FAQ: How to Wire an OPUS PSU

**guruj** · 01-06-2006, 08:28 PM

Thanx Bugbyte, Yes i did read that on your power supply faq. Thank you for clarifying this issue.

Regards

Guruj

**haf** · 01-09-2006, 03:00 PM

Why only the 80W-120W Opus PSU have remote output to trigger the amplifier and not the 90W-150W models?

**Evilbunny1114** · 01-24-2006, 04:37 PM

if i am correct the opus 150 has a fuse in it already why would you need another 1 for the first setup option?

**Quattro** · 01-25-2006, 01:26 AM

The fuse in the first option is to protect the wire not the Opus. The wire is what will cause a fire in your car.

**ryoo** · 01-26-2006, 06:29 PM

I have a sub amp wired directly behind my backseat. I was planning on following option #2 by disconnecting the line currently running to the amp and hooking it up to a power distro block, but was wondering if there would be any issues with the fuse(s) that I am currently using. Right now, I believe it is a either a 60A or 100A fuse on a 2/4 guage wire. Can I continue using the same fuse, or should i simply switch out the fuse for a higher rated one?

Also, I'm a little worried about the vibration from the sub, as it would be very close to the opus and the pc itself. Any suggestions on dampeners? Rubber grommets?

**romanman69** · 02-12-2006, 12:19 PM

Sorry for the n00b question

whats that green/white 2 pin wire in the OPUS150 which s right next to the motheroard power connector. Looks like the start/shutdown pins but wanna be totally sure.

**rdiggidy** · 02-12-2006, 04:08 PM

Originally Posted by romanman69

Sorry for the n00b question

whats that green/white 2 pin wire in the OPUS150 which s right next to the motheroard power connector. Looks like the start/shutdown pins but wanna be totally sure.

You got it...that's what it is.

**sundogkid** · 02-16-2006, 01:01 AM

couldnt you just take the constant power from your oem cd deck connection to run the opus? theres all the wires you need right off that harness; constant, ignition/acc, ground, and speakers.

Is the opus power supply that similiar to an amp that it needs a direct connection to the battery? (I just ordered an Opus 120 , and was hoping it would work with no problems running off the oem cd harness)

**Silentbob343** · 02-16-2006, 10:40 AM

It's like an amp and needs to direct connection to the battery

**Silentbob343** · 02-16-2006, 10:46 AM

Originally Posted by Quattro

The fuse in the first option is to protect the wire not the Opus. The wire is what will cause a fire in your car.

Here's a question for you. If I had 12ga wire running directly to the opus, or in my cas an M1-ATX, is there any need for the fuse. 12ga wire can hold up beyond the the 10amp fuse on the M1. I know most people need another fuse as they go from 10/12ga down to the stock 18ga lead that comes with the power supply. Would it still be wise to run something like a 15 amp fuse anyway or should you match the fuse on the board, i.e. 10 amps?