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K7000 power question
« on: July 05, 2013, 02:14:19 PM »
Hi,

I've got a 25" WELLS GARDNER K7000 monitor I bought as a spare for my MK2 cab.

No I'm looking for a way to power it up (it worked great in the cab I pulled it out, but I couldn't get the PSU from the owner).

The manual mentions 120 VAC with an isolation transformer. So I need to get a stepdown convertor to get 120 V instead of 230, but I also need an isolation transformer.

Where can I get one of these?

Gr, Patrick


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Re: K7000 power question
« Reply #1 on: July 05, 2013, 06:56:37 PM »
i dont think you need a isolation transformer when using a stepdown, its already behind a transformer in that way, so its not directly connected to the mains.

Experts; please correct me if i am wrong..

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Re: K7000 power question
« Reply #2 on: July 05, 2013, 07:37:04 PM »
WRONG !

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Re: K7000 power question
« Reply #3 on: July 05, 2013, 11:26:10 PM »
Ok noted, thanks  ;D ;D ;D

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Re: K7000 power question
« Reply #4 on: July 11, 2013, 04:32:52 AM »
The isolation transformer is vey important to adjust the voltage. As the high voltage can destroy the devices.

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Re: K7000 power question
« Reply #5 on: July 11, 2013, 07:54:37 AM »
I understand that, but where can I get one?


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Re: K7000 power question
« Reply #7 on: July 11, 2013, 09:52:44 AM »
Tx  :)

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Re: K7000 power question
« Reply #8 on: July 11, 2013, 11:24:56 AM »
They only have 115 (/230) VAC, will this do?

I'm a noob on this, but I figure is it's a 1:1 transformation it will put out what you put in.

can I somehow regulate the stepdown converter to give 120 to this device?


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Re: K7000 power question
« Reply #9 on: July 11, 2013, 09:49:29 PM »
115V will work fine, I have my hantarex working great with 110 V (lower limit eh!).

The most important thing is the power (VA) value. With a 20-21" go for at least a 100 VA, 150VA or higher for a 25"  ;)

To check if a transformer is an iso or a step down converter you can check for isolation between the primary winding (0-230 V pins) and secondary windings (0-115V in this case)
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