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4.0 Troubleshooting
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P/N 975-0049-01-01 Rev A 10/2002
Potential Problem Loads related to Search Sense Mode (continued)
Other loads
Some appliances draw power even when turned off.
Examples of this are television sets equipped with
instant-on circuits, microwaves equipped with digital
clocks, VCRs, and other clocks. If the search sensitivity
threshold is set higher than the combined loads, an
auxiliary load must be used to bring the unit out of
search mode before the appliances will turn on.
If the sensitivity threshold is set lower than the
combination of the loads, the loads will remain on
continually, and excess battery drain will occur. Three
such 15-watt loads would consume an additional 90 amp
hours per 24 hours in a 12 Vdc system. Some alternatives
are:
• turn the item off at the wall,
• use an extension cord equipped with an on/off switch,
or
• place an on/off switch at the outlet.