Re: Can a Tempest transformer power block be used with a 19V2000?

The 19v2000 expects +38v and -39v unregulated DC past the bridge rectifier
to the transistors... this would be 5-10v lower using a tempest brick

I think that the monitor would work, but its not a 100% real test of the
monitor, that 10vAC difference on the input might let the 19v2000 work, but
you might get problems crop up when in a real cab runing at the higher
voltage...

IIRR i have worked on G05's using a colour vector brick to get them working,
but it was a long time ago. It was either that, or the other way round.. I
seem to remember i knew that it wassn't a 100% test, but it was good enough
to replace the stuff that smoked/exploded and got a picture, then the
monitor went into a cab for proper burn testing.

In my rig at home i have a Battlezone power brick for G05/19v2000's, and a
seperate 24vCT transformer to do 6100 with my wico XY pattern
generator.(yes, thats 48vac not 50vac as per spec, but its so damn close its
fine.)

good luck..

Andrew Welburn
www.andys-arcade.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Alex Yeckley" <ayeckley@elektronforge.com>
To: <vectorlist@vectorlist.org>
Sent: Friday, February 12, 2010 1:18 PM
Subject: RE: VECTOR: Can a Tempest transformer power block be used with a
19V2000?

> FWIW (practically nothing), I've never seen it done. I'm only speaking up
> because Scott referred to my site. M. Spaeth would have a more
> authoritative and correct answer if he responds.
>
> Alex
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-vectorlist@vectorlist.org
> [mailto:owner-vectorlist@vectorlist.org] On Behalf Of Scott Brasington
> Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2010 4:50 PM
> To: vectorlist@vectorlist.org
> Subject: VECTOR: Can a Tempest transformer power block be used with a
> 19V2000?
>
> A long time ago I bought what I thought was an asteroids power transformer
> block so that I could build a test bench setup for use with a B&W 19V2000
> vector monitor. Today I realized I have a Tempest transformer block
> (transformer: A037395) which from Alex's site appears was used in Tempest,
> Major Havoc, Gravitar, maybe others?? From a quick look at the schems
> it appears the tempest one might output only 50 VAC CT, and the asteroids
> type ones output 60 VAC CT.
>
> My question is, is there a way I can use this tempest transformer block to
> power my 19V2000 in an asteroids/asteroids deluxe type bench setup? Or
> Do I need to get me an asteroids (or equiv) power block?
>
> Thanks for any pointers.
>
> -Scott
>
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