[TenTec] Triton IV power connectors

[Dr. Gerald N. Johnson]

On 9/29/2010 8:28 AM, Marty Hartwell wrote:
> Hi
>
> Thanks for all the responses, I did call Paul at Ten Tec in support. I
> ordered
> two, I only need one but it is nice to have an extra. I had hoped RS carried
> them
> as I think they carry some Molex.

But not the Molex needed for external VFO on a Corsair. RS has never 
carried the Amp connector.

> A related question. On the connection between PS and rig, there is 4
> possible leads
> and I see on the drawing the two middle connections go to the power
> switches. Do
> I need to tie the two center leads together to activate the power supple to
> test its output
> before connecting to the rig? I just bought the power supply and plugged it
> in and don't
> see anything on the output leads. I suspect I need to jumper the two center
> leads, or
> connect a switch.

Yes you need to connect those but be aware that they carry line voltage, 
120 volts AC.

> Also related I think if I run two straight through leads between the rig and
> PS I will be
> able to use either switch to turn the rig on, either the PS switch or the
> one on the rig.
>
> I hope this makes some sense.

Don't try to switch the DC with that switch in the rig, its only good 
for 3 amps, not the 20 the PA can draw.
>
>
73, Jerry, K0CQ