
Fitting an Internal Mains Transformer
I do not endorse, nor recommend, any method that uses the direct powering of any Oakley
equipment with the mains supply. It is up to you to use your PCB wisely and to make sure you
make your project in a safe manner. Furthermore you should ensure that the finished project is
safe to any persons who are using it. Oakley Sound Systems cannot take any responsibility for
what you do with your TM3030 PCB.
The following advice is only for those who know how to wire mains rated equipment safely. If
you do not know how to do this then make no attempt to do so. The following information,
provided in italics, is the only information I am prepared to give regarding direct mains supply
for the TM3030.
Transformer rating; Secondary or secondaries: 15-0 or 7.5-0-7.5 @ 3VA minimum
Do not connect the common of any dual secondary windings to ground. Winding end wires
go to pin 1 and pin 2 of the connector marked AC power. Neither pin 1 or pin 2 should be
connected to ground.
C16 should be adequately rated for the input voltage you are using. ie. At least equal to
1.4xVac. Where Vac is the
maximum
output RMS voltage of the transformer.
Line fuse; T250mA
All mains carrying conductors must be suitably insulated and mounted away from the low
voltage parts of the unit.
All parts of the metal case MUST be connected to mains safety earth. A suitable and secure
bonding point must be made to the case. Note that the case's paint or other coating should be
removed from around the bonding point to ensure that the metalwork is making a good
contact to the bonding point hardware. The bonding point should then be connected via a
suitably thick piece of wire back to the earth terminal of the IEC socket or earth inlet
connection.
If you have used a laminated EI transformer, ie. not a toroid, then you should earth the
exposed metal frame of the transformer.
The 0V on the TM3030 circuit board should also be tied to earth. This should be done using
a piece of insulated wire connecting the earth bonding point to the GND pad on the board.
In this instance only it may be preferable to use a plastic audio jack socket and leave floating
the sleeve pin on the midi output socket.
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