HELP needed: Metz 45/60 Flash AC Power info

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prc1 - 30 Jul 2006 01:16 GMT

The 45 and 60-series Metz flashes have a funky connector on their
sides for connecting a "mains" AC adapter. This is really just a
transformer. I don't have this adapter, and wish to build my own
adapter that will power two 60 CT-1's in a studio configuration.

Does anyone have a mains adapter and an AC voltmeter, that would be
willing to check the output to tell me which pins are used on the
power connector?

THANKS in advance!
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wilt - 03 Aug 2006 20:52 GMT

> The 45 and 60-series Metz flashes have a funky connector on their
> sides for connecting a "mains" AC adapter. This is really just a
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> THANKS in advance!
> ** To respond, remove the crap from my addy... **

I have a Quantum Turbo battery for my 45CL, and the cable that plugs
into the female connector for 'mains' provides 700V AC on pins
2-3...pin 1 does nothing

Pin1 ---- Pin 2 --------------- Pin 3

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prc1 - 05 Aug 2006 20:28 GMT

Wilt--

Thanks for the info. That voltage seems high (I seem to remember the
"mains" adapter only provides ~350V AC, and internal batteries only
give it 6VDC), but if that's what it uses it must be right. Thanks!

>> The 45 and 60-series Metz flashes have a funky connector on their
>> sides for connecting a "mains" AC adapter. This is really just a
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>
>Pin1 ---- Pin 2 --------------- Pin 3

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