Analogue systems

Hi Peter,

Thanks for the tips.  I'll go checking my power connectors.  I know what to
look for, I was hoping that a list existed somewhere.

I can appreciate the desire to have the modules housed in their own
compatible chassis but the selection of mounting options available for the
RS line is not terribly wide, especially in the portable area.  So, that
leaves some of us to come up with hybrid solutions.  I will be replacing the
DIP power connectors on my ASys modules with the tips used by Doepfer.  I
think the Doepfer power connectors are easier to use and more reliable than
the ASys connectors.  I don't know how many times I have bent the pins on
ASys power connectors...

    Eric


>    Date: Fri, 01 Jul 2005 21:12:37 -0700
>    From: Peter Grenader <peter@buzzclick-music.com>
> Subject: Re: ASys Modules Requiring +5V?
> 
> For one, anything with an LCD screen requires 5 volts.  There may be others.
> 
> One thing I need to point out - A, Sys's power distribution is very well
> conceived. Even if you make 5 volts live on a buss populated by modules that
> do not require +5, having it there will not present a problem.  It just
> won't make it to the circuitry of those modules.
> 
> But more to your specific question - one way to tell if a given module
> requires 5 volts is by having a look at its power connector just as you
> mentioned. I was originally going to outline that inspection process, but
> I've reconsidered. It's really dangerous to have this on permanent record
> because somewhere down the line someone not having the experience with such
> things is going to misread what they are seeing and even though running 5
> volts to a module which does need won't cause any damage, anything having to
> do with power connection is serious stuff and  best left for a qualified
> tech, dealer or by contacting the manufacturer.
> 
> The reason the individual power requirements aren't 't listed on the A.Sys
> site is that these modules are designed to be used with their own power
> system.  When they are, five volts is routed to the proper pins on the
> motherboard and those connections are accounted for.  No fuss, no muss!
> 
> - P