On Wed, 2 Apr 2008, Eric H. Johnson wrote:

> Date: Wed, 2 Apr 2008 22:23:20 -0400
> From: Eric H. Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Reply-To: "Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)"
>     <[email protected]>
> To: "'Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)'" <[email protected]>
> Subject: [Emc-users]  Mesa 7I33 Aux Power
> 
> Hi all,
>
> I am getting a large voltage drop when I connect the analog outputs from the
> 7I33 to the load. With no load they show the correct voltages. The Mesa
> manual states "Due to power supply limitations, The 7I33 has limited DC
> output drive capability and should not have loads of less than 5K Ohms on
> its analog outputs."
>
> The load is 10K, which seems to indicate that it should work. In fact I have
> had this hooked up to a supposedly identical system and it does work.
>
> My question is, if I add an Aux 5V supply (to 4 pin header P1) will that
> help with the DC output drive capacity of the Analogs?
>
> Thanks,
> Eric
>


With all full scale outputs into 10K thats only 4 mA max from the +-OP amp 
supply.  The +- OP amp power supply is capable of about 20 mA. Either its a 
bad 7I33, Your load is more than expected, or you do have a 5V power droop.

I would check the 5V at the 7I33 card first.


Peter Wallace

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