tlug: -Connector-

[gaijin@example.com (John Little)]

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tlug note from gaijin@example.com (John Little)
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Jim,

   Here's my take on the ELC power connector. I believe that the 
   multiple lines for individual voltages is simply to handle the
   current through the (thin) wire and connector. I also think that
   the +/-12V is only for the serial ports, but I could be wrong
   there.


			-John-

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			   ----------
			   |        |
			   |        |
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	|    9       8        7          6         5	 |
	|  GREY	   WHITE    PURPLE     YELLOW	 BROWN   |
	|    O       O        O          O         O	 |
	|   LED	    GND	     +12V	+5V	  +5V	 |
	|   GND						 |
	|						 |
	|						 |
	|						 |
	|   -5V	    GND	     -12V	-5V	  +5V	 |
	|    O       O        O          O         O	 |
	|  ORANGE  WHITE     RED       BROWN	 PURPLE	 |
	|    0       1        2          3         4 	 |
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	**NOTE**  Back view of PLUG (not socket).


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