Grendel |
DC-2E
| Drone Commander 2 Eurorack |
User Guide
1.1 (2015)
Rare Waves L.L.C., USA
rarewaves.net
Main Module
The Main Module’s width is 28HP (~ 142 mm). Its depth behind the mounting rails is
about 78 mm (3.07”), with its cable attached. There must be at least 113 mm vertical
clearance between the mounting rails, in order for the module to t properly. (Figure 1)
The Main Module has one connector on its rear panel. You should connect it to your
system power supply bus using the type 16-26 cable (included), or connect it to the
Drone Commander 2 Expander Module using the 26 pin tether cable that comes with the
Expander. And, while we’re on the subject, we might as well remind you...
Don’t experiment with connecting the main module’s rear panel port to other
equipment that happens to have a similar 26-pin connector.
To use the DC-2E Main Module on its own as a manually controlled instrument,
connect it to your system power supply bus with the 16-26 pin ribbon cable provided.
(Figure 2). Orient the red stripe on the cable toward pin 1 on your power bus connector,
in the usual manner.
When unplugging the ribbon cable, pull with a slow steady pressure, grasping the
housing of the connector and applying a gentle rocking motion.
In stand-alone mode, the DC-2E uses 80mA at +12V (+15V). The negative supply rail
is not used.
The cable port is designed to prevent the plugs from being inserted the wrong way.
The Main Module has reverse polarity protection (backwards diode type). In case of
faulty connection, the module will not power up, but your power supply’s fuses will not
blow.
Installation
Main Module (no Expander)
Power supply bus
+12(+15)
volts DC
-12(-15)
80
mA
0
28 HP
Figure 2.
Cable connections for Main Module
without Expander
> 113mm
Figure 1.
Minimum clearance for mounting
Flat washers are included with the mounting hardware. It is recommended to
mount the washers on the screws. The washers protect the control panel from
being scratched by the screws.
