I just recently bought an F.AC Adaptor 2 from a list member. It works just
fine.
I noticed something odd on the label - Input 220v AC Output 220V DC.
I checked with a multimeter, and sure enough the output was 230V (input was
230V).
It seems the AC supply can be less than 330V, which means that for use where
mains voltage is 120V, all you need is a travel adaptor-transformer for use
of 220V equipment on 120V supply, with a bridge rectifier. Sounds a lot
cheaper than the Quantum cable needed to connect to the T series flash!
--
Piers
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From: owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
On Behalf Of Hughes
Sent: 08 September 2003 19:11
To: chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxx; Olympus List
Subject: [OM] T-32 AC power options - an actual on-topic post
Great to hear a photo topic rather than OS religious garbage,
Chuck asked :
>> Are there any options to powering a T-32 with AC other than the AC
adapters 2 & 3? I assume there are suitable transformers available that
will do the trick but how does one handle the three pin connector? <<
You should be able to adapt most flash HV power supplies like Sunpak etc
since with very few exceptions they all use the same 330V voltage as T32. To
get an Oly adapter connector, you can buy a used or new Quantum turbo cable
for Olympus. This has the Oly connector on one end and a Din
audio style connector on the other. To check the voltage of the particular
flash vendor is
correct for Oly, log on to Quantum's site and check that the particular
Sunpak or other flash that the power supply was designed for, is compatible
with the Quatum turbo system. The Turbo system is
330V, so if the original flash is compatible with Quantum Turbo it should be
ok. All the modern
sunpaks are 330V for example. Some of the Metz's are 360V, for example the
T60's and very,very old old flashes and studio are often 550V. For example I
own a Sunpak Ringflash that is higher than 330V, although it does not have a
external power socket. You only need hook up the the two hV pins as long as
there are AA cells in the T32 to allow it to switch on the TTL interface.
The T32 then runs in parrallel with the HV supply which supplies the
majority of the power. See Mark's site for T32 pin-out.
Regards,
Tim Hughes
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