PDP-11/70 Boards

[Rob Jarratt]

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> Sent: 05 December 2021 14:51
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> Subject: Re: PDP-11/70 Boards
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> On 12/5/2021 3:37 AM, Rob Jarratt via cctalk wrote:
> 
> > Thanks for the tips. The transformer that drives the bricks is a real beast.
> Did you find an alternative more convenient way to power them on the
> bench?
> >
> 
>  From the schematics, some of them seem to want 20-30 VAC (some, like at
> least one of the -15v regulators, take DC inputs from other regulators)
> 
> For lower current initial testing I have some 24v 2A transformers lying
> around.  For higher current, I might use something like this guy:
> 
> https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/triad-magnetics/F-
> 401U/5032226

I have a variac rated at 2.5A. I am not quite sure whether that would be sufficient to test the bricks individually. Otherwise, I guess one of these would do the trick https://cpc.farnell.com/block/steu250-48/transformer-250va-230-400v-2-x/dp/TF01418?st=24v%20transformer ?

> 
> JRJ