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Topic: Avalon Asic Power requirements (Read 998 times)

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February 02, 2014, 12:22:55 PM
#5
Knowing that it can need almost a 1000W (for a 220GH/s) , Is there any specific requirement to the power cable ?
Some cables are 5A some 13A…
Just wondering… (since one cable i was using for one machine became extremely hot, and had to change it for another one, then i noticed that there were not all the same).

Thanks!

T.


Heavier gauge power cords are required for larger power supplies. They are more expensive but cheap IEC cables are usually 18-16 gauge and get quite hot when you put any more than like 5A of load on them.
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February 02, 2014, 03:32:33 AM
#4
Knowing that it can need almost a 1000W (for a 220GH/s) , Is there any specific requirement to the power cable ?
Some cables are 5A some 13A…
Just wondering… (since one cable i was using for one machine became extremely hot, and had to change it for another one, then i noticed that there were not all the same).

Thanks!

T.
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March 04, 2013, 04:20:38 PM
#3
Avalon uses a standard PC power supply that has active power factor correction. All you need is a standard power cable with your country specific plug on the end and you will be good to go. The power supply will work on anything from ~100-250vac or so 50/60Hz

Perfect answer! Many thanks!

Myrddin
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March 04, 2013, 04:09:47 PM
#2
Avalon uses a standard PC power supply that has active power factor correction. All you need is a standard power cable with your country specific plug on the end and you will be good to go. The power supply will work on anything from ~100-250vac or so 50/60Hz
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March 04, 2013, 04:07:49 PM
#1
Hello,

Not a genuine newbie anymore, but this is a "noob" ish question.

Does anyone know if the PSU in the Avalon Asics can cope with 240v 50hz mains power (UK) or will it require a transformer/adaptor?

If so will a standard American to Uk transformer (120v 60hz->240v 50hz?)

Thanks!

Myrddin.
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