Hi everyone,
I came across a 9V power adaptor with the following specs,
Model no: DV-9100S
Input: 120VAC 60Hz 4.5W
Output 9VDC 100mA
Class 2 Transformer
Is this safe to use to power my VCI 100? Thanks!
Hi everyone,
I came across a 9V power adaptor with the following specs,
Model no: DV-9100S
Input: 120VAC 60Hz 4.5W
Output 9VDC 100mA
Class 2 Transformer
Is this safe to use to power my VCI 100? Thanks!
[Macbook 2.2ghz core 2, 4gb ram, 500gb 7200 Seagate Momentus HD, Western Digital 500gb external HD, Lion 10.7.2, Kontrol S4, Midi Fighter #67, Pioneer HDJ-2000, Traktor Pro 2
Anyone....Anyone??? Kinda weary to just plug and go!
[Macbook 2.2ghz core 2, 4gb ram, 500gb 7200 Seagate Momentus HD, Western Digital 500gb external HD, Lion 10.7.2, Kontrol S4, Midi Fighter #67, Pioneer HDJ-2000, Traktor Pro 2
i used a multi-volt adjustable power adapter and it works like a charm. as long as it's 9v it should be good to go.
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Originally Posted by JesterNZDJ
cool, i did do a search and someone else was using an adaptor that was 500mA. I'm not an electrical guy so I was only hesitant about the 100mA part
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Taken from the specs on the vestax website:
# Power:9V, 150mA
# Adoptor:DC 9V 500mA
# Dimensions:360(W)×252(D)×35(H) mm (Excluding knob height)
# Weight:2.6 kg
i would rather just goto RadioShack or Fry and pick up a self multi adjustable power adapter. you just have to make sure you set the +/- correct.
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I wouldn't use the 100ma one. You run the risk of losing power at a crucial moment. Do Use 500ma. Try not to use higher than that, you can fry your controller.
Using the maufacturers spec is good practice. I know because I have blown equipment with the wrong adapter - learning about electronics the hard way.
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Zac is kind of right! Using an adapter higher than 500mA will not fry anything, it is just a waste of money. As an Avionics Technician by education and by trade, I know for a fact that the VCI-100 will only pull what it needs from the power adapter.
Think of it another way. If you get a computer with a 600W power supply, the computer will not necessarily use all 600W. It will only consume what it needs. If you use a power adapter that only supplies 100mA, for example, the voltage will drop at the VCI-100 and it may not function properly.
Since the current draw of the VCI-100 is 150mA, the power adapter needs to have at least a 200mA capacity (the extra 50mA is for safety margin). So, anything more than 200 should be great!
Last edited by rick; 07-02-2009 at 09:07 AM.
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