seems like psud2 takes the secondary measured DCR plus the primary resistance times the square of the turns ratio, and you use the zero load voltage of the secondary as your starting point. that should model the transformer sag pretty reliably right?
i used ratio of 260/280 to estimate secondary resistance and unloaded voltage and my by hand math seems to match up with the 'calculator'
so my math is as follows:
260/280=0.928
0.928*292=271, thats my voltage
line side impedance doesnt change, thats 22 ohms
output impedance = 0.928*156=144 ohms
(260/120)^2=4.694 times 22 = 103 ohms plus 144 ohms = 247 which matches up pretty close to what psud2's calculator did
just wanted a second opinion before i go and potentially waste my money on a PT that isnt going to work. I expect the amp to consume between 40 and 50 mA of b+. im fishing for 300v obviously
heres a hint of what im up to: cant really read it but thats 80 uF
i used ratio of 260/280 to estimate secondary resistance and unloaded voltage and my by hand math seems to match up with the 'calculator'
so my math is as follows:
260/280=0.928
0.928*292=271, thats my voltage
line side impedance doesnt change, thats 22 ohms
output impedance = 0.928*156=144 ohms
(260/120)^2=4.694 times 22 = 103 ohms plus 144 ohms = 247 which matches up pretty close to what psud2's calculator did
just wanted a second opinion before i go and potentially waste my money on a PT that isnt going to work. I expect the amp to consume between 40 and 50 mA of b+. im fishing for 300v obviously
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heres a hint of what im up to: cant really read it but thats 80 uF
An externally hosted image should be here but it was not working when we last tested it.
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i just noticed an error, that transformer isnt CT on the b+ secondary, opps. does my math work however for purpose of searching for proper one?
seems like both methods in psud2 come up with different numbers. guess when you dont have data on the resistance you can go by the regulation method using unloaded voltage but its not as accurate?
seems like both methods in psud2 come up with different numbers. guess when you dont have data on the resistance you can go by the regulation method using unloaded voltage but its not as accurate?
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After getting somewhat frustrated with finding a transformer that would give me the voltage i was aiming for that didnt either cost a fortune or under/overshoot, i tried something that might be crazy concept wise.
Rebuilding my main amplifier with a new chassis is already on the planning book, making it more space efficient is quite easy to do as i have fewer parts then before. I could physically fit the aikido pcb and parts in the amplifier which gave me a idea:
i have a regulated ~300v supply already in my main amp, so why not relay the heaters on the big amp and aikido such that i would shut off one and turn on the other and run the aikido off the screen supply, the results are quite promising on paper. The transition should be smooth as there will be a 'cooling down' of the tubes and 'warming up' of the aikido, so I believe my 500v rated filter caps are marginally safe. guess i ought to setup the relay to also put a 10~20 mA load on the main b+ to keep it from going over 500
The numbers near-perfectly match measured values for the big amp so i assume my rectifier and transformer models are accurate. The 1 uF is only there to keep PSUD2 happy, i use three OC3 regulator tubes
Rebuilding my main amplifier with a new chassis is already on the planning book, making it more space efficient is quite easy to do as i have fewer parts then before. I could physically fit the aikido pcb and parts in the amplifier which gave me a idea:
i have a regulated ~300v supply already in my main amp, so why not relay the heaters on the big amp and aikido such that i would shut off one and turn on the other and run the aikido off the screen supply, the results are quite promising on paper. The transition should be smooth as there will be a 'cooling down' of the tubes and 'warming up' of the aikido, so I believe my 500v rated filter caps are marginally safe. guess i ought to setup the relay to also put a 10~20 mA load on the main b+ to keep it from going over 500
An externally hosted image should be here but it was not working when we last tested it.
The numbers near-perfectly match measured values for the big amp so i assume my rectifier and transformer models are accurate. The 1 uF is only there to keep PSUD2 happy, i use three OC3 regulator tubes
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