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Posted by Kyle Watkins (Member # 986) on 07-16-2004, 12:39 AM:

Were is the current adjustment on this power supply. i look all over, were is it hiding.

Posted by Mike Pennell (Member # 1692) on 07-16-2004, 01:38 AM:

There is usually a remote potentiometer that comes out of the switcher via a 15pin "computer" plug/harness. Locate where the wires come out of the switcher on the right and follow the wire that has the "computer" plug. The other end is pretty small and easy to overlook. You just need a screwdriver to make the adjustment. Clockwise increases. Its usually mounted near the lamphours [beer]

Posted by Ken Lackner (Member # 1002) on 07-16-2004, 01:42 AM:

It is on the console, not on the power supply. There is a potentiometer on the operator side of the console, below the hour meter and indicator lights. Insert a flat-blade screwdriver and turn clockwise to increase current, CCW to decrease.

It is item 10 in the diagram on page 2 of the manual.

Posted by Chris Hipp (Member # 1788) on 07-16-2004, 03:07 AM:

IT should also be noted that most have two potentiometers. One is inside the power supply, lift up the black plugs on the top to get to it, this is the coarse adjuster. the fine adjuster plugs in and should be right behind the operator side door.

Posted by Michael Schaffer (Member # 1204) on 07-16-2004, 07:47 AM:

quote: Ken Lackner
It is on the console, not on the power supply. There is a potentiometer on the operator side of the console, below the hour meter and indicator lights.

And where do you think the cable on the potentiometer goes?
Chris and Mike are right: if you have one of the older black switchers, the 2 (fine and coarse) are under the lid of the compartment where the automation and DC cables are connected. You don't have to take the lid off, to access the pots you just have to peel the 2 round rubber covers off.
The newer switchers which are grey-green only have the one which connects to the termination panel with the 15pin. That panel is often hidden under a lid too, but the new ones only have 1 panel for everything, so you won't have to look for long.

Posted by Rick Long Jr (Member # 541) on 07-17-2004, 10:56 AM:

If your console has one of those stupid "constant illumination" devices, the current controls (one for flat, one for scope) are located on the controller board, which is usually located behind the non-op side lower door. Small blue trimpots.

Posted by Ken Lackner (Member # 1002) on 07-17-2004, 11:48 AM:

I know the pot is connected to the switcher. I was simply pointing out that it is located on the console, in case he was looking for it on the switcher.

Posted by Kyle Watkins (Member # 986) on 07-17-2004, 05:11 PM:

thanks Ken, and yes it right there on the console, in front of your face. [Smile]