Re: [time-nuts] Favorite DC power Supply?

2008-05-04 Thread Matthew Smith
Quoth Neon John at 2008-05-03 14:03...

> Does your power system STILL use ground return?  Are you sure there isn't a
> neutral return on the primary feed?  If not then WOW.  I bet it's interesting
> walking around the earth ground in dry weather.  A shocking experience.
Yup.  Welcome to rural South Australia.  When we built this house, we 
were equidistant (about 1km) between an 11kV 3 phase system and the 19kV 
SWER line.  I didn't know that SWER existed at that point and hated the 
idea right from the start.  (I come from the UK originally and we didn't 
have anything like it back there.)  We asked if they could come over 
from the 3-phase supply (only 500m from the incoming substation), but 
had no say in the matter.  We ended up being hooked on the SWER system 
that comes off a feeder 5 MILES AWAY.  And they charged us $25k AUD for 
it.  Good, eh?

> Change that voltage to whatever float voltage your batteries want and it'll
> work peachy.  
Thanks - that's what I was hoping.

Cheers

M

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Re: [time-nuts] Favorite DC power Supply?

2008-05-03 Thread Ulrich Bangert
Bert,

the service manual says: "A separate front panel binding post board is
also
included on the unit. It is also available as an assembly-level
replaceable part."

so your claim

> Everything is ready inside for it, with PCB-mounted 
> lugs right behind the faceplate. Even jack locations are 
> pre-drilled. All you have to do is drill through the thin 
> aluminum plate that covers the front.

may indeed be correct for ALL 6632s!

In this case this would be one of the best recommendations that I
received in the last time.

Thanks and 73s de Ulrich, DF6JB

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> 
> Hello Everyone.
> 
> I also own an HP 6632A DC supply. This is a great beast. Its 
> sink capability is just great to test other power supplies or 
> discharge NiCads. I have a more powerful DC electronic load, 
> but I almost never use it. Its only drawback is its size - 
> rackmount - which makes it a bit large for small benches. In 
> my case, I made room for it!
> 
> Mine did not have the optional front banana jacks, but now it 
> does... Everything is ready inside for it, with PCB-mounted 
> lugs right behind the faceplate. Even jack locations are 
> pre-drilled. All you have to do is drill through the thin 
> aluminum plate that covers the front.
> 
> ~ $100-$150 on Ebay. A good deal.
> 
> Bert, VE2ZAZ
> 
> 
> 
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Re: [time-nuts] Favorite DC power Supply?

2008-05-02 Thread Neon John
On Sat, 03 May 2008 08:58:58 +0930, Matthew Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>I am building two GPS-driven devices, an NTP server based on an ancient 
>single board computer and a Nixie clock.  Our power here is not what one 
>might call reliable - we are stuck on a spur of a very long 19kV, single 
>wire, earth return supply which plays up a) when there is a thunderstorm 
>within 200 miles and b) when it feels like it.

Does your power system STILL use ground return?  Are you sure there isn't a
neutral return on the primary feed?  If not then WOW.  I bet it's interesting
walking around the earth ground in dry weather.  A shocking experience.

>My thought was to integrate a UPS component into the design by 
>connecting these to 12V 7Ah sealed lead acid batteries, which I can get 
>for just over $20 AUD a piece.  If I were to do this, would it be 
>sufficient to power the units from a 13.8V supply?  I believe this to be 
>within the voltage range for float-charging the batteries so was 
>guessing that this may be a simple way to provide uninterrupted power to 
>my gear.

Change that voltage to whatever float voltage your batteries want and it'll
work peachy.  That is effectively the way I had my homemade UPS connected -
the two big honkin' 100 amp supplies connected to a pair of trolling
batteries.  Also connected to the trolling batteries was a non-switch-mode,
pure square wave inverter, a Tripplite 1kw unit.  Yep, with about 2 dozen
2N3055 TO-3 transistors bolted down each side and about 60 lbs of iron and
copper in the transformer.  A simple power blocking oscillator design with the
*deluxe* frequency control board, a 555 timer running at 60hz
injection-locking the power oscillator.  It had no concept of overload
shutdown so it was good for much more than 1kw short term until the whole unit
got hot enough to boil eggs!  Seems like that sucker cost around $600.

Everything that everybody said wouldn't work on a square wave inverter did.
Second generation HP laserjet, 386 vintage computer power supplies, CRTs,
smart terminals, TrailBlazer modems (remember those?), etc.

