AZ SynScan Goto from the mains? Electrical questions.

[StarSteve]

I hope someone who is good with electricity can answer this.

I'm trying to figure out what type of mains adaptor / transformer would I need to drive a SW AZ Synscan mount from the 230V mains.

How many amps does it need to deliver?

Does it have to be 12V exactly or would a transformer marked 13.8V work?

I'm sure this is really basic stuff but electrical power was not part of my Jedi training.

Thanks!

Steve

[stem1989]

Hi there, dont get any higher then 12v, or you risk blowing it , you can pick up a 12DC 2.1mm Tip Positive -(o+ with a mains plug on the other end for around £5. Works a treat for me CPC.co.uk always have them

[stem1989]

http://cpc.farnell.com/sunfone/gpc-acw015a3-12b/ac-dc-power-supply-12v-1a-2-1mm/dp/PW02699

[stem1989]

Edit: a 2amp version might run better than 1amp and doesnt cost much more

[StarSteve]

Super. Thanks for the help, that sorts me out fine.

I was mostly unsure if one needed an adaptor with lots of amps but there are cheap ones with 3 amps so that should be good then.

Thanks for the help.

Steve

[perfrej]

I'd say you have to have a properly regulated 12-14V supply that can deliver 5A. You always need a margin. No small direct-to-wall adapter is good enough. There is a reason why mounts that are delivered with mains supply have a proper supply.

I would suggest this type or similar:

http://www.mascot.no/admin/common/getimg.asp?FileID=1075

/per

[StarSteve]

Ok, so a heavy duty unit with some extra amps is the way to go, that makes sense.

Thanks,

Steve