Totally on topic: Plan B Model 1 PPS
2006-09-25 by (i think you can figure that out)
Another surprise from Electro-Acoustic Research. The Model 1 Protected Power Source is a secondary power buss which mounts inside your Analogue Systems or Doepfer rack and provides full protection for up to five Doepfer/Plan B style modules against the big stupid - plugging them in backwards. Instead of frying, modules connected to the Model 1 simply don't turn on. For added convenience, the M1 accepts a DC power feed from either a DOEPFER or ANALOGUE SYSTEMS power cable. A photo of the bare board can be seen here: http://www.ear-group.net/m1.jpg To use the M1, simply run a standard module power cable from one of the outputs connectors on a Doepfer or Analogue Systems power bus. You loose one doing this, but gain 5 - not such a bad deal. The PSS is fitted with filter caps, protection diodes and components called 'resettble fuses' on both the + and - power rails. These solid state devices immediately open the connection between their leads when they sense higher than normal current flowing through them. To reset and get back in business, all you need to do is reconnect with the power cables oriented correctly. To make that easy as possible, the words "RED BAND --->" are the largest markings on the board. The M1 has been fitted with four mounting holes to provide multiple mounting solutions within your A. Sys or Doepfer rack chassis. The boards arrived this morning, we will get to assembling these in the next couple of weeks but know that they are coming. Salvation has arrived! - P _________________ Peter Grenader w: http://www.ear-group.net e: peter@ear-group.net p: 866 755-4468 (toll free)