Re: XTB-II Options

["Jeff Volp" <JeffVolp@xxxxxxx>]

Several people have suggested an IEC connector.  I used them on all my
custom-built factory-floor ATE, but I just don't like them for this
application.

Hopefully, most of these will sell as kits.  There is no reason why the
kitbuilder can't install whatever he wants.  I need to minimize the amount
of work required for any that I assemble myself.  The printed circuit board
has almost twice as many components, and there is a microcontroller to
program.  A round hole in the case and a terminal strip soldered into the
PCB is quick and easy.

Jeff

"Jack Edin" <nospam@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Jeff Volp wrote:
> > It will be in a larger case with a terminal strip to connect to the AC
line.
>
> Not a fan of the screw terminals, but there is nothing wrong with 'em...
>
> > The terminal strip should make it easy to install whatever line
connection
> > is necessary for that particular country.
>
> I think you should consider an IEC style chassis mount connector(s)...
>
> Cords are available that'll connect into these - with the correct plugs
> for the country they're used in, etc. They're small, hopefully not too
> deep, etc. Look here:
>
> http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=090-442
>
> Rather than stripping wires, and screwing them to the XTB-II... One
> could plug a cord in instead. And on the other end either cut the end
> off and wire it in, or just plug it in!
>
> And the same connector works for 120v and 240v... Just label it to
> indicate voltage, etc.
>
> Your thoughts?
>
> Jack
> :)