DiyLightAnimation
Hardware => Lynx SSR4 => Topic started by: jwilliams31 on November 10, 2009,
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Ok, a typical show probably only lasts 5 - 10 minutes (at least a beginner's show, like mine...). If the show cycles every hour, then I would figure that all lights would be on at full power for the remaining 50 - 55 minutes.
Will the SSR4, more specifically, the triacs, be able to handle that without overheating?
I plan on adding heat sinks, but I wanted to confirm that I won't burn anything up if I leave the lights on constantly for a long period of time.
One more thought that I wanted to run by the experts. I am using the recommended case from yourbroadbandstore.com. I know that the case is kind of small and, unmodified, there really isn't any air flow. Would it make sense to cut a slot in the case and maybe extend a heatsink outside of the case (and then seal it with silicone so water doesn't get in)?
Thank you.
Jason
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That depends on how much current you are pullling on each channel. IIRC, the SSR4 can handle 1 amp continous per channel with no heat sink and 2 amps per channel with a reaonable heat sink. Unless you are using LED's, why would you keep the lights on at full power between shows? I would set the static period to around 60% which should save you some electricity and extend your bulb life. It will also add more pop to your show when it does run and your lights get brigher.
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I could do that. I didn't really think about dimming the lights, I guess that would make more sense.
If I can at all help it, I have no intention of going over 2A per channel.
I just wanted to make sure I won't release the blue smoke genie by leaving the lights on statically for an extended period of time.
Thanks.
Jason
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You can also run a background sequence in between shows using simple effects to get you some "off time". Might save you some $ too on your electric bill.
Ron