Panasonic JA751 8" drive question

[Steven Hirsch]

On Mon, 2 Nov 2009, Chuck Guzis wrote:

> On 1 Nov 2009 at 8:59, Steven Hirsch wrote:
>
>>> Definitely a piece of information for the archives.  First time
> I've
>> seen that particular PC-ish Molex connector used for anything other
>> than +5-GND-+12.
>
> This drive seems to have been used a lot on GE medical equipment (CT
> Scan, YAG laser, etc.).
>
> I daresay that you'll find a jumper on board that bypasses the
> regulator to allow you to use +12, +5 as your supply.   It makes
> sense in that light to use the standard 5.25" style 4-pin Molex.

Unfortunately, no.  The solenoids need +24V.

Would love to find the technical information (jumpering, etc.) for this 
drive.

Steve



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