Power supply suggestion
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Spitfire8520
I might be completely clueless! =)
There is this one which is sold by Amazon (not a third party) and is also sold in MicroCenter in Denver, but that is probably a bit far away for you.
You could also try this one advertised to support its sibling scanners by a third party. The reviews on this one is a bit suspicious with a few that says that it actually outputs 12V.
I would probably test all of these adapters with a multimeter first though to verify that it actually outputs 9V to the tip like it says it does.
Unfortunately, there are not really very many accessories of this kind available from a trusted source anymore.
You could also try this one advertised to support its sibling scanners by a third party. The reviews on this one is a bit suspicious with a few that says that it actually outputs 12V.
I would probably test all of these adapters with a multimeter first though to verify that it actually outputs 9V to the tip like it says it does.
Unfortunately, there are not really very many accessories of this kind available from a trusted source anymore.
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ScannerSK
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For my PSR-500, I used a 9.5 VDC Sony DCC-FX170 Car DC Adapter:
It always worked great and only cost a few dollars at the thift store. I've seen many of these through the years at local thrift stores.
It always worked great and only cost a few dollars at the thift store. I've seen many of these through the years at local thrift stores.
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The one I suggested besides being cheaper is less likely to accidentally be switched to the wrong voltage unlike the first one you suggested (which also has more plug options for other options including the USB-C connector now becoming standard for cellphone and many devices) . But if the plug and voltage (which seems rather vague) were correct the second one you suggest would be simple and cheap. However, some items over-voltage by the amount possible with this may not be harmed immediately but may run hotter shortening their life. I definitely strongly agree with your suggestion of checking the voltage is good advice--particularly the second one as that voltage, if having no regulator, may go as high as maybe 13.8 volts (about a 50% over-voltage). Note the manual below does say he should use an adapter to 9V if using a car at 12V so giving it the higher voltage sound like a bad idea.
Using Ac Power; Using Vehicle Battery Power - GRE PSR-500 Owner's Manual [Page 32]
GRE PSR-500 Manual Online: using ac power, Using Vehicle Battery Power. You Can Power The Scanner Using A Supplied Ac Adaptor. Warning: You Must Use The Supplied Ac Adapter. • Always Connect The Ac Adaptor To The Scanner Before You Connect It To Ac Power. When You Finish, Disconnect...
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Spitfire8520
I might be completely clueless! =)
I mention the first one because it is branded, is sold at physical locations by a reputable retailer, and is sold directly by Amazon so there is more of an incentive for it to work as intended. Nothing instills confidence in me like a third party marketplace sellers on Amazon with no brand power supply feeding power to my several hundred dollar scanner. It probably works as intended, but sometimes folks like spending a bit more for peace of mind. I just mention it to provide options and it is up to Bill to decide.The one I suggested besides being cheaper is less likely to accidentally be switched to the wrong voltage unlike the first one you suggested (which also has more plug options for other options including the USB-C connector now becoming standard for cellphone and many devices) . But if the plug and voltage (which seems rather vague) were correct the second one you suggest would be simple and cheap. However, some items over-voltage by the amount possible with this may not be harmed immediately but may run hotter shortening their life. I definitely strongly agree with your suggestion of checking the voltage is good advice--particularly the second one as that voltage, if having no regulator, may go as high as maybe 13.8 volts (about a 50% over-voltage). Note the manual below does say he should use an adapter to 9V if using a car at 12V so giving it the higher voltage sound like a bad idea.
Using Ac Power; Using Vehicle Battery Power - GRE PSR-500 Owner's Manual [Page 32]
GRE PSR-500 Manual Online: using ac power, Using Vehicle Battery Power. You Can Power The Scanner Using A Supplied Ac Adaptor. Warning: You Must Use The Supplied Ac Adapter. • Always Connect The Ac Adaptor To The Scanner Before You Connect It To Ac Power. When You Finish, Disconnect...
One used to be able to buy accessories for these scanners with a lot more confidence from places like RadioShack or Scanner Master, but those days are long gone for these dinosaur scanners.
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