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Re:Need help figuring out if a computer is powered up

I use a 12 volt reed relay, with the coil connected to the PCs +12v supply. The relay points leave the PC and are connected to a digital input. One side is fed 12v and the other lead connects to your digital input. This isolates your PC supply from the outside world.

Thu Jul 9, 2009 5:35 pm

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I have my Homevision connected to a PC that is running 24/7. I also have another computer that I use for a jukebox and I turn it on and off using a relay...	Joy & Carl Johnson joy_and_carl	Jul 9, 2009 1:41 am
I use a 12 volt reed relay, with the coil connected to the PCs +12v supply. The relay points leave the PC and are connected to a digital input. One side is...	Frank Herron frankherron	Jul 9, 2009 5:36 pm
You could also use an opto isolator powered from a USB or PS2 port. _____ From: homevision-users@yahoogroups.com [mailto:homevision-users@yahoogroups.com] On...	Keith Doxey keithdoxey	Jul 9, 2009 7:25 pm

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