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Re: echoplex, Euro voltage



Hi-

I designed the power supply in the echoplex, so I guess I can answer the
question....

yes, it will work fine on 230V 50hz. There is a switch on the back to
change between 115V and 230V. Just make sure you switch it to the correct
setting.

It's a linear supply with a dual primary on the transformer, so the switch
just configures it to step the voltage down appropriately. 50/60 hz will
not make a difference. No noisy switcher supplies here!

Also, the supply is designed to be very tolerant of voltage variations, so
if the voltage sags or whatever, you shouldn't have a problem. In the 115V
setting, it will operate down to a mains voltage of about 88V! That also
means it will work fine in Japan, where the voltage is 100V if I recall
right.

hope this answers your question.

kim


>before I expend anymore time/trouble trying to get my hands on
>an echoplex, can someone answer the simple but vital question of
>whether or not the thing will operate on European mains voltage
>(230V 50Hz).
>If no-one has direct experience of this could you just tell me
>whether the power supply is transformer based or switching.
>I've seen some fine examples of what happens to 220V 60Hz
>equipment, with a switching powersupply, when you plug it into
>a 50Hz mains. Transformer stepped down systems alway seem to be fine.
>
>thanks for any info.
>
>Jim Carter


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