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Offline illingworth22

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DMS DC Adaptor
« on: May 25, 2008, 01:21:23 pm »
Anyone know you can get the DMS Cradle power adaptor's from in the UK or Ireland? Wanted an original pref, but failing that I will try one from Maplins!

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Re: DMS DC Adaptor
« Reply #1 on: May 25, 2008, 06:36:00 pm »
Hi,

You may get lucky finding an original.. But there's no need.  You need an adaptor to provide somewhere between 9 and 12 volts and it should be rated to at least 0.5 amps up to perhaps 1 amp.  The output must be DC and with the centre contact of the connector wired as positive.  It does not need to be regulated since the cradle has a built in regulator for the DMS.   In the UK, Maplins are a good source.  Part number XX09K - £9.99 - should be OK if set to 9 or 12 volts.

But do get the polarity right.  Most adaptors that are bought separately can be set up positive or negative to the centre contact.  My suggestion - once you have it set up, glue things so they can't change.

Me - I had a suitable 9 volt radio adaptor in my junk box already with the correct plug and polarity.

Hope this helps.

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Re: DMS DC Adaptor
« Reply #2 on: May 27, 2008, 06:24:44 am »
I bought two AC adaptors from Argos!

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/catalogId/1500001001/partNumber/9829701.htm

...works a treat! :)
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Re: DMS DC Adaptor
« Reply #3 on: May 27, 2008, 07:55:04 am »
Yes - that one would certainly do the job as well.

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Re: DMS DC Adaptor
« Reply #4 on: May 30, 2008, 09:53:05 am »
Got one sourced Thanks for the speedy reply Guys!