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power 230V into 120 V - switch inside ?

Posted: 01 Aug 2011, 17:53
by MattiP
Howdy!
Does anyone know, if a Nord E 3 has a transformer with the voltage switch (230V - > 120V) as do the old Nord Electros ?

There are a few screws to open before you can get to the inside, so before I start the project (without an electronic screwdrviver ! )
I'd be grateful for the info, :)

thanks,

Mattip / Helsinki, Finland

Re: power 230V into 120 V - switch inside ?

Posted: 01 Aug 2011, 22:36
by Hanon_CTS
Hello Mattip,
Nord didn't intend the user to open the unit and change the voltage setting. If they did, they'd have put the voltage change on the outside and included instructions in the manual on how to use it.
Also note that making modifications like this which causes the instrument to deviate from it's electrical certification and manufacturer's labeling, may well violate local laws and ordinances.

I recommend getting a power converter that will convert the local power to a level required by the instrument as labeled.

If you choose otherwise, do so at your own risk.
The information that you seek can be found in these threads:

http://www.norduserforum.com/nord-elect ... -t616.html

http://www.norduserforum.com/nord-stage ... -t181.html

Cheers, Hanon

Re: power 230V into 120 V - switch inside ?

Posted: 05 Aug 2011, 06:14
by Cute James
MattiP, yes there's a voltage switch inside.

My Electro 3 was purchased in the UK, however I live in Japan, so had to switch the voltage accordingly.

Cheers,
James
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Re: power 230V into 120 V - switch inside ?

Posted: 05 Aug 2011, 08:17
by jazzfer
its so easy change the voltage of the electro... only open the unit and swicht it in the power board... there is no problem

Re: power 230V into 120 V - switch inside ?

Posted: 05 Aug 2011, 15:09
by Hanon_CTS
Hello Jazzfer,
did you take the grill off of your power supply? or is this a photo of a different model, like a NE2?

Re: power 230V into 120 V - switch inside ?

Posted: 22 Oct 2011, 06:46
by KayJay
Guys, could anybody post a picture of which screws should be unscrewed at the bottom of NE3 73 in order to remove the top panel?

Re: power 230V into 120 V - switch inside ?

Posted: 22 Oct 2011, 12:11
by Hanon_CTS
KayJay wrote:Guys, could anybody post a picture of which screws should be unscrewed at the bottom of NE3 73 in order to remove the top panel?
Hello KayJay,
Welcome!

There should only be one on the bottom, about in the middle "side to side" but towards the rear "front to back"
See photo of my NE3 61 in this thread:
http://www.norduserforum.com/post3872.h ... rews#p3872

Cheers, Hanon

Re: power 230V into 120 V - switch inside ?

Posted: 24 Oct 2011, 08:09
by KayJay
One more question: is it OK to use ceramic fuse with the proper specs (6x32mm 125mA 230V slow-blow) instead of the glass one? I mean is there any other downside beside that I will not be able to *see* if it`s blown?

Re: power 230V into 120 V - switch inside ?

Posted: 24 Oct 2011, 12:31
by Hanon_CTS
KayJay wrote:One more question: is it OK to use ceramic fuse with the proper specs (6x32mm 125mA 230V slow-blow) instead of the glass one? I mean is there any other downside beside that I will not be able to *see* if it`s blown?
Hello,
yes the ceramic one will be acceptable. :thumbup:

Given your current value, you will be using the instrument connected to 200 ~ 240 VAC mains.
The original fuse value for 105 ~ 125 VAC operation is 3/10th amp or 300 ma "only written for future searches".

I'm still not endorsing that users make this change themselves as it will void the warranty, however once you assume all of the risk and responsibility, you can do whatever you want.

Cheers, Hanon

Re: power 230V into 120 V - switch inside ?

Posted: 25 Oct 2011, 09:16
by KayJay
Hanon_CTS wrote:I'm still not endorsing that users making this change themselves as it will void the warranty, however once you assume all of the risk and responsibility, you can do whatever you want.
Well, neither do I, but I`m in the middle of Russia - so, if I happen to need to use my warranty, I`d already be in trouble just delivering the instrument to whatever is the closest Nord service center.
However, I`d like to give a 'power converter' solution a try. Could you please recommend me reliable one (and not too heavy to carry)? I found some chinese converter in the local electronics store. It outputs 60 watts. And although multimeter confirms the right voltage level, I still have doubts about its quality - it just doesn`t feel right to plug something Swedish into something Chinese)
Thanks in advance,
KJ