I started one of the very first for-pay ISPs (dixie.com).  It was hosted on a
33mhz 386 PC with 12mb of RAM ($$$) and an actual gig of full height 5.25"
hard drives ($$) running Interactive Unix ($2k just for the OS).  That
machine supported 2 developers plus 16 2400 bps dial-up modems and a couple of
Trailblazers for news feeds.  Demonstrates just what a pig winders is!  Had a
hell of a time getting that Bell B*tch to drag a T-1 line to my basement where
all this stuff was operated from.

I later added a second machine and modem rack and another homemade UPS. Same
architecture except that I couldn't find any more 100 amp supplies on a
moment's notice.  I instead used a 150 amp unregulated supply that came out of
a Univac mainframe.  A motor-operated variac ahead of the transformer
"regulated" the voltage.  At the operator's console was a voltmeter and a
momentary on-off-on toggle switch.  Whomever was sysop at the time had the
duty to watch the voltage and run the variac up and down as needed.  We always
intended to build an automatic regulator but never got a round tuit.

At $20 a month per subscriber I just couldn't make the numbers work for the
long term so just about the time Mosaic hit the scene, I shut everything down,
sold most of the hardware, let the registration on dixie.com expire and left
the computer field to open a restaurant.  *sigh*.

Back to the present.  Here in the US, inverters are so cheap that one could be
applied to each load.  No idea what conditions are there but here I can get a
750 watt inverter for under $50 and a 2000 watt unit from Harbor Freight for
$149.

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Re: [time-nuts] Favorite DC power Supply?

2008-05-02 Thread Scott Newell
At 06:14 PM 5/2/2008, John Ackermann N8UR wrote:

>I'm almost embarrassed to admit this, but I'm partial to the old
>HP/Harrison 6200B supplies.  They do 0-40 volts at .75A, or 0-20 volts

I'm not embarrassed to admit that I love my 6200B.  I took it in to 
work so that I could use it daily.  I do wish that it had two meters 
and OVP, however.

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Re: [time-nuts] Favorite DC power Supply?

2008-05-02 Thread Matthew Smith
Quoth Neon John at 2008-05-03 08:16...

> Set each one to 6 volts, hook 'em in series and use 'em to run big 12 volt
> loads.  I ran a homemade true uninterruptible power supply for years using
> that lashup.

OK, whilst we're deviating from time a little, I would like to put a 
time and power supply question to my learned colleagues:

I am building two GPS-driven devices, an NTP server based on an ancient 
single board computer and a Nixie clock.  Our power here is not what one 
might call reliable - we are stuck on a spur of a very long 19kV, single 
wire, earth return supply which plays up a) when there is a thunderstorm 
within 200 miles and b) when it feels like it.

Whilst I could incorporate mains power supplies into both units, I like 
to avoid getting mains in my constructions if I can avoid it.  The SBC 
has a PC-104 automotive PSU fitted and I'm building the supplies for the 
Nixie clock (+5V, +12V, +170V) to operate from about 11.9V (shutdown if 
less) to 15V DC.

My thought was to integrate a UPS component into the design by 
connecting these to 12V 7Ah sealed lead acid batteries, which I can get 
for just over $20 AUD a piece.  If I were to do this, would it be 
sufficient to power the units from a 13.8V supply?  I believe this to be 
within the voltage range for float-charging the batteries so was 
guessing that this may be a simple way to provide uninterrupted power to 
my gear.

Cheers

M


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Re: [time-nuts] Favorite DC power Supply?

2008-05-02 Thread Dave Brown
Useful if you need to check integrity of high current crimped joints, 
connectors etc- the supply is bound to be a switcher, so if you can 
figure out how to tweak the voltage over a goodly range with existing 
ccty,, then it's a done deal- otherwise you may need to build an 
external series regulator (adjustable series resistor!)
DaveB, NZ

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; "Discussion of precise time and frequency 
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>I have a Kikusui PAR80A that I've become attached to.  0-80Vdc @1A, 
>0-8Vdc @10A with 1mA resolution in a small but heavy box. Single 
>output, but I have other PSs if I need more.
>
> What would one use 5Vdc @ 100A supplies for these days?  I found 2 
> HP units in the garage last weekend.
>
> -Dave
>


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Re: [time-nuts] Favorite DC power Supply?

