Re: X10 Passive Couplers

[Ross <me@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks for the Info Jeff. I'm sure the 240V/50Hertz world would look
forward to an XTB-II. It you do go for the larger case, maybe an IEC C14
connector might work. That way, it can be used regardless of the plug
the country uses.

Regards..

Ross.

Jeff Volp wrote:
> "Ross" <me@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:eblt30$1gp8$1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Jeff,
>>
>> Any plans for a 240 Volt, 50 Hertz version of the XTB for those of us
>> outside the US?
>
> I revised the printed circuit board to give room to squeeze in the higher
> voltage capacitors needed for 240V operation.  I assembled a 240V version
> myself, but had trouble testing it.  It's a long story, but the trouble was
> due to my test configuration.  Unfortunately, a clip lead popped off during
> testing and carbonized a good portion of that board.  I will assemble
> another 240V unit, but will have to devise a different means to test it in
> my 120V environment.
>
> The biggest problem with the present XTB is that the case has the standard
> 120V North American plug molded directly into it.  Polycase doesn't list an
> alternate case with mounting bosses positioned to accept present XTB board.
>
> If the XTB-II comes to fruition, it will be in a larger case without the
> built-in plug.  So it will be easy to wire in the appropriate connector for
> 240V operation.
>
> A well-known European contributor to this group assembled his own 240V
> version.  It appears some of our email has been lost - possibly blocked by
> spam filters.  I hope to get further results from him soon.
>
> Bottom line is that it is being worked on.  More info about the conversion
> is included near the end of the XTB Assembly Notes at:
> http://jeffvolp.home.att.net/xtb_files.htm
>
> Jeff
>
>