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Figure 2-The Cathode or negative lead of an LED is nearest the flat side of the package 

Note that the LED1 and LED2 silk-screens have a + sign making the ANODE or positive 
side of the LED. 

 

Figure 3-Locating LED Cathode and Anode on the PCB 

Regulator Installation 

Now you’ll install IC1 and IC2, the Positive and Negative regulators, along with their 
heatsinks. You’ll use 4-40x5/16” Philips head screws, 4-40 keps nuts, and thermal 
compound. 
 
Desig  Value 

Done 

 

IC1 

LM317 adjustable positive regulator 

 

IC2 

LM337 adjustable negative regulator 

 

Refer to the cover illustration for assembly details. Double check that the regulator type 
matches the silk screen location. Spread a thin film of thermal compound on the back of 
each regulator before installing it onto the heatsink and screwing the assembly down to 
the board. 

Summary of Contents for STEREO 400

Page 1: ...Page 1 of 11 STEREO 400 416 410 PC30 REPLACEMENT 2022 AkitikA LLC All rights reserved Revision 1p03 August 21 2022...

Page 2: ...t Safety Notes 3 About Components 4 Recommended Solder 4 Warranty 4 Section 2 Building the PC30 Board 5 Resistor Installation 6 Diode Installation 6 Regulator Installation 6 Capacitor Installation 8 R...

Page 3: ...1 Building the new PC30 Board 2 Removing the original PC30 Board 3 Installing the new PC30 Board Important Safety Notes By purchasing using or assembling this kit you have agreed to hold AkitikA LLC h...

Page 4: ...en it has been used in home stereo applications It is the responsibility of the kit builder to install the replacement part s This warranty applies to the original purchaser only It does not apply to...

Page 5: ...and clean the tip The soldering your about to do will be much easier if your iron is tuned up and ready Find the PCB as shown in Figure 1 Figure 1 PCB for the PC30 Replacement Board We ll start with t...

Page 6: ...iode with white stripe on the silk screen Insert the diode into the silk screen side of the board and solder them on the solder side The diodes are installed flush to the PCB Note that LED s will be i...

Page 7: ...Positive and Negative regulators along with their heatsinks You ll use 4 40x5 16 Philips head screws 4 40 keps nuts and thermal compound Desig Value Done IC1 LM317 adjustable positive regulator IC2 LM...

Page 8: ...lock terminals 3 and 4 Terminals 1 and 2 are connected 2 To positive diode bridge output terminal 3 3 13V output to PC29 eyelet 18 4 To negative 75V fuse common fuse block terminals 7 and 8 Terminals...

Page 9: ...Page 9 of 11 Figure 4 PC 30 connections...

Page 10: ...Page 10 of 11 Figure 5 PC30 replacement schematic...

Page 11: ...Page 11 of 11 Installing the new PC30 Mount the PC30 to the bracket using the original hardware that you had previously set aside Solder the labeled wires into the new numbered eyelets in the new PC30...

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