Remote turn on

thomasluke · 01-13-2012

Say you take 12 gauge wire from the + on the batt to a toggle switch whereever you want to put it.
Then from toggle to amps.
The idea is to prevent pops during powering up and down.

azngotskills · 01-13-2012

yes you can do that but there are other solutions like a relay or delay timer/circuit as well

thomasluke · 01-13-2012

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Originally Posted by azngotskills

yes you can do that but there are other solutions like a relay or delay timer/circuit as well

Ya, Its just what i got laying around. I dont have any pops as of right now.
But After adding an ms8 and two more amps its just something i'm thinking about.
As well as where the hell i'm about to stuff all this shit.

bobduch · 01-14-2012

The problem with the toggle off the battery is that sooner or later you will forget to turn it off.

TrickyRicky · 01-14-2012

If there is a turn on or off pop, there is a high chance its the amplifier and not the remote cable. Unless you got a weird headunit which sends a 12v signal in the remote before acutally turning on itself. Or if the amplifier is very old and doesnt have a turn on delay or speaker relay in the circuit.

All I can say is do it and let us know the outcome.

steffanan · 01-14-2012

dude, DONT DO THAT
find vehicle ignition on google, and tap into it, there is nothing more ghetto rigged than a flippin remote turn on, on a switch. in theory, it sounds fine, but you will HATE flipping a switch on and off all the time

Mike_Dee · 01-14-2012

I'm pretty sure a SP/ST switch will do absolutely nothing to eliminate a turn on/off pop.

Usually a result of in-rush current. As mentioned earlier, a relay is the way to go.

rex450se · 01-15-2012

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Originally Posted by steffanan

dude, DONT DO THAT
find vehicle ignition on google, and tap into it, there is nothing more ghetto rigged than a flippin remote turn on, on a switch. in theory, it sounds fine, but you will HATE flipping a switch on and off all the time

I don't think there's anything wrong with a switch on the remote wire. I have one on mine so I can easily turn off the sub when the kids are in the truck with me. It's easy and you can use any cheap switch since it doesn't need to handle much at all. Just my .02

Victor

bhammer · 01-15-2012

If you are adding an ms8,use its remote turn on to turn on the amps. I think it specifically states this in the directions as well. The 8 will be fully powered up before sending the remote.

ecbmxer · 01-15-2012

Also, if you have a bunch of amps, it would probably be a good idea to run a relay with the rem turn out wire. Put a relay in place of the switch you wanted, and feed that the remote turn on signal out of the MS8.

steffanan · 01-15-2012

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Originally Posted by ecbmxer

Also, if you have a bunch of amps, it would probably be a good idea to run a relay with the rem turn out wire. Put a relay in place of the switch you wanted, and feed that the remote turn on signal out of the MS8.

Don't do that. amp turn on signal is so weak, that you would need like 20 amps to even have a chance of them not turning on.

steffanan · 01-15-2012

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Originally Posted by bhammer

If you are adding an ms8,use its remote turn on to turn on the amps. I think it specifically states this in the directions as well. The 8 will be fully powered up before sending the remote.

yeah, most processors have a remote output that's great to use. I use mine to turn three amps, and 3 relays on. My processor basically has a built in relay and puts battery power through the remote turn on output, so I could run lights and stuff if I wanted

**PPI-ART COLLECTOR** · 01-15-2012

I use this device to control turn on noise for my seven amps.
It also mutes any noise between songs.
Here's the pdf owner's manual link for it:

http://www.precisionpower.com/Manual...ise%20Gate.pdf

PPI ACM-420 Noise Gate (3rd one from the top)

Bret
PPI-ART COLLECTOR

thomasluke · 01-15-2012

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Originally Posted by PPI-ART COLLECTOR

I use this device to control turn on noise for my seven amps.
It also mutes any noise between songs.
It's the 3rd one down from the top:

PPI ACM-420 Noise Gate

Bret
PPI-ART COLLECTOR

I dont have any pops or anything and no noise but.......
Ya got an extra one?

deesz · 01-15-2012

You can add a relay to the remote turn on, Or you can get it to go away with a diode. rare but sometimes its enough. Or just add the switch to the remote turn on wire so you dont have to run anything into the engine compartment.

**PPI-ART COLLECTOR** · 01-15-2012

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Originally Posted by thomasluke

I dont have any pops or anything and no noise but.......
Ya got an extra one?

No, not at this time.
I saw two or three of them pop up on ebay during the last year.

I just read through the owner's manual again and realized that I had forgot what a clever little toy it is.
And yes it will work with all systems; not just PPI.

Bret
PPI-ART COLLECTOR

thomasluke · 01-15-2012

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Originally Posted by PPI-ART COLLECTOR

No, not at this time.
I saw two or three of them pop up on ebay during the last year.

I just read through the owner's manual again and realized that I had forgot what a clever little toy it is.
And yes it will work with all systems; not just PPI.

Bret
PPI-ART COLLECTOR

Ok, thanks anyway though.

slipchuck · 01-15-2012

I use one of these for remote turn on to the antenna, powered subs, and 2 amps.

Single Pole Double Throw (SPDT), Single Pole Single Throw (SPST) Automotive Relays

randy

DaCid · 03-03-2012

So I was just looking through this thread because I am installing a relay for my turn on to protect my HU. My question is I don't want to deal with wiring it to the battery if I can help it, could I connect the relay to my under-dash fusebox with a 20A fuse, then run the ground and wires to the amps and HU?

Thanks for the help!