NeenahTD
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I work in an older facility (built 1973) that still has the original dimmer rack, an ETC L86 with some 2400 and some 2400i modules. Over the course of time, some of the power cubes (ssr/scr) have failed and need to be replaced. I am looking for replacement cube's as I plan to do the repair myself, but I am having a hard time finding definitive documentation on what the requirement specs are for the cube. My first thought was to look at one of our existing cubes and just buy another one, but I have so far found 3 different cubes being used and each has a slightly different spec listed on it (found one from Crouzet that says 24-280 VAC & 4-15 VDC, one from Douglas Randall says 20-300 VAC & 3-15 VDC, one from Silicon Power Cube says 120/240V & 4-15). I also found one online from Crydom which, of course, is also different. My initial assumption is that any of these would work, but I'm concerned because the previous TD had a habit of cutting corners and buying things that are close but not quit right because they're cheaper.
So my first question is, which one of these cubes is the correct one? I've poured over ETC's website for the answer and can only find that the original part number was Q116 (later replaced by Q119) which of course is no longer available from ETC . I've also searched CB and have found related articles but nothing that had the specific info I need, thus the question. Pre-emptory apologies if this is already posted somewhere and I'm just blind/stupid/both.
Next question, If my original assumption was correct and I can use any of these cubes, which one would everyone suggest as the best? Obviously performance is not much of a factor but does one last longer? Is one made by a better company? (of course Silicon Power Cube is out since they no longer exist)
Last question, I live pretty far away from any major theatrical suppliers so I will order these online. Does anyone have suggestions for a reputable, competitively priced company that sells power cubes online?
Thanks much for any help.
So my first question is, which one of these cubes is the correct one? I've poured over ETC's website for the answer and can only find that the original part number was Q116 (later replaced by Q119) which of course is no longer available from ETC . I've also searched CB and have found related articles but nothing that had the specific info I need, thus the question. Pre-emptory apologies if this is already posted somewhere and I'm just blind/stupid/both.
Next question, If my original assumption was correct and I can use any of these cubes, which one would everyone suggest as the best? Obviously performance is not much of a factor but does one last longer? Is one made by a better company? (of course Silicon Power Cube is out since they no longer exist)
Last question, I live pretty far away from any major theatrical suppliers so I will order these online. Does anyone have suggestions for a reputable, competitively priced company that sells power cubes online?
Thanks much for any help.