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PCI 3000 platinium
Posted: Sun Feb 06, 2011 1:35 am
by carluska
Hello, i just purchased de platinium 3w what a piece of art, works 400% and what a sound,
my question is, if i buy the stand alone box i also need to purchase the display kitt or its included in the santd alone box ??
and just another thing, what is the normal temp of working for the pci card the sam soft show me temp from 20 to 35° is normal.
Thanks a lot and keep going
Posted: Sun Feb 06, 2011 6:59 pm
by pcs
Glad you like it. Using SAM broadcaster with it? How do you like the
interface SAM built for it?
It is a much better product than 2007 model, I must say.
The support is almost not needed anymore.
There have been zero burned finals so far as well,
looks like the protection is working very well.
If you want to get the stand-alone version, everything you need
is included.
It is called cybermax micro, you can check it out here:
https://www.pcs-electronics.com/shop/pc ... ccesories/
pcimax 3000+
Posted: Sun Feb 06, 2011 11:09 pm
by carluska
hi again thanks for the rapid reponse, yeah spacial audio rules the interface it's working perfect and its very nice and pro and card woking 24/7 perfectly whit Sam, but my question is was if the temp showed in sam is normal for the card 20-35° ???? when should i start to woried ? or if is the normal working card temp?
For the santd alone feature i already have the pc max card, the stand alone enclosure comes with the display?
the one you linked is complete with the transmitter, i'm talking about the enclosure for my pcmax card
thanks again
Posted: Sun Feb 06, 2011 11:15 pm
by pcs
Yes, that temp is pretty cool.
Remember, the card has temp protection so at some point it will turn off automatically.
When you notice that you know it is running too hot.
Since you have 3W card some air flow is recommended, but at 20-30C you have nothing
to worry about.
pci max 3000
Posted: Sun Feb 06, 2011 11:19 pm
by carluska
ok thanks,
For the stand alone feature i already have the pc max card, the stand alone enclosure comes with the display?
the one you linked is complete with the transmitter, i'm talking about the enclosure for my pcmax card
thanks again
Posted: Mon Feb 07, 2011 1:22 am
by pcs
The enclosure does not come with the display. you have to order it separately, sorry.
Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 6:21 am
by anhisr
At what temp does the card temp protection activate? Just curious.
I have been with you for several pci cards. I think back to November of 2004 was my first PCIMax card but, my history on the site only goes back to 2006 and this one is so clear and the range is great. I think you have mastered the pci fm card.
Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2011 2:33 pm
by pcs
About 75C
Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2011 10:31 pm
by anhisr
I finally got the fans to keep the unit cool and attached the unit to the antenna in the attic. Now CyberMax Micro v4.0 is saying I am outputting 4.1 watts at 90%. What is happening?
Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2011 11:44 pm
by pcs
I would be happy with that much power, no reason to complain really.
The output transistor in these cards is actually rated at 4W.
Posted: Fri Feb 11, 2011 1:10 am
by anhisr
Was not complaining at all. I was just curious.
Posted: Fri Feb 11, 2011 3:58 am
by pcs
Well, 4W does sound a bit too much. Actual power is probably around 2-3W.
Due to the small size available for power meter there is no space for a real directional coupler so the power meter is RF diode detector. This means that impedance of the antenna affects measurement. A random piece of wire is going to show too much or not enough power.
Still, it is nice to have a meter on board, even if not 100% accurate.