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Power supply options

  • 18-07-2013 4:28pm
    #1
    Dublinflyer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 599 ✭✭✭


    I have a number of identical scanners that all take a 12v supply to run. Is there a PSU that is available that I could use to power them all without the need for a individual supply for each one going into the wall socket. I am trying to cut down on the amount of sockets I need to run all my devices.
    cheers


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  • #2
    martinedwards
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,043 ✭✭✭martinedwards


    convert a used server supply.

    I got a HP DSP-600PB for £13 inc post.....

    took 15 mins fiddling and now I have a 47A 12.15V supply.

    here's how.....

    http://mi0oim.blogspot.co.uk/2013_06_01_archive.html


  • #3
    Capt'n Midnight
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 92,367 Mod ✭✭✭✭Capt'n Midnight


    roughly
    check the rating on the scanners / power supplies to see how much current each needs total the Amps and then get a power supply the next size above this

    may also depends on how the antennas are wired (if just using rubber duck then should be no problem) , ground loops and all that if you are really unlucky


  • #4
    Dublinflyer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 599 ✭✭✭Dublinflyer


    thanks for the suggestions, I will give the power supply conversion a go as I have one of these already.


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