| Re: [GMCnet] LED dimmers [message #303756 is a reply to message #303726] |
Mon, 18 July 2016 09:49  |
Keith V
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So I finally hooked the dang thing up, it's dead. Sheesh.
Now I have to go through the return process and wait.
And I agree with Terry about the system power, it's merely a convenience to have it pass through, there is no need to connect the leds to the output power.
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> The power to the load powers the PWM CIRCUITRY. It is not a discreet electronic component and needs power and ground to function. The PWM circuit
> varies the conduction time of the negative lead coming from the load. In fact, the power lead coming out of the PWM does not have to continue on to
> the load, and does not even have to be connected to anything. The load can be powered separately as long as the ground of both power sources is
> common. The PWM circuit can still impose a waveform on the negative return line from the load, no matter where the load gets its power from.
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> Terry Kelpien
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