Banichi Posted June 24, 2020 Posted June 24, 2020 I'm wondering if anyone knows if the sense wires requires a 120V line voltage or if it just needs any voltage to be triggered? I have a scenario where I have a piece of furniture that has some 12v push buttons that switch some LED strips. I'd like to use a micro module to switch them at the driver but still utilize the buttons that I can't move without leaving a bad hole and don't want to just make them inoperable. If there was a replacement that was 120V that would fit in the same spot then I would do that but I don't think that exists. Buttons are like 1/2' round buttons. Oh would it work to use a relay maybe with the existing buttons in conjunction with the sense wire? Maybe that's the solution. Sorry it's late, my brain is working poorly, and I'm just thinking out loud. Thoughts?
Brian H Posted June 24, 2020 Posted June 24, 2020 The module uses the 120VAC Line into the Sense Wire to control it. I doubt a 12V signal would work and it would have to be 12V from the sense wire to the Neutral power feed. Your second thought sounds better. A relay with the proper voltage coil. Could be wired to the 12 volts and have the relay contacts switch the AC Line into the module as you mentioned. Just use caution to do safe wiring as 120 Volts is involved.
Whitehambone Posted June 25, 2020 Posted June 25, 2020 If you switch the driver (or power supply) will you lose your 12 volts at the switch? Curious why you want to switch the driver?
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