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DavidSTX
Freshman
8 years ago

Gen5 HT2000W Power Usage

In another thread, CORROSIVE (Thanks!) posted a link to HT2000W installer's guide, and it mentions the modem's power usage is rated at 75 watts. Does anyone happen to know what effect, if any, turning the WiFi off will have on the power draw?

 

I have the HN9000 on the Spaceway satellite and would love to upgrade to Gen 5, but I am on solar, off-grid, and the power supply for the HN9000 is rated at 46 watts. I will probably upgrade anyway, but I am curious about the pwoer usage, as I may have to add some more batteries to my system. 30 watts more does not sound like a whole lot, but on my setup it makes a difference. Thanks for any info, i know it is a strech since no one is using these yet, but i was hoping maybe one of the reps may have some info.

 

Thanks,

 

Dave

  • C0RR0SIVE's avatar
    C0RR0SIVE
    8 years ago

    DavidSTX,

    According to my APC Back-UPS Pro 1500va unit, the modem (HT2000w) is drawing about 40w at idle with clouds and a signal of ~110.  Granted this is using the information the UPS provides and isn't very accurate, it should be a better estimate than initially stated.  Probably wouldn't go up but 5-10w at most in stormy weather.

    Thanks,
    C0RR0SIVE

  • C0RR0SIVE's avatar
    C0RR0SIVE
    Associate Professor
    8 years ago

    If I remember right the wattage they list is the absolute maximum possible wattage the system could use, and I think that's only if a weired short/failure occurs.  I know the HT1100 is using between 17w and 29w on average for me, typical router is probably about 25-30w depending on CPU in it, so I would estimate a maximum power load around 60w for every day activities during bad weather events.

    Really wish I had my HT2000W already so I could tell you the exact power draw under what conditions. :(

      • C0RR0SIVE's avatar
        C0RR0SIVE
        Associate Professor
        8 years ago

        DavidSTX,

        According to my APC Back-UPS Pro 1500va unit, the modem (HT2000w) is drawing about 40w at idle with clouds and a signal of ~110.  Granted this is using the information the UPS provides and isn't very accurate, it should be a better estimate than initially stated.  Probably wouldn't go up but 5-10w at most in stormy weather.

        Thanks,
        C0RR0SIVE