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03sdccfx4 
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I need to have a device that will make the turn signals, and marker lights on a trailer a seperate circuit from the truck.  I would like to do this without using mechanical relays.

I am needing to use something solid state, I believe SCR's would be the correct application for this

Could anybody send me a schematic or at least provide me with some part numbers?  I think a 20amp or better RMS rating will do

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even easier a company called hoppy actually makes the product. you can find this at any trailer supply company. good luck
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SCR's will Latch with DC.

Transistors Could Do the job

Exactly what are you trying to do?

But how would you Charge the Battery on the Trailer?

Trailer Isolator

http://www.vpaccessories.com/Trailwr.jpg

http://www.kriss.com/signalcontroller.htm

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03sdccfx4 
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The battery will be on trucks still I just need higher capacity circuits to run all the lights on the trailer(s).  I could do it with relays but, solid state would be nicer.

Left Turn/Brake

Right Turn/Brake

Marker Lights

I will use the truck feed for these lights to trigger what ever it is I will use.

Thanks

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SCR?  solid state relays -- posted image.
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SCR?  solid state relays -- posted image.
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03sdccfx4 
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I am slightly confused on the diagrams where does the load connect? 

I will be feeding whatever I use with a fused 20-30 amp circuit.  Then the unit will feed the trailer plug in.  The truck wires will be used for the trigger.

I don't see where the higher current would come into play here?

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03sdccfx4 
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Ok thought about it some more, I need a circuit that will switch the positive with a positive trigger.

I am thinking it will take two transistors to do this right?

I think I need to use a positive switch for the load with a smaller transistor as a negative switch to get my positive trigger changed to a negative trigger.

Am I on the right road here?

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Yes you are on the right track.

And the Light Bulb is the Load

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What would be a suitable smaller transistor to use for the trigger, since it will not have the current flow the load will.

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