Power unit differences

[zeroARMY]

I got a new hard drive enclosure kit, but the power cord that comes with it is very short. Then I noticed that the longer power cord from my old enclosure kit has had same plug for the case. I was wondering if I can use my old power cord with my new enclosure. I tried it out for a few minutes, and it seemed to work but I noticed some spec differences on the two units:

This is what is written on the power supply of the new one:
Input:
100-240V
1.0A
56-60Hz
Output:
12.0V---2000mA

And this is what is written on the old one:
Input:
100-240Vac
0.65A
47-63Hz
Output:
12Vdc---2A

Will it be alright?

 

[leSLIe]

it´ll do it just fine

 

[zepper]

Luckily AC power connections are pretty well standardized.

.bh.

 

[4745454b]

You need to pay attention to the output. The first one outputs 12V @ 2A, while the second one outputs 12V @ 2000mA. 2000mA = 2A, so they output the same amount. The only other thing you need to worry about is if they are both positive or negative "center tap" (meaning are the positive and negative leads in the same place) If it worked without killing anything however, you are fine on that front to, but next time be sure to look first.

As the others have said, you shouldn't have any problems.

 

[zepper]

Oh and there may be a polarity issue as well as mentioned by 474.... The polarity symbol looks like a dot with a C around it and it will have a marking telling whether + is on the pin (the dot) or the shaft ( the C) . This page has the polarity symbols on it: http://www.accesscomms.com.au/reference/polarity.htm Pos on the pin is the most common.

.bh.