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riggeek
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what is this cable for

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Not sure what this cable is for.

Can some one tell me


Thanks for the help
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Sebyte

Re: what is this cable for

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It lets you power the RA Head unit from a USB port. You would do this if you wanted to program the controler but not have the relay unit plugged in at the time, which normally provides the power..
kahlif
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Re: what is this cable for

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So, used that cable today for the first time to setup my new RA. I plugged it and it worked great. However, when I went to unplug it, the wires pulled right out of the plug in the RA.

Because of how recessed the connector is inside the housing, I could not get a good grip on the plug, and I guess I pulled on the cable a bit.

Any ideas?
bigHUN
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and what is that cable called again? actually where did you got it?
I just got the plus controller board (only) and will be replacing the old board
this I may be utilizes somewhere else in the house :)
00Warpig00
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Re: what is this cable for

Post by 00Warpig00 »

kahlif wrote:So, used that cable today for the first time to setup my new RA. I plugged it and it worked great. However, when I went to unplug it, the wires pulled right out of the plug in the RA.

Because of how recessed the connector is inside the housing, I could not get a good grip on the plug, and I guess I pulled on the cable a bit.

Any ideas?
Welcome to the club, I have destroyed nearly half the plastic connectors on my RA trying to remove them. Now I keep a pair of needle nosed pliers with my controller at all times. Grab the plastic and pull. :(

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Post by binder »

bigHUN wrote:and what is that cable called again? actually where did you got it?
I just got the plus controller board (only) and will be replacing the old board
this I may be utilizes somewhere else in the house :)
It's called a "USB Power Cable". It is in the Store available for purchase.
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