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Important Information
Read Instructions: Please read the Voltage Research Laboratory manual completely before use and
retain for future reference.
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IMPORTANT Ribbon Cable Power Information:
The Lifeforms Touch Controller is a eurorack format synthesizer module. The module can be
installed, rearranged, removed, and replaced in any compatible eurorack enclosure from
Pittsburgh Modular or other manufacturers. The Lifeforms Touch Controller uses a standard 10 to
16 pin eurorack ribbon cable to connect the module to a b/-12v 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
rail and the -12v pins on the module. The Lifeforms Touch Controller includes reverse polarity
protection so it will not be damaged when plugged in incorrectly; however, as a general rule,
failure to match up the pins correctly can result in damage to one or all the modules in a case. On
a Pittsburgh Modular enclosure power rail, the -12v pins are clearly labeled. On the Lifeforms
Touch Controller module, the positive side of the pin connector is on top, and the negative sides of
the pin connector is on the bottom so the red stripe should be toward the bottom of the module.
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Turn off and unplug the power from the case before removing the Eurorack power header attached
to the Touch Controller module. Failing to turn off the power before removing the Eurorack power
header can damage the Touch Controller module.
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The Voltage Lab is an electronic device. Exposure to water will cause the Touch Controller
circuitry to short circuit and may cause permanent damage.
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Do not attempt to modify the components of the Touch Controller. Tampering with the circuitry
may cause permanent damage.
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Do not place heavy objects on the Touch Controller. The user interface is mounted on a PCB that
can be damaged if stressed by excessive weight.
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Do not attempt to repair the Touch Controller. Please contact Pittsburgh Modular regarding
malfunctions of any kind.
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Pittsburgh Modular is not responsible for any damage or loss caused by improper use of the
Touch Controller.
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