Thread: RSL (Orange Light) Works, but not from the DSC
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Unread 11-02-2011, 13:48
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Re: RSL (Orange Light) Works, but not from the DSC
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Originally Posted by Seathan93 View Post
I suppose we could also have swapped the 5v Dlink onto the 5v slot and remove the 12-5v converter heat sink from the KOP. Would that also work? or does it have to be in a side port on the 20A breaker?

Either way the RSL works now thank you for the help.

-Ian
Nope,
The dedicated 12 volt output that should now feed the 5 volt convertor for the Dlink is specially designed to supply 12 volts even as the battery voltage falls to 5.5 volts and below. The power supplies in the DSC will regulate even with the battery down to about 6.5-7 volts and can handle short drops below that. Connecting a 5 volt source to the power input on the DSC will not provide the voltages required for the DSC electronics.
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