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- I have an intercom circuit with a pre-purchased lock. The intercom is rated at 1.2Amps while the lock needs 2Amps. How can I make them compatible?
Hi,
I have purchased an electric lock some months ago. Now I purchased an intercom system which is rated at 1.2Amps. The cabling is rated at 1Amp. The lock is working sporadically. I guess it is because of the current.
Is it possible that I boost the current received? Maybe through a relay? So basically power the lock with a 12V 2Amps DC transformer and use a 2Amp+ (AWG 18) cable while I send the power signal from the intercom to a relay switch?
Or it would be best to use a diode of sorts to increase the current?
As you might realize, I am quite a newbie in electronics, so please do spell out things for me, even at the risk of belittling me :)
Thanks beforehand
PS: My model is the 520
I have purchased an electric lock some months ago. Now I purchased an intercom system which is rated at 1.2Amps. The cabling is rated at 1Amp. The lock is working sporadically. I guess it is because of the current.
Is it possible that I boost the current received? Maybe through a relay? So basically power the lock with a 12V 2Amps DC transformer and use a 2Amp+ (AWG 18) cable while I send the power signal from the intercom to a relay switch?
Or it would be best to use a diode of sorts to increase the current?
As you might realize, I am quite a newbie in electronics, so please do spell out things for me, even at the risk of belittling me :)
Thanks beforehand
PS: My model is the 520