Kortek MP-KT2182 Newb questions

[Squideo]

I recently acquired an arcade monitor. It has a kortek MP-KT2182 chassis on it. It has a sharp image sticker on it and it is my understanding that sharp image went out of business a while back. The monitor itself has a samsung sticker on it. I have a couple of questions I was hoping someone could help me with. Below this post are some pictures I took, I tried to get the best pictures I could but not from the best angles.

This monitor did not come with a power cable, can anyone direct me to where I could get a power cable for this particular monitor? And where does the power cord plug in, in one of the pics there are two metal prongs coming out just below a fuse is that where it would go?

Also I was wondering where I could find specs for this monitor (refresh rate, resolution, etc)?

Also I read about some monitors needing a isolating transformer would this one need one of those?

The monitor and chassis appear to be in good shape. Any help or a point in the right direction would be appreciated.

[TheQ]

Been looking for some information on this for you since no one else has responded.  I could just call you but I thought I'd post here in case anyone has a similar question.

It turns out that the brand is actually Kortek and once I started looking under that name I was able to find someone who had the same model asking a question about getting parts on a different forum:
http://forums.officers.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=854996&Main=854973

The person who responded on that forum stated that Kortek's USA service center is: http://www.casinotech.com  Just perusing their website I do see they have the Kortek logo on their site.  I'd contact them about getting a manual or power supply.

[Squideo]

It turns out that the brand is actually Kortek

Fixed.

http://forums.officers.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=854996&Main=854973

The person who responded on that forum stated that Kortek's USA service center is: http://www.casinotech.com  Just perusing their website I do see they have the Kortek logo on their site.  I'd contact them about getting a manual or power supply.

Yeah I found that thread as well and did contact casino tech and they stated they could not get me a power cord unless they sell me a new chassis, I have been in contact with Betson and a rep is currently trying to locate a power cord for me. Thanks for the reply.

I am still wondering about the isolating transformer if anyone can tell me if I need one or not that would be very helpful there is a sticker on there that shows QC passed 2002 so I don't think I need one but would like someone to confirm.

[Ken Layton]

Service manual:

http://gamingstuff.com/pdf/KT-XX82X-SM.pdf

Schematic in Excel format:

http://gamingstuff.com/support/KTXX82/KTXX82%20AVP-SCHEMATIC_REV2.xls

It would appear that CN103 is the AC power input connector. You could make your own connector with female Molex .093 pins attached to a power cord. Then slide some heat shrink tubing over the pins for safety.

Casino Tech is the authorized Kortek USA service center.

[MonMotha]

Looks like a very high end monitor: double sided, plated-through PCB with full mask and silk.  VGA-SXGA.  Nice.  Won't do CGA, though.

It would appear that CN103 is the AC power input connector. You could make your own connector with female Molex .093 pins attached to a power cord. Then slide some heat shrink tubing over the pins for safety.

Just to share an experience, I've had slightly better luck using AMP Mate-n-Lok pins for this rather than the Molex .093.  They seemed to hold on a little better.  Same idea of course.

[Ken Layton]

Maybe the Mate-n-Lock pins would be better. Little hard to judge from a picture as to pin size. 

This chassis does not need isolation transformer.

[Squideo]

Thanks for all the replies and links. Very useful information. I just have a question on making my own connector. The pins are about 1/2" apart and 3/8" tall.
So as far as the connectors would go would this work for the mate-n-lok
http://www.mikesarcade.com/cgi-bin/store.pl?sku=MNL02R

or this molex connector work?
http://www.mikesarcade.com/cgi-bin/store.pl?sku=MLX02P

And as far as the power cord goes can I use any kind of power cord with a ground?

Thanks for all the help guys!

[MonMotha]

http://www.mouser.com/Search/ProductDetail.aspx?qs=sGAEpiMZZMvt1VFuCspEMkLSYaTMP7vv  is basically what I used.  You don't need the housings, just the contacts.  Crimp them on (add some solder if you don't have the proper crimper since the crimp won't be very secure otherwise) and then put heat shrink over the wire/contact leaving just the very end exposed so that it can be plugged in to the board.  Then just slide those two sockets over the pins on the board.

Since the fit won't be quite as secure as the "proper" connector, you might want to find a spot on the frame that you can zip-tie the power cord to in order to keep as much strain off of it as possible.

I seem to recall that I had to compress the contacts just a hair with some pliers to get a secure fit.  Probably easier to do this before you put it on the wire or heat shrink it, so test fit the contacts to the pins and mangle them as needed before you go about putting them on the wires.  The contacts are cheap (11c each), so get extras as you'll likely want to start over a few times.

I have separate ground wires running inside my cabinet, so I actually just used a 2-prong power cord that I ripped off some broken device to plug it in with and grounded the frame separately, but you can use a grounded plug if you prefer.  Just connect the earth (safety) ground line to the metal frame of the monitor.  You in theory do not have to ground the frame at all, but it's a good idea for safety reasons.

Also, if anybody knows what this connector actually is, I'd love to know.  I see them all the time, especially in monitors.  It appears to be the same series as the degauss connector on that board and what is also very commonly used for yoke connections.

[TheQ]

Wow, that is some great information.