--- Dieter Doepfer < hardware@... > wrote:

> From: "Dieter Doepfer" < hardware@... >
> To: "Bakis Sirros" < synth_freak_2000@... >
> Subject: Please forward ...
> Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2003 16:39:44 +0100
>
> > I currently use a couple of portable cases, but I
> really hate the
> > switch/power inlet module. (Sorry Mr. Doepfer)
> So, I have replaced
> > it with a combination switch/power inlet that I
> have mounted on the
> > side of one of the cases.
>
> We discussed this version too before we offered the
> A-100 suitcase as it is
> now. We even manufactured a prototype with the mains
> inlet mouted into the
> wodden case itself. But there were some reasons why
> we prefered the version
> as it is available now:
>
> The A-100 suitcase was planned for live applications
> with frequent
> transportation even under unfavorable conditions. It
> was not planned for
> home use mainly. The main reason was, that the
> device is no longer
> completely closed if the mains inlet is outside the
> cover. E.g. mud or
> wetness could come to the inlet and cause problems.
>
> The second reason is, that it is very difficult to
> fix the mains inlet to
> the wodden case. This is why it is not allowed (due
> to German and possibly
> even European safety law) to mount the mains inlet
> direcly to the wodden
> case. A separate metal box or at least a metal plate
> would have to be added
> to the case.
>
> Best wishes
>
> Dieter Doepfer
>
>
>

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Bakis Sirros
Parallel Worlds / Polariton
Athens-Greece
1 group owner
http://www.rubber.gr
http://www.ward12.com

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