[GreenKeys] Trying again
David Wade
dave.g4ugm at gmail.com
Fri Sep 25 11:54:04 EDT 2026
On 25/09/2026 17:35, Jim Cooper via GreenKeys wrote:
> On 25 Sep 2026 at 10:16, hwhall--- via GreenKeys wrote:
>
>> Then try setting it up with the Rectifier
>> supply for loop current & try running the TG-7 to see if keyboard
>> inputs are correctly printed.
> BUT remember that you will need approx. 2000 ohm
> high-wattage resistor in series with the Rectifier loop,
> to limit the loop current to 60mA ... otherwise you will
> cook the selector magnet coils rather quickly.
Thats another reason for using the loop supply in the decoder. I
understand it has in-built current limiting....
.. which would also avoid the hazards from a failing selenium rectifier
as found in the rectifier unit.
does any one still use these?
> w2jc
Dave
G4UGM
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