12 volt trigger (1 Viewer)

[Don Y]

My receiver has a 12 volt trigger. Can I split this signal to two surge protectors. The Paramax has surge protectors that can be activated with a 12 volt trigger. The problem is my components are split half on one side of my tv the other half on the other side. I will be using two Paramax surge protectors and would like to trigger them both with my receiver.

 

[Wayne A. Pflughaupt]

I don’t see why it would be a problem. A parallel configuration like this gives the same voltage to both wires.

Regards,

Wayne A. Pflughaupt

 

[Tim Hood]

Wouldn't the current needed to activate the Panamax matter?

It could pull too much current from the original 12V source?

Even though when paralleled the voltage is the same, it might be too demanding.

Just being paranoid I suppose.

Tim

 

[Wayne A. Pflughaupt]

Wouldn't the current needed to activate the Panamax matter?

Possibly, but one split probably won’t be a problem. I would expect manufacturers to know people will often be triggering more than one device.

Regards,

Wayne A. Pflughaupt

 

[James Mudler]

I have two panamax 1000+ triggered by my Lexicon with is 12 volts. No problems for over a year. Just a FYI

 

[Grant B]

If you do just plug a 12volt wall wart into a switched outlet on the pack of your unit and cut off the plug

 

[Bill_Weinreich]

The current draw for a trigger is usually minimal. Usually a few mA. All that it does is turn on a logic circuit (a relay is used for higer power equip)inside the other component. So splitting shouldnt be a problem. If it is a major concerne, there should be a rating on the receiver for the trigger. Also, depending on the receiver, the output may be fused for just such a problem.

Bill