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VI. Technical Specifications

Dimensions: 

Model 460: 22 x 17" x 15.25" 

Motor Controller: 13" x 13.5" 5.5"
 

Weight: 

Model 460: 220 Lbs. (excluding 
controller) 

Platter: 60+ Lbs. 

Motor Controller: 18 Lbs.

Drive System: 

Low cogging multi-phase permanent 
magnet synchronous (patent pending) 

Magnetic damping via eddy current 
brake (patent pending) 

High torque capability (563 oz/inch) 

High resolution digital drive signal 
synthesis 

Speeds Supported: 33-1/3, 45 and 78 

Speed Accuracy 

33-1/3 RPM: -0.011% +- 0.003% 

45 RPM: -0.006% +- 0.003% 

78 RPM: -0.160% +- 0.003% 

Pitch adjustment available via 
internal DIP switch, 32 steps at 

0.34% per step (33-1/3 RPM) and 
0.461% per step (45 RPM). 

Optional sleep timer (shuts off after 
42 minutes of uninterrupted 

operation)

Bearing Assembly:

Upward facing, platter embedded 

Massive 1" diameter stainless steel 
spindle 

High center of gravity (thrust surface 
is above lower platter surface) 

Thrust surface: 1/2" precision ball 
bearing and a replaceable 
Delrin/brass thrust plate. 

High precision ground and polished 
bearing surfaces with precise 4-5 ten 

thousandths radial clearance. 

Oil bath design with viscous damping 
and superior lubrication 

Power Requirements:

115-125vac, 0.7 Amps, 85 watts 

230-250vac, 0.35 Amps, 85 watts 

Fuse:

120vac - 1.5 amp slow blow

240vac - 1 amp slow blow

Summary of Contents for Certus 460

Page 1: ...Certus Model 460 Turntable Manual 25 Jun 2007 ...

Page 2: ...g alcohol on paper towel works well 2 Fill the recess in the bottom of the spindle with oil and press in the ball bearing This displaces air in the recess and will hold the ball bearing in place Be sure to completely wipe away any excess oil 3 Place 3 to 4 drops of oil into the bottom of the bearing housing 4 If not already installed place the brass thrust plate in the bottom of the bearing housin...

Page 3: ...t of deflection noted before You may need to hold the dial indicator base in place to keep it from being jarred during this operation A series of small taps works best Repeat this process until there is less than 0 002 two tick marks of deflection as the platter is rotated This is a tricky process and may take some time to master Please be patient Once the platter is centered tighten two of the bo...

Page 4: ...asher packaged with the record clamp over the record centering pin The Delrin washer must be placed directly on the platter and under the record Place the record over the spindle and then thread on the clamp Be sure to remove the Delrin washer if the clamp is not used Only a small amount of clamping pressure is needed A simple method for finding the ideal pressure is to tap on the edge of the reco...

Page 5: ...et synchronous patent pending Magnetic damping via eddy current brake patent pending High torque capability 563 oz inch High resolution digital drive signal synthesis Speeds Supported 33 1 3 45 and 78 Speed Accuracy 33 1 3 RPM 0 011 0 003 45 RPM 0 006 0 003 78 RPM 0 160 0 003 Pitch adjustment available via internal DIP switch 32 steps at 0 34 per step 33 1 3 RPM and 0 461 per step 45 RPM Optional ...

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