What connector is this? - Page 1
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author: giosif
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 19, 2023, 11:40:44 pm
content: Hi,Does anyone happen to know the make and model of the connector in the attached picture?I am trying to build a set of leads with the corresponding male connector at one end.Thanks!

author: m k
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timestamp: November 21, 2023, 06:32:12 pm
content: Nasty, first it's familiar and then it isn't.Standard bulkhead connectors are sort of.

author: BlownUpCapacitor
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timestamp: November 21, 2023, 06:43:04 pm
content: First, tell us what kind of equipment this is. Then we can give you much better suggestions.

author: giosif
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timestamp: November 21, 2023, 08:28:59 pm
content: Quote from: m k on November 21, 2023, 06:32:12 pmThanks for looking into it!Quote from: BlownUpCapacitor on November 21, 2023, 06:43:04 pmThis is from a Thorn EMI PM28B high voltage power supply.

author: u666sa
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timestamp: November 21, 2023, 09:45:36 pm
content: XLR 4 pin

author: themadhippy
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timestamp: November 21, 2023, 10:31:38 pm
content: Quotepin layout is wrong for a standard 4 pin xlr

author: Jwillis
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timestamp: November 21, 2023, 11:56:25 pm
content: https://www.opweb.de/english/company/EMI_Industrial_Electronics_Ltd/PM28Bsays it's a S400A 002 +E . Looks a lot like the XLR3https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XLR_connectorBut I doubt its the right size or if an audio connector would handle the voltage or current. I could be wrong.If your not concerned about keeping the unit stock, you could replace the whole socket for the IEC 320-C14. Just a thought.

author: m k
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 23, 2023, 02:55:52 pm
content: Sometimes starting from the beginning is how it is meant to be.(2nd try here also)Current set seems to be missing those old connection positions, but 2 out of 6 is very close, maybe it can be improvised.(002 is the type of connections)I would say that there are also some quite conveniently named tube amps.

author: donlisms
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timestamp: November 23, 2023, 04:28:07 pm
content: In addition to the pin configuration, XLR connectors have a small latching mechanism, and do not have a flat on the outer shell. Close, but not close enough!

author: Jwillis
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timestamp: November 23, 2023, 04:51:59 pm
content: Oh for Pete's sakeThat's the front panel. The specifications in the manual have output HV connectors as Fischer 400 series.

author: giosif
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timestamp: December 02, 2023, 11:00:46 am
content: Sorry for going radio silent, everyone (work and life got busier than usual)!Quote from: Jwillis on November 23, 2023, 04:51:59 pmI've read that manual a few times, and still missed it.Probably need my eyes checked...Thank you for that!Now, let's see how easy it is to find its matching counterpart.

author: Jwillis
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 03, 2023, 04:32:53 am
content: Quote from: giosif on December 02, 2023, 11:00:46 amI missed it too so don't feel badYou could try searching vintage and surplus suppliers . It's surprising what you can find.