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i am not sure, BUT according to the answer in this post:

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you need an adaptor of 9v and AT LEAST 500mA (assuming that the appliance draws 500mA)

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Q: What will happen if use a 12v 400ma instead of 12v 500ma?
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Can you use 12v 600ma instead of 12v 500ma?

Using a 12v 600ma source is allowing 12 volts and 600 amps of power. If the device requires a 12v 500ma source, the larger source is acceptable. Please note that it will only be drawing on 500ma of the available 600ma.


Can I exchange a 12V 400MA transformer with a 12V 1.25 amp transformer without damaging the unit?

if used for charging-NO if used for supply voltage-yes


Can a 12v dc 500mA adapter be substituted for a 12v dc 200mA ac adapter?

No.If it is AC output, it will blow out the power circuits of the DC device.If it is DC output, it doesn't have enough current capacity for the load of the DC device.If you want to power a DC device with a wall wart, make sure the wart is:DC outputCorrect polarity (some have reversible polarity)Exact same voltage as the deviceGreater than or equal to current rating of the device


Can a 12V 2A adapter be used for a 12V 500mA device?

The adapter's voltage must match that of the device, and its current-rating must exceed that of the device. So the answer is yes.


Can you use 12v 1000ma instead 12v 150ma?

12v 1000mA means that the maximum output of that unit is 1000 milliamps at 12 volts. 12v 150 mA means that the maximum output of that unit is 150 milliamps at 12 volts. So if you need 150 milliamps at 12v either will do. BUT if you need over 150 milliamps at 12v then you must go for the 1000 mA unit. By the way there are 1000 milliamps in 1 amp.


Can you use a 12v 500mA switching adapter going to a 12v 700mA security camera?

If the camera actually uses 700 mA in order to do its job, then the 500 mA adaptor will warm up, then overheat, and eventually fail.


What type of product would a 12v Ac Adapter be used for?

A 12v AC adapter can be use to power devices that requires 12VDC and up to 500mA. It can also be use with electrical devices that require power but do not contain internal components to derive the required voltage and power from the main power.


How does a 6volt relay circuit works?

The same as a 12V relay circuit, except it only needs 6V instead of 12V.


How many watts per hour will a unit that is rated at DC 12V 500mA consume?

Power = volts x amps, so your example will be 12 x 0.5 = 6 watts. (500mA = 0.5 amp) Note we don't talk of 'watts per hour', it is just watts. 1 watt = 1 joule per second


Can a12v 800ma adapt be used in place of a 12v 500ma adapt?

For power supplies, if the voltage is the same, the rated amperage is equal to or greater than the requirements of the device, and the plug fits, the supply is safe to use.


Can you use a 12V DC adapter for 5V DC device?

input voltage is strictly according to applications. If use 12V dc adapter power 5V dc device, the 5v dc device would be damaged.


Can you use a 12v 500mA for a 12v 150mA?

Yes. If you have a device rated at 12 Volts and 150 milliamps, you can use any power supply that will deliver at least 150 milliamps at 12 Volts. The important item is to keep the 12 volts at 12 volts. Even if you had a power supply that delivered 2000 amps at 12 volts you would be OK as it will only draw the 150ma that it needs.