2008-05-02 Thread John Ackermann N8UR
> From: Patrick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
> 
>> Hi Everyone 
>>
>> I have been using a power supply from an old computer for my bench set 
>> up. I am finally going to break down and purchase a proper variable 
>> power supply. One channel ought to do for me and I don't need a 
>> programmable one. 
>>
>> Does anyone have a recommendation for a supply under $600 U.S? Any 
>> garbage ones to avoid? 
>>
>> Thanks in advance-Patrick 

I'm almost embarrassed to admit this, but I'm partial to the old
HP/Harrison 6200B supplies.  They do 0-40 volts at .75A, or 0-20 volts
at 1.5A.  CC and CV modes, but you have to live with an analog meter.
They don't take much space, and there are usually plenty on eBay for
around $50.  Some of them require a bit of refurb, but they're easy to
work on and there's a manual available at the Agilent manual web site.
I have three of them (along with a newer Agilent supply with digital
readout but similar rating) on a shelf above my workbench, and a couple
of spares tucked away.

For demanding applications like looking at ultra stable or ultra low
noise OCXOs, I use a "super regulator" board that's available from
http://www.at-view.co.uk/alwsr.htm in the UK as a bare board, board with
low noise op-amp (surface mount) installed, or complete unit.  Using the
6200B to drive one of these boards built for 15 or 24 volt output works
very nicely.

John

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Re: [time-nuts] Favorite DC power Supply?

2008-05-02 Thread Neon John
On Fri, 02 May 2008 22:24:11 +, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:


>What would one use 5Vdc @ 100A supplies for these days?  I found 2 HP units in 
>the garage last weekend.

Set each one to 6 volts, hook 'em in series and use 'em to run big 12 volt
loads.  I ran a homemade true uninterruptible power supply for years using
that lashup.

Remember when those things were a dime a dozen at swap meets?  Scarce as hen's
teeth now.

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Re: [time-nuts] Favorite DC power Supply?

2008-05-02 Thread d . seiter
I have a Kikusui PAR80A that I've become attached to.  0-80Vdc @1A, 0-8Vdc @10A 
with 1mA resolution in a small but heavy box. Single output, but I have other 
PSs if I need more.

What would one use 5Vdc @ 100A supplies for these days?  I found 2 HP units in 
the garage last weekend.

-Dave

-- Original message -- 
From: Patrick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 

> Hi Everyone 
> 
> I have been using a power supply from an old computer for my bench set 
> up. I am finally going to break down and purchase a proper variable 
> power supply. One channel ought to do for me and I don't need a 
> programmable one. 
> 
> Does anyone have a recommendation for a supply under $600 U.S? Any 
> garbage ones to avoid? 
> 
> Thanks in advance-Patrick 
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Re: [time-nuts] Favorite DC power Supply?

2008-05-02 Thread Stanley Reynolds
Not me, I have too many power supplies now. But,

As they have remote voltage sensing and you need a panel anyway why not connect 
long cables to put them under the table or where the noise is less of a 
concern. As a plus you could have more space where you need it and the 
flexibility to have a more mobile panel to move around the room. I have no idea 
about cable size or max length but it should be listed somewhere.

Stanley


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From: Björn Gabrielsson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Discussion of precise time and frequency measurement 

Sent: Friday, May 2, 2008 1:37:21 PM
Subject: Re: [time-nuts] Favorite DC power Supply?

Hi Brooke and others!

Have a 6624A and a 6622A. Have yet to arrange a good front panel for
their outputs. 

The thing that bothers me is the rather large amount of noise they
generate. The fan is LOUD compared to my other instruments.

Anyone done a safe conversion on the fan solution to these nice beasts_

--

  Björn


On Fri, 2008-05-02 at 09:20 -0700, Brooke Clarke wrote:
> Hi Bert:
> 
> Thanks for your description of the 6632A.  I didn't realize they could sink 
> current.  There are three 100W supplies in this family:
> 6632A  20V 5A
> 6633A  50V 2A
> 6634A 100V 1A
> 
> I have the 50V model on the way, much better for 28 volt equipment.
> The load capacity is not as high as the American Reliance EL1132 which is 
> rated 
> 300 W so it gets to stay.  http://www.prc68.com/I/EL1132.shtml
> 
> Have Fun,
> 
> Brooke Clarke
> http://www.prc68.com/P/Prod.html  Products I make and sell
> http://www.prc68.com/Alpha.shtml  All my web pages listed based on html name
> http://www.PRC68.com
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> 
> 
> Bert, VE2ZAZ wrote:
> > Hello Everyone.
> > 
> > I also own an HP 6632A DC supply. This is a great beast. Its sink 
> > capability is just great to test other power supplies or discharge NiCads. 
> > I have a more powerful DC electronic load, but I almost never use it. Its 
> > only drawback is its size - rackmount - which makes it a bit large for 
> > small benches. In my case, I made room for it!
> > 
> > Mine did not have the optional front banana jacks, but now it does... 
> > Everything is ready inside for it, with PCB-mounted lugs right behind the 
> > faceplate. Even jack locations are pre-drilled. All you have to do is drill 
> > through the thin aluminum plate that covers the front.
> > 
> > ~ $100-$150 on Ebay. A good deal.
> > 
> > Bert, VE2ZAZ
> > 
> > 
> > 
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Re: [time-nuts] Favorite DC power Supply?

