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Unknown two-pin connector

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Hey Guys,

I am wondering since few weeks what this two-pin port next to the Midi-In is used for. Couldn't find any information about it in the Manual.
Unknown connector next to the Midi-Ports on Nord Piano 88
Unknown connector next to the Midi-Ports on Nord Piano 88
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Would be nice to know if I can take use of it for anything.

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Re: Unknown two-pin connector

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+1! Me also would like to know! Seems like maybe a power DC connector?
Would be great for supplying stomp boxes or like a small mixer instead of carrying Powersupply.
But given the 500mA Fuse, current would probably very limited. Still would be great to know!

It is the same on my Nord Stage EX!
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I'd like to know too. Has anyone probed it with a multimeter to see if it gives off any power?

When I saw it, I thought it was for factory testing. It looks like two pins that you'd short with a jumper to set it to some kind of diagnostics / testing mode

Just my two cents!

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True, maybe for a jumper.
Just checked the voltage and I measured 3.3V DC.
No idea what it is for, but still curious ;-)
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Kaorin is close. This connector is used at the Nord Factory when we calibrate the keybeds and store the calibration data for each unit. It cannot be used for anything other than that...
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Has anybody already opened the Piano? Perhaps there are some hints on the circuit board. 3.3V DC really seems to be for some jumper connection.
It also would be a very inappropriate connector if there were 24V or more because the 2 pins are in no way isolated and the risk of a short-circuit fault would be very high.
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TheNordCrew wrote:Kaorin is close. This connector is used at the Nord Factory when we calibrate the keybeds and store the calibration data for each unit. It cannot be used for anything other than that...
Hello TheNordCrew,

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But moreover, thank you for the level of interest and concern that you continue to show for your customers.
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Re: Unknown two-pin connector

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Looks like I haven't seen the post after having written mine.
Thanks for the information, TheNordCrew.
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