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Important Instructions – PLEASE READ
Read Instructions:
Please read the Foundation Synthesizer manual completely before use and retain for future reference.
IMPORTANT Ribbon Cable Power Information:
The Foundation combines a set of individual modules to create a complete synthesizer. The individual modules can be rearranged, removed,
and replaced with other Foundation and Eurorack compatible modules from Pittsburgh Modular or other manufacturers.
The Foundation uses standard Eurorack ribbon power cables to connect the modules to the internal bipolar +/-­‐12v DC power supply. Please
pay very close attention to the orientation of the ribbon cable when adding and removing modules. The stripe on the ribbon cable marks
-­‐12v. This stripe needs to line up with the -­‐12v pins on the power supply and the -­‐12v pins on the module.
Failure to match up the pins
correctly can result in damage to one or all the modules in the Foundation. On the power board, the -­‐12v pins are clearly labeled. On
the individual modules, the positive and negative sides of the pin connectors are labeled next to the power header on either the top or
bottom of the PCB.
Do NOT remove individual modules from the Foundation while Foundation is plugged in.
Do NOT unplug ribbon cables from the Foundation or individual modules while the Foundation is plugged in.
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