2008-05-02 Thread Björn Gabrielsson
Hi Brooke and others!

Have a 6624A and a 6622A. Have yet to arrange a good front panel for
their outputs. 

The thing that bothers me is the rather large amount of noise they
generate. The fan is LOUD compared to my other instruments.

Anyone done a safe conversion on the fan solution to these nice beasts_

--

   Björn


On Fri, 2008-05-02 at 09:20 -0700, Brooke Clarke wrote:
> Hi Bert:
> 
> Thanks for your description of the 6632A.  I didn't realize they could sink 
> current.  There are three 100W supplies in this family:
> 6632A  20V 5A
> 6633A  50V 2A
> 6634A 100V 1A
> 
> I have the 50V model on the way, much better for 28 volt equipment.
> The load capacity is not as high as the American Reliance EL1132 which is 
> rated 
> 300 W so it gets to stay.  http://www.prc68.com/I/EL1132.shtml
> 
> Have Fun,
> 
> Brooke Clarke
> http://www.prc68.com/P/Prod.html  Products I make and sell
> http://www.prc68.com/Alpha.shtml  All my web pages listed based on html name
> http://www.PRC68.com
> http://www.precisionclock.com
> http://www.prc68.com/I/WebCam2.shtml 24/7 Sky-Weather-Astronomy Web Cam
> 
> 
> Bert, VE2ZAZ wrote:
> > Hello Everyone.
> > 
> > I also own an HP 6632A DC supply. This is a great beast. Its sink 
> > capability is just great to test other power supplies or discharge NiCads. 
> > I have a more powerful DC electronic load, but I almost never use it. Its 
> > only drawback is its size - rackmount - which makes it a bit large for 
> > small benches. In my case, I made room for it!
> > 
> > Mine did not have the optional front banana jacks, but now it does... 
> > Everything is ready inside for it, with PCB-mounted lugs right behind the 
> > faceplate. Even jack locations are pre-drilled. All you have to do is drill 
> > through the thin aluminum plate that covers the front.
> > 
> > ~ $100-$150 on Ebay. A good deal.
> > 
> > Bert, VE2ZAZ
> > 
> > 
> > 
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Re: [time-nuts] Favorite DC power Supply?

2008-05-02 Thread Brooke Clarke
Hi Bert:

Thanks for your description of the 6632A.  I didn't realize they could sink 
current.  There are three 100W supplies in this family:
6632A  20V 5A
6633A  50V 2A
6634A 100V 1A

I have the 50V model on the way, much better for 28 volt equipment.
The load capacity is not as high as the American Reliance EL1132 which is rated 
300 W so it gets to stay.  http://www.prc68.com/I/EL1132.shtml

Have Fun,

Brooke Clarke
http://www.prc68.com/P/Prod.html  Products I make and sell
http://www.prc68.com/Alpha.shtml  All my web pages listed based on html name
http://www.PRC68.com
http://www.precisionclock.com
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Bert, VE2ZAZ wrote:
> Hello Everyone.
> 
> I also own an HP 6632A DC supply. This is a great beast. Its sink capability 
> is just great to test other power supplies or discharge NiCads. I have a more 
> powerful DC electronic load, but I almost never use it. Its only drawback is 
> its size - rackmount - which makes it a bit large for small benches. In my 
> case, I made room for it!
> 
> Mine did not have the optional front banana jacks, but now it does... 
> Everything is ready inside for it, with PCB-mounted lugs right behind the 
> faceplate. Even jack locations are pre-drilled. All you have to do is drill 
> through the thin aluminum plate that covers the front.
> 
> ~ $100-$150 on Ebay. A good deal.
> 
> Bert, VE2ZAZ
> 
> 
> 
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Re: [time-nuts] Favorite DC power Supply?

2008-05-02 Thread Bert, VE2ZAZ
Hello Everyone.

I also own an HP 6632A DC supply. This is a great beast. Its sink capability is 
just great to test other power supplies or discharge NiCads. I have a more 
powerful DC electronic load, but I almost never use it. Its only drawback is 
its size - rackmount - which makes it a bit large for small benches. In my 
case, I made room for it!

