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Author Topic: G07CB0 monitor question....isolation transformer?  (Read 1413 times)

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G07CB0 monitor question....isolation transformer?
« on: October 12, 2015, 04:29:16 pm »
hey guys I got a G07CB0 that I got from a friend, founf out it just had a blown fuse, I have two k4900's that I know require the isolation transformer to run, does the g07CB0 need the same or can it direct link to the 120V power supply?

any help would be great and thanks.

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Re: G07CB0 monitor question....isolation transformer?
« Reply #1 on: October 13, 2015, 10:47:03 am »
You should be able to use the same ISO.

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Re: G07CB0 monitor question....isolation transformer?
« Reply #2 on: October 13, 2015, 01:18:38 pm »
If you're not sure, NEVER hook a monitor directly up to 120V.
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Re: G07CB0 monitor question....isolation transformer?
« Reply #3 on: October 13, 2015, 04:24:34 pm »
the only monitors that can run without isolation transformers are those with switchmode power supplies (evidenced by a mosfet switcher tagged to a close by "big yellow transformer".) these monitors will also be produced sometime in the 90's.

as so:


those which use a regulator to create the power supply (evidenced by a big multi legged transistor looking beast) need isolation or they blow up. these types of monitors were popular in the early 90's and before.

as so:


or possibly as so:

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Re: G07CB0 monitor question....isolation transformer?
« Reply #4 on: October 16, 2015, 02:22:11 am »
Electrohome G07 monitors REQUIRE the use of an isolation transformer.

This tag should be attached to the monitor's power cord:

http://arcarc.xmission.com/PDF_Monitors/Isolation_Warning_Tag.pdf

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Re: G07CB0 monitor question....isolation transformer?
« Reply #5 on: October 16, 2015, 12:05:49 pm »
all monitors will operate just fine on an isolation transformer whether it needs it or not.

not all will run without isolation. better safe than sorry.