Re: DSC 5020? 5200 power supply needed?

["Chub" <w@xxxxx>]

"James Russo" <jr@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>> I asked DSC tech support about that some time ago.  They said it
>> is not recommended to draw more than 700mA from those terminals.
>> I asked about the 3 Amp limit and they said that is for "brief
>> periods".  Asked if a typical siren timeout of 4 minutes would be
>> excessive the tech said yes.
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> Humm.. I wonder what else could draw that type a current and be "brief"?

I have been told by GE tech support that cell backup draws alot at first
then lightens up.  The GE cell unit will operate
without the aux power supply on a NX panel with 40 or 50 VA xfrmr.   I know
that doesn't help you with your problem.:)