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#97896 - 03/10/18 09:00 PM 976 trigger output voltage is 5V instead of 12V
BryanH Offline
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Registered: 11/30/05
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Loc: Austin TX
I discovered that the trigger output voltage of my 976 is 5V (as measured with a meter) instead of the expected 12V. I just noticed the 976 web page says the trigger is 5V, but the manual says it is 12V in two places. I don't think this is going to be a huge deal since for my application, I can just swap out the 12V relay with one that has a 5V coil.

I've emailed support about this and I'm waiting to hear back.


Edited by BryanH (03/11/18 01:21 PM)

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#97897 - 03/10/18 10:28 PM Re: 976 trigger output voltage is 5V instead of 12V [Re: BryanH]
NASANut Offline
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Registered: 11/23/17
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That is a good catch. I would be highly surprised if it was 5V (especially since their own amps use a 12V trigger). In addition, if you look at the list of specifications on the 976 webpage (on the right) it says 12V. It appears to only say 5V in the "Among the Model 976's many features are:" section.

But certainly would like to hear their response.

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#97898 - 03/10/18 11:14 PM Re: 976 trigger output voltage is 5V instead of 12V [Re: BryanH]
XenonMan Offline
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Check the voltage with a meter and let us know.
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#97900 - 03/11/18 01:26 PM Re: 976 trigger output voltage is 5V instead of 12V [Re: BryanH]
Owl's_Warder Offline
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He did! Says so right up there in the first sentence of the OP. I'm curious about this, too. If I ever migrate to the 976, I'd like to know the trigger will work with my 7125.

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#97901 - 03/11/18 03:32 PM Re: 976 trigger output voltage is 5V instead of 12V [Re: BryanH]
soccerdad Offline
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Registered: 10/28/08
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Loc: Upstate New York
Works fine with my 976 purchased in January.
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#97902 - 03/11/18 07:55 PM Re: 976 trigger output voltage is 5V instead of 12V [Re: Owl's_Warder]
NASANut Offline
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Registered: 11/23/17
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Originally Posted By Owl's_Warder
He did! Says so right up there in the first sentence of the OP. I'm curious about this, too. If I ever migrate to the 976, I'd like to know the trigger will work with my 7125.


Ahh, but that info was added today, after the other posts. Original post did not mention using a meter.

With that said, it is curious why they would use a 5 Volt trigger but their amps say a 12V.

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#97903 - 03/12/18 12:29 AM Re: 976 trigger output voltage is 5V instead of 12V [Re: BryanH]
SoundBite Offline
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Registered: 12/08/17
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My 7125 triggers "ON" just fine with the 976...

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#97904 - 03/12/18 09:22 AM Re: 976 trigger output voltage is 5V instead of 12V [Re: BryanH]
XenonMan Offline
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Registered: 04/08/08
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Loc: Columbus,North Carolina
They didn't use a 5v trigger. OP needs to call Outlaw and get a repair. The 5v accessory power ports on the 976 are right next to the trigger outlets. Maybe someone at the factory got confused.
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Music system
Model 990/7500/Magnepan 1.6 QRs/Technics SL1200 MK2/Aperion S-12 Subwoofer/OWA3/Sony NS75H DVD
APC H15 Power Conditioner

TV System
Large Advent Loudspeakers/ Polk center/Monoprice surrounds/Panasonic Viera 42 inch/Onkyo HT-RC260/Sony BDP S590/Directv


Home Theater System
Onkyo PR-SC886/Outlaw 7125 Klipsch RF-82 L/R,RC-62 center, RB-35 SR/SL, BENQ HT1075, Outlaw LFM1-EX/OPPO BDP-83/Directv
Harmony ONE
Blue Jeans and Monoprice interconnects
APC H15 Power Conditioner

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#97905 - 03/12/18 10:21 AM Re: 976 trigger output voltage is 5V instead of 12V [Re: BryanH]
EEman Offline
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Registered: 11/11/09
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Some of the Outlaw amps (e.g. 7125) indicate that they trigger at 3-32 volts which would work with a 5-volt trigger output so that doesn't necessarily mean the 976 is outputting 12 volts.

Has anyone else measured the 976 trigger output with a meter to confirm the voltage output?
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#97906 - 03/12/18 10:41 AM Re: 976 trigger output voltage is 5V instead of 12V [Re: BryanH]
BryanH Offline
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Registered: 11/30/05
Posts: 28
Loc: Austin TX
Got an email from support.

Quote:

Hello Bryan,

That is correct; the trigger output on the Model 976 is 5V. There is not an adjustment for this.

Best Regards,

Ben Brewer
Outlaw Audio

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