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Re: Tesla Power Controller - What am I missing? ? ? ?



Original poster: "by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <Hhchicken1-at-aol-dot-com>

Hi Dan,
Maybe worth including an ignition coil driver circuit for a trigger gap?  Could
be just a dimmer switch and motor run cap...

Henry

In a message dated 01/10/2002 04:03:08 GMT Daylight Time, tesla-at-pupman-dot-com
writes:


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> Original poster: "Mccauley, Daniel H by way of Terry Fritz
> <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <daniel.h.mccauley-at-lmco-dot-com>
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> I'm finally finishing up my design on my 120VAC Power Controller for use
> with 120VAC NST type coils.  If you think there is anything I need to add or
> change based on your experience, let me know:
>
> Specifications:
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> Main Output 0-120VAC, 20A max adjustable via motorized 120VAC/20A variac
> Aux. Output 120VAC, 20A (on/off)
> Rotary Gap Output (120VAC, phase adjust or adjustable voltage selectable for
> both SRSG and ARSG)
>
> -On/Off switch
> -Key safety switch
> -E-STOP control circuit
> -external E-STOP / Interlocks inputs
> -external remote operation inputs
> -output voltage meter with true RMS via custom PCB
> -output current meter with true RMS via custom PCB
> -10 segment voltage bar meter (for that knightrider coolness)
> -10 segment current bar meter (for that knightrider coolness as well)
> -Lamp Test
> -voltage crowbar circuit
> -current crowbar circuit
> -LED indicators for control power, each output ena, fault, interlock,
> e-stop, etc...
>
> -On/Off dual button latch control for all outputs
> -standard variac for selectable phase adjust or arsg adjustable voltage
>
> -Fused output for all
> -Fused control power
>
> All this in a compact rack enclosure.
>
> Missing anything????
> Dan
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