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I have a power controller here and I try shorting these two prongs but it doesn't turn on and give me 12 volts. I'm new to electronic engineering so does the 10 vdc on the manual mean that I have to apply 10 volts dc to the prongs in order for the power supply to turn on?

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For reference, the manual is here (PDF). The connectors are shown by the figure at the top of page 5.

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  • \$\begingroup\$ Is that a SSR? It likely won't switch 12V DC if it's an AC SSR. \$\endgroup\$
    – Passerby
    Commented Mar 27, 2017 at 23:42
  • \$\begingroup\$ I noticed it was AC, on the manual I can't seem to find the general output voltage for it. \$\endgroup\$
    – Kevin Hernandez
    Commented Mar 28, 2017 at 3:31
  • \$\begingroup\$ Based on the extensive dialog and responses I am seeing, I don't think you are going to get this to work. It seems like you don't really know what it does, and don't want to listen to anyone's advice. This is not intended as criticism. Just an observation. \$\endgroup\$
    – user57037
    Commented Mar 28, 2017 at 5:02

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According to the manual yes you need to supply a control signal.

See the manual, you need a variable resistor connected to the four pin connector.

(1K pot recommended, 20K permissible)

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  • \$\begingroup\$ If I just need a solid 12v from the power controller is pot necessary? I just want to be able to turn it on and off with the control signal. \$\endgroup\$
    – Kevin Hernandez
    Commented Mar 27, 2017 at 17:54
  • \$\begingroup\$ @ChrisEthanFox, look at the troubleshooting chart ... #1 is no controller connected. \$\endgroup\$
    – Trevor_G
    Commented Mar 27, 2017 at 17:55
  • \$\begingroup\$ And It is unknown how the device uses the POT, if it is in series with some other regulation resistors, just tieing it to a rail may break it. \$\endgroup\$
    – Trevor_G
    Commented Mar 27, 2017 at 17:56
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    \$\begingroup\$ This seems to be an AC power control. Like a dimmer. How are you going to get 12V out of it? \$\endgroup\$
    – user57037
    Commented Mar 27, 2017 at 18:09
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    \$\begingroup\$ @ChrisEthanFox I think you are totally misunderstanding what that device does... The control pins NEED a POT.. period. \$\endgroup\$
    – Trevor_G
    Commented Mar 28, 2017 at 3:36

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