davetheglitz Posted September 14, 2007 Report Share Posted September 14, 2007 I've just bought a level 12 0-10v desk - supposed to need 20v 85mA PSU - seems a heavy PSU for 0-10v out. Can I get by with 15v from my dimmer pack? If not - where can I get a suitable PSU? Thanks Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted September 14, 2007 Report Share Posted September 14, 2007 The +20V PSU is specced for a maximum of 5mA on all 12 of the 10V outputs, plus a bit to run the actual desk. If your dimmers sink less than 5mA per control channel, then you don't need such a big PSU. Yes you can use the supply from the dimmers, that's what it's there for. Be careful to check the voltage, polarity and pinouts are compatible, as this is a notorious problem area with analogue control. The higher voltage on the PSU is to allow for cable losses & low mains voltages, in reality a good +15V supply should work OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davetheglitz Posted September 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2007 Paul, Thanks for your quick response. I've now wired up a control cable, and the whole thing works a treat! Cheers Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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