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Author Topic: How do I convert a Strong MUT to work with Xetron Platters Jeremy Weigel Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1062 From: Edmond, OK, USA Registered: Mar 2007 posted 05-29-2007 05:53 PM                     I'm hoping someone on here can provide me with information on how to convert a Strong MUT (AC output) to work with Xetron platter motors (DC). I have already purchased the plug end to connect to the Xetron motor, so I basically just need to know how to convert the AC to DC on the output side of the Strong MUT.  |  IP: Logged Mark Gulbrandsen Resident Trollmaster Posts: 16657 From: Music City Registered: Jun 99 posted 05-29-2007 06:06 PM                     Just use a bridge rectifier. 600 volt 20 amp. Mount it on the chassis with an 8/32 screw, lockwasher and nut. There are two terminals that get the AC and one plus and one minus output for DC. You may also want to add a 3 amp panel mount circuit breaker in there as well to protect things. Don't forget that DC can kill alot easier than AC Mark  |  IP: Logged Michael Moore Expert Film Handler Posts: 188 From: Dover, DE / USA Registered: Jun 2006 posted 05-29-2007 09:18 PM                        Mark will that rectifier get hot? should it be mounted to a heat sink? Mike  |  IP: Logged Mark Gulbrandsen Resident Trollmaster Posts: 16657 From: Music City Registered: Jun 99 posted 05-29-2007 09:43 PM                     A 20 amp bridge might get warm... thats why I said to mount it on the chassis. The chassis will act as a huge heat sink. Use a little heat sink grease on it if you want to. Mark  |  IP: Logged Jeremy Weigel Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1062 From: Edmond, OK, USA Registered: Mar 2007 posted 05-29-2007 09:48 PM                     Thanks for the quick reply Mark. Just to be sure is this what you were referring to: http://www.vishay.com/docs/88612/gbpc12.pdf  |  IP: Logged Mark Gulbrandsen Resident Trollmaster Posts: 16657 From: Music City Registered: Jun 99 posted 05-30-2007 07:43 AM                     Yes, the 35 amp unit would make it even more bullet proof! Mark  |  IP: Logged Jeremy Weigel Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1062 From: Edmond, OK, USA Registered: Mar 2007 posted 06-04-2007 07:24 PM                     Hey Mark, Just finished the conversion and it works great. Thanks for all the help.  |  IP: Logged

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