I don't remember how the configuration program sets it, but from the
console you should be able to set POWER ON or POWER OFF and have it stick.
Scott
jparks29 wrote:
>
>
> As I understand it, the +in is actually Vcc, and is powered by any of
> the 3 inputs(plug, DB9, front panel), and the grounds are common
> grounds, and the Vout is supposed to be switched power.
>
> Here's my problem.
>
> I'm expecting the relay to be OFF unless it's programmed to turn on,
> either before a transmission (if programmed), or via console or APRS
> message.
>
> The problem I have is, if I select the power control to be on, it will
> remain off until it goes to transmit, which is normal...
>
> However, if I leave the control OFF, the relay will turn on as soon as I
> reset the tracker, which I cannot have.
>
> I can manually trigger the relay through the setup application, and it
> works fine. But when I reset the unit, it turns itself back on.
>
> Is this a situation where it remembers it's last state? or does it
> revert to ON by default when power is removed from the system? Do I need
> to send a console message POWER OFF, then it will remain off until I
> send POWER ON?? Will ut retain it after reset?
>
> Little insight would be appreciated. I understand we're all amateur
> radio operators here, and we're supposed to experiment, but two lines in
> a manual without any explanation as to how it's supposed to work is
> kinda frustrating..
>
> I have a system critical device that needs to remain on unless
> instructed otherwise, or else it could kill the system pretty quick. I
> have the power going through NC contacts on a relay, and am driving the
> relay from the power pads (+out and gnd), so when the relay activates,
> it disconnects power.
>
> Thanks!
>
>
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