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crobbins5421  
#1 Posted : Sunday, February 17, 2013 2:42:07 PM(UTC)
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Is it possible to use the Placid HD for 6VDC output and ~500mA? If so, could someone please comment on what changes (if any) need to be made?

I've looked through other posts...just haven't found my exact application.

Thanks.
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#2 Posted : Sunday, February 17, 2013 3:47:57 PM(UTC)
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Simply adjust the output voltage pot for 6v and shunt current pot for the current you need.
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#3 Posted : Sunday, February 17, 2013 4:11:18 PM(UTC)
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Thanks Brian.

No extra heat sinks, etc. needed?
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#4 Posted : Sunday, February 17, 2013 7:35:17 PM(UTC)
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Also...would it be better to use the 30 VA transformer? Thanks.
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#5 Posted : Monday, February 18, 2013 8:06:14 PM(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: crobbins5421 Go to Quoted Post
No extra heat sinks, etc. needed?
Depends on the amount of shunted current. If shunting 50mA or more at 6v then I would definitely use larger heatsinks.

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#6 Posted : Tuesday, February 19, 2013 6:29:24 PM(UTC)
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...or mount the transistors to the cabinet floor if it is aluminum.

As for transformer size, you will be consuming less then 4VA, to 30VA is overkill. It will certainly work fine though.
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#7 Posted : Friday, February 22, 2013 5:23:45 PM(UTC)
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Thanks for the input. Will assemble and test in the next couple of weeks.
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