Mine did not have the optional front banana jacks, but now it does... 
Everything is ready inside for it, with PCB-mounted lugs right behind the 
faceplate. Even jack locations are pre-drilled. All you have to do is drill 
through the thin aluminum plate that covers the front.

~ $100-$150 on Ebay. A good deal.

Bert, VE2ZAZ



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Re: [time-nuts] Favorite DC power Supply?

2008-05-02 Thread Poul-Henning Kamp
In message <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "Ulrich Bangert" writes:
>Patrick,
>
>since I own it I am in love with my HP6632A power supply. 

I can recommend the HP 6626A as well, it has four outputs (2x25W, 2x50W)
and each output has 2x2 ranges for current and voltage.

You need to make your own cabling for the outputs, since it only has
back panel outputs.

Ohh, and no dial-knob...

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Re: [time-nuts] Favorite DC power Supply?

2008-05-01 Thread Ulrich Bangert
Patrick,

since I own it I am in love with my HP6632A power supply. It is rated 20
V / 5 A in whatever combination you need it, can be used as constant
voltage or constant current source. It can source current as any other
power supply but it can also sink current. In constant voltage mode it
can sink current up to its 5 A reading, in constant current modes it
sinks the desired current. It is a system power supply so don't expect
banana terminals on the front. Be prepared to built a box of your on
with terminals and two big diameter cables and 2 small diameter cables
(for feedback) running to the screw terminals on the back side. Its
original price is above your limit but used ones in good condition are
sold @ 300-350 Euro in Europe which is well within your 600 $ limit. IT
IS programmable but just don't look at this feature. It also serves for
the benchtop very well.

Best regards
Ulrich Bangert 

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> Hi Everyone
> 
> I have been using a power supply from an old computer for my 
> bench set 
> up. I am finally going to break down and purchase a proper variable 
> power supply. One channel ought to do for me and I don't need a 
> programmable one.
> 
> Does anyone have a recommendation for a supply under $600 U.S? Any 
> garbage ones to avoid?
> 
> Thanks in advance-Patrick
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Re: [time-nuts] Favorite DC power Supply?

2008-05-01 Thread Bruce Griffiths
Brooke Clarke wrote:
> Hi Patrick:
>
> I use the Agilent E3617A 0-60V 0-1A for everyday things.  CVCC, 
> adjustable OVP, ten turn pots for both V and I and 3 digit LED display 
> of voltage and current.
> It has rear panel provision for analog control but no digital remote 
> capability.  Roughly 8" w x 3.5" hi x 15" deep.
>
> Although I have many other supplies this one ends up right next to me 
> and works for almost everything.  I'm attaching a photo I just took of 
> the front panel.
>
> Have Fun,
>
> Brooke Clarke
I have a couple of HP/Agilent E3611A's and an E3610A.
I've had them from new for almost 20 years.
A couple of small value electrolytics in them failed in the E3611A's a 
couple of years ago spraying the PCB with their corrosive contents.
After repair they continue to work well.

Bruce

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Re: [time-nuts] Favorite DC power Supply?

2008-05-01 Thread Bob Martinson
I've had good luck with my Mastech HY5003 purchased from MPJA at
www.mpja.com .  They have a nice selection of bench supplies, all reasonably
priced.

Bob, N1VQR


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Hi Everyone

I have been using a power supply from an old computer for my bench set
up. I am finally going to break down and purchase a proper variable
power supply. One channel ought to do for me and I don't need a
programmable one.

Does anyone have a recommendation for a supply under $600 U.S? Any
garbage ones to avoid?

Thanks in advance-Patrick

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Re: [time-nuts] Favorite DC power Supply?

2008-05-01 Thread Brooke Clarke

Hi Patrick:

I use the Agilent E3617A 0-60V 0-1A for everyday things.  CVCC, adjustable OVP, 
ten turn pots for both V and I and 3 digit LED display of voltage and current.
It has rear panel provision for analog control but no digital remote 
capability.  Roughly 8" w x 3.5" hi x 15" deep.


Although I have many other supplies this one ends up right next to me and works 
for almost everything.  I'm attaching a photo I just took of the front panel.


Have Fun,

Brooke Clarke
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Patrick wrote:

Hi Everyone

I have been using a power supply from an old computer for my bench set 
up. I am finally going to break down and purchase a proper variable 
power supply. One channel ought to do for me and I don't need a 
programmable one.


Does anyone have a recommendation for a supply under $600 U.S? Any 
garbage ones to avoid?


Thanks in advance-Patrick

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