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Re: [korgpolyex] Poly 800 A/C Adapter Issue

2009-03-12 by Gordon JC Pearce MM3YEQ

On Thu, 2009-03-12 at 10:07 -0700, TheTravelSource Fes wrote:
> I tested at the 9v DC in point with the A/C adapter plugged in and
> batteries in place. The voltage came to 18V which I understood as the
> adding of the batteries and the A/C adapter. Any thoughts as to why
> that would/should be? Should there be a cut off of the batteries once
> the 9v adapter is plugged into the socket? Thanks for any further
> thoughts.
> By the way Diode 2 which prevents against reverse polarity was fine. 
> -Johnb
> 
> 

Sounds a bit wrong, actually.  That would mean that the batteries and
mains adaptor are in series.  Is the adaptor the right polarity?

Gordon

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