LIS's / Matrix Orbitals

I'm trying to find out what the channel wattages for these products. I've got a tornado and a few others. I can't seem to find any info on that.

You don't say what model your interested in.. Here's a link to the manufacturer..
We need more info...

http://www.matrixorbital.com/pages/default.asp

Crystalfontz's 633 or Matrix's MX211.

I've heard CF's software is superior to all.

Take a look at the diff. between these 2 units...Power Requirements.

Con's

• No 12v GPO Model Available for the BLK202A-4BR**
**12v model would be nice to have for pushing your 12v fans. Henry just informed me that with the 12v GPO's, you can push 12v 1amp fans. That is alot. Now if you want to push 12v 1.2amps, you will have to provide adequate cooling to the LCD. Take a look at these overclocked LCD's.

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Power Requirements (Ta = 25°C, Vin = 12V)

• Operates at 0ºC to +50ºC
• Supply Voltage: +7 to +15Vdc
• Supply Current: 25mA typical
• Backlight Supply Current: 115mA typical

Source Link: http://www.virtual-hideout.net/reviews/mo_blk202a_4br_lcd/index4.shtml

MX211
Power Requirements

Operates at 0ºC to +50ºC
Supply Voltage: 5Vdc
Supply Current: 25mA typical

Interfaces

Interface with up to a 24-key keypad
Use 3 General Purpose Outputs
USB communications (Connect up to 100+ displays)

Source Link: http://www.matrixorbital.com/pages/product_view.asp?CatID=5&ProductID=33

I don't really know what that means as I'm not that technical, but the CF's LCD will hold 1.5 amp and 12-13v maximum per channel I just found out. That is enough for a 92mm tornado and any other fan. I think I'll be good!! Thanks man!!! that info helped but just 1 more thing.

Advantage of serial or usb? Less wires is always better but not at a 'complication'.

I think USB would be better...Here's a link to a PDF on that crystalfontz-633...

http://www.crystalfontz.com/products/633/CFA_633_0_6.PDF