more than specified current the moment it starts up.

I haven't gotten around to test it myself yet, so if anyone decides to try, let me know how it goes! (And if something goes wrong, please don't hold me responsible!)




Regards,
Audun

[Kevin D]

It would be a whole lot safer and only about $3 more expensive just to pop a 12v relay from RadioShack. I think 110V fans are a little cheaper to, so just go with a 12v coil, 110VAC contact..

Kevin D.