SLICE User’s Manual July 2017
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3.4. Power Requirements
The SLICE system runs on DC power. Acceptable input power can range from 9 V
minimum to 15 or 18 V maximum, depending on the accessories used with your
system. Do not exceed the maximum input power for the accessory you are using.
To calculate the rough power needs for a particular system, use the information
below:
POWE R RE QUIREMENTS
10 V POWER INPUT /5 V SENSOR EXCITATION IDLE RECORDING
BASE SLICE 40 mA 110 mA
BRIDGE SLICE 2 mA 55 mA
SENSOR LOAD (350 ohm/5 V SENS OR EXCITATION ) 0 mA 50 mA
SINGLE STACK POWER CONSUMPTION AT 5 V SENS OR
EXCITATION
TOTAL
BASE (QTY) 1
BRIDGE (QTY) 2
SENSOR LOAD (% of 350 ohm) 100
IDLE CURRENT 44 mA
IDLE POWER 330 mW
RECORD CURRENT 320 mA
RECORD POWER 2400 mW