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Exceeding the Cerbo's USB power?

I was wondering what happens if you exceed it's USB power ability?

I was wondering if it could power a small mini router?

https://www.amazon.com/GL-iNet-GL-AR300M16-Ext-Pre-Installed-Performance-Programmable/dp/B07794JRC5/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

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Stefanie (Victron Energy Staff) answered ·

I've never tried to exceed the power limit of USB-A (1.1 and 2.0 = 500mA) port, but as far as I know it will terminate the connection as per standards.

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As long as it won't damage it's little power converter.


It would help clean up my wiring.

Would this be asking for trouble....

My Cerbo powers the Lynx fuse lights - could I use the Lynx pass through to power this router?

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kevgermany avatar image kevgermany ♦♦ over-and-under-victron commented ·
I checked the listing, it doesn't give power consumption. But there's a recent question answered by the seller, saying it needs a 5V/2A supply, but draws less than 2W. The description asks for a 1A supply.

Might work, but you're probably on the limit. I'd suggest using a powered USB hub or direct power supply.


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