Plasmasonic
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DRSSTC Instruction Manual
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1.3 DRSSTC Instruction Manual
7. Ensure the handheld controller power is OFF.
8. Plug in the AC power cord to an appropriate 120VAC outlet which is rated for
at least 20A. Again ensure that all individuals and pets are safely away from the
Tesla Coil per the recommend safety layout shown above in Figure 6. Once the
unit is plugged in, you should see the LED illumination turn on (if equipped) and
the two (2) cooling fans should be operating. The LED on the power distribution
board should be illuminated as are the two green STATUS LEDs on the
Advanced Controller module.
Please ensure that a non-GFCI outlet or circuit is utilized when operating the
Plasmasonic DRSSTC system. This unit will not operate properly when using
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) outlets or circuit breakers.
9. Once you have verified that LED illumination system is working, the STATUS
LEDs on both the power distribution board and Advanced Controller are
illuminated, and the fans are operating, you are ready to turn on the handheld
controller.
10. Turn the handheld controller power switch to ENABLE. You will see the
POWER LED illuminate and the MIDI status LED flash several times showing
the internal microprocessor is initializing. If the MIDI status LED continues to
flash continuously, this means that the Pulswidth ADJ knob is not set to zero.
This is a safety feature that prevents the system from operating as soon as the
handheld controller is ENABLED.
11. Now you are ready to begin operating the system. Verify again, that a break-
out point is in position properly on the toroid and the handheld controller is
initialized with the proper settings as shown above.
12. Slowly turn up the PW knob until you hear a slight buzzing. This is the arc
starting to form at the break-out point. Continue turning up the Pulsewidth ADJ
knob until you start seeing arc output. Continue increasing the Pulsewidth ADJ
knob until you get the desired length of output. Note, that there will be a point
where arc length will no longer increase, the arcs themselves will begin to thicken
as more average current is passing through each strike due to the increased
pulsewidth output of the Tesla Coil. It is recommended to operate the coil at the
smallest pulsewidth as possible to limit heating effects within the components in
the system.