| Author | Message | ||
| jix
Junior Username: jix Post Number: 38 Registered: 1-2009 |
Hi All, I've recently bought a second hand SF-2 (Serial no 901141), shipped over from the US to UK that came with it's original US power supply. As I'll be using this in the UK I was wondering: Is there anything that needs to be done inside the SF-2 to allow it to run on UK mains power? The US power-supply with it is a 15vdc, 200ma supply - this is really hard to find in the UK it seems; is there any flexibility in this supply or does it have to be exactly that voltage and ampage? (sorry if that's a bit of a dumb question!) Really appreciate any help anyone could give me. Many thanks James | ||
| jazzyvee
Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 1875 Registered: 6-2002 |
Hi, James, you can always try one of these. 100w UK to USA Voltage Converters. I got one years ago to power my Samson wireless transmitter as it too was a USA Purchase and needed 110v. http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=31899 Jazzyvee | ||
| jimmyj
Intermediate Member Username: jimmyj Post Number: 168 Registered: 8-2008 |
Hey James, If I understand correctly, the power supply for the SF-2 is external? If that's the case, there's nothing you can change inside the unit to alter its power requirement. It wants to see 15vdc at the connector... I am not familiar with the included power supply but before you buy anything read the fine print on it - if it says input: 100-240vac then it is a universal unit and all you need is an adaptor plug (or cable if it has a detachable AC cable). If it says input: 117vac then you need another supply, or as Jazzyvee says, a step-down power transformer. The end result needs to be 15vdc with a minimum of 200ma. Something like this: http://uk.farnell.com/multicomp/ad-1550r/adaptor-reg-15vdc-500ma/dp/1176259 Congratulations on the new acquisition, I'm sure you'll get it fired up soon. Jimmy J | ||
| keith_h
Senior Member Username: keith_h Post Number: 1527 Registered: 2-2005 |
Jimmy pointed you to an adapter that should work. An important thing to keep in mind when you get a new adapter is which contact on the connector is positive and which is negative. If you mismatch these with the SF-2 you will damage the SF-2. If this is not displayed on the unit some one else here should be able to tell you what polarity the SF-2 requires. Keith | ||
| elwoodblue
Senior Member Username: elwoodblue Post Number: 1008 Registered: 6-2002 |
Here are the specifics from the FAQ. | ||
| jix
Junior Username: jix Post Number: 39 Registered: 1-2009 |
Hi everyone. Thanks very much for all the help on this - I haven't had a chance to go and buy the adaptor but I'll let you know how I get on when I have. Really appreciate all the help. Thanks James |
