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RE: [ECS] micro-redac and relays Mark Sekelsky Sat, 26 Dec 1998 11:59:49 -0600

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Thanks to all who responded to my post about relays and the micro-redac.
This sounds like it is not quite as straight forward as I had thought.  Let
me throw something different out.  Currently I try and accomplish my
objective of determining the on/off state of the receiver via a Powerflash
module.  I have a transformer plugged into the back of the receiver (which
is always hot is the receiver is on) and the Powerflash wired to the
transformer.  The transformer is:

Class 2
input 120v 60HZ 3.5w
output 5V DC 150ma

The problem with this setup is that it is not 100% reliable (which drives my
wife nuts).  When you apply power to the receiver the Powerflash sends a
signal (as determined by the light on tow separate TW253s) but ECS will not
always ID the state change.  My Powerflash setting are Input 1 Mode 3.

Perhaps I am using the wrong transformer or Powerflash settings?

Mark S

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