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TAC user manual
1 Introduction
TAC is a tactical eurorack power supply meant to simplify and unify your
power solutions while travelling and in the studio. Simply unplug your rack,
grab your favourite power bank,
2 Features
• Dimensions: 128.5 mm x 20 mm (3U high, 4 HP wide), 35 mm deep
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12V , 12V and 5V outputs
• USB C powered
• Ripple and noise: 4 mV
• Efficiency:
• Operating temperature: below 40 C
• LED indicators for all rails and fault conditions
• CE and RoHS certified
3 Installation
The module needs to be installed in a eurorack case compatible with the
Doepfer specification (link) using two M3 screws. While connecting ribbon
cables, it's important to support the printed circuit board from the other
side; otherwise, the module can be irreversibly damaged due to excessive
1
The power bank has to support USB-C PD with 15V or 20V output and sufficient power capacity.
1
and go!
max, 2 mV
R M S
85 % for 12V , 33 % for 5V
1
typical
RM S
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Summary of Contents for NOA TAC
- Page 1 TAC user manual 1 Introduction TAC is a tactical eurorack power supply meant to simplify and unify your power solutions while travelling and in the studio. Simply unplug your rack, grab your favourite power bank, and go! 2 Features • Dimensions: 128.5 mm x 20 mm (3U high, 4 HP wide), 35 mm deep •...
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Page 2: Warranty
6 Heat management TAC packs a lot of power in a very small volume and while it’s very efficient, it still generates some waste heat. It’s been designed to cope with that heat, many laptop chargers seem to support 20V mode only, while many phone power banks seem to support... - Page 3 This way, you can make sure that your TAC will perform happily for years to come. Few things to keep in mind: • Don’t cover the aluminium panel with poor heat conductors, for e.g.
- Page 4 Table 1: Summary of power supply modes mode power source 5V max 12V max 12V max combined max low power USB-C 0.2 A 0.7 A high power USB-C 0.3 A 0.3 A 4.5W external power screw term. 14.5 depends...
- Page 5 Reading this section is not required to use the product. Its sole purpose is to satisfy curiosity of inquiring engineers and give a bit more information to anyone modding TAC or seeking to use the external mode. 7.1 Input voltage The device has input undervoltage protection configured at 13V .
- Page 6 12V 7.3 Additional headers TAC has place provisioned for screw terminals for both input supply and output rails. They can be used to put the power supply inside the case and power it from external DC source or connect via wires to busboard.
- Page 7 9 Compliance Noise of Antimatter verifies that a properly constructed modular system, adhering to the Doepfer standard, based on cases, TAC power supply, power distribution boards and a coherent selection of modules (including ones from other manufacturers) meets the requirements defined by international certification bodies.
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