Hi folks (again! Posted today already),

I'm 'firing up' an Accord XPC panel in my shed, to which I want to connect an internal siren SAB, standard internal siren and two strobes... however, I'm worried about over loading the panel!

According to the info, 250mA is available for bell output and 250 mA for strobe output. My problem is that in the panel, there are connections for the bell and strobe (SAB connections) but also, there is a trigger output... just wondering where you guys would connect the above mentioned items to, to ensure I'm not overloading one particular fuse?

The SAB siren is rated at 260mA, the siren (bell) at 70 mA and the two strobes at (I think) 180 mA each (could be wrong, they may be less, will have to check, sorry).

Any help from the experts much appreciated!

Edited May 2, 201114 yr by TimStevenson

Hi folks (again! Posted today already),

I'm 'firing up' an Accord XPC panel in my shed, to which I want to connect an internal siren SAB, standard internal siren and two strobes... however, I'm worried about over loading the panel!

According to the info, 250mA is available for bell output and 250 mA for strobe output. My problem is that in the panel, there are connections for the bell and strobe (SAB connections) but also, there is a trigger output... just wondering where you guys would connect the above mentioned items to, to ensure I'm not overloading one particular fuse?

The SAB siren is rated at 260mA, the siren (bell) at 70 mA and the two strobes at (I think) 180 mA each (could be wrong, they may be less, will have to check, sorry).

Any help from the experts much appreciated!

Sorry, I meant to state the bell output as being 500mA, NOT 250mA!!!

and thats 500Ma @ a nominal voltage - not usually the 13.0V seen.

only way to be sure is to test it with a meter, think you would be close but .................

bit overkill for a shed? either set the bell to SCB or fit a psu and trigger ½ from the panel.

bit overkill for a shed? either set the bell to SCB or fit a psu and trigger ½ from the panel.

Nah, It's Bin Laden's new hidey hole. Can't be too careful.

Nah, It's Bin Laden's new hidey hole. Can't be too careful.

Nah, if Bin Laden had moved into the shed, I'd have something more than just a siren connected to the trigger output!!

bit overkill for a shed? either set the bell to SCB or fit a psu and trigger ½ from the panel.

I agree. For the cost of a 1a PSU its worth sticking one next to the panel. If you ever do have a problem and burn out a PSU better the cheap PSU than buying, installing and programming a new panel, no matter how small the installation.

I'd sack the SAB and stick a Master Blaster in there! :fear:

I agree. For the cost of a 1a PSU its worth sticking one next to the panel. If you ever do have a problem and burn out a PSU better the cheap PSU than buying, installing and programming a new panel, no matter how small the installation.

I'd sack the SAB and stick a Master Blaster in there! :fear:

Well that's a daft idea, power cut = no noise

If you must, Master Blaster & SA.

Well that's a daft idea, power cut = no noise

If you must, Master Blaster & SA.

It was a joke. Someone said the install was overkill I was just keeping it going

I agree. For the cost of a 1a PSU its worth sticking one next to the panel. If you ever do have a problem and burn out a PSU better the cheap PSU than buying, installing and programming a new panel, no matter how small the installation.

I'd sack the SAB and stick a Master Blaster in there! :fear:

I've only just got around to doing this project! Been so busy. Good job the burglars have been busy elsewhere, otherwise I'd not be laughing! I agree with the PSU advice, I'll put one in! Regarding the master blaster, I guess Mr B. Urglar would experience new highs with it...!