[ausev] No-phantom-load: quick Zilla question

[Ken Thomas]

I don't think the SLI absolutely must be on all the time, however it 
does need to be on before the Key input is on. The processor needs to 
be "awake" to recognize and sequence the Key on events.

An email to Otmar at Cafe Electric would yield more details to that 
question.

In any event, I wouldn't worry about burning up any amps. The current 
draw is so small, I suspect the batteries would self discharge before 
the Zilla SLI input would run it down. I have never experienced a 
problem and have never heard of any issues in that regard.

Happy new year!

Ken





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Subject: [ausev] No-phantom-load: quick Zilla question



Regarding the first two of the three 12V inputs to the Zilla hairball, 
does
anyone know WHY the "SLI" input must be on an "always on" circuit? As I
understand it the parameters are placed in eeprom. If not, then what 
have been
the observed consequences of tying the SLI and KEY inputs to the same 
"run"
circuit?

-don't want to burn amps when not in use.

Thanks,
Tom
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