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Power supplies for SyQuest SparQ and SyJet external drives


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An external SparQ or SyJet drive draws power from an AC electrical outlet, through a special power adapter like the ones listed here. See the tips below for help in choosing the one that's right for you.

All power supplies listed here have the following specs in common:

Input: 100 to 240 Volts A.C. through a standard symmetrical 2-pin or 3-pin plug
Output: 5 Volts and 12 Volts D.C. through a special cylindrical 5-pin connector

Style Model No. SyQuest
Part No.
Input frequency Electrical current rating Photo Price
Input Output Regular With drive*
1-piece wall mount AP07SQ-US 113505-001 50/60 Hz 0.3 A 0.7 A (pin 3),
0.3 A (pin 5)
click here $7.00 new $4.00 new
2-piece desk mount AP14SQ 113022 50/60 Hz 0.4 A 1.0 A (pin 3),
0.75 A (pin 5)
photo not available $9.50 new $6.50 new
IMP512VS-1 113022-001 50/60 Hz 0.6 A 1 A (pin 3),
0.75 A (pin 5)
photo not available $9.50 new $6.50 new
CSC 18-2000 108573 47 - 63 Hz 0.7 A 1.2 A (pin 3),
1.0 A (pin 5)
photo not available $10.50 used $7.50 used
DSA-0182 113360 47 - 63 Hz 0.7 A 1.2 A (pin 3),
1.0 A (pin 5)
photo not available $12.95 like new $9.95 like new
* Special price for a power supply shipped together with an external SparQ or SyJet drive (bought at auction or privately). Limit one power supply per drive at this price.

Choosing a power supply

Generally speaking, any of the power supplies listed here will work fine with standard 120-Volt A.C. outlets in the United States.

Most of the external SyJet drives I've seen came with the basic AP07SQ-US power supply, which plugs directly into an outlet. It's light in weight, fairly compact, and shaped so that it doesn't usually obstruct wall outlets above or below the outlet it's plugged into.

The other models listed here are "desk mount" units that plug into outlets through separate input cables. If you're choosing one of these units, it's worth noting that the CSC 18-2000 and DSA-0182 models have more tolerant specifications, and use a readily available type of input cable with a connection to ground. The main difference between these two models is that the DSA-0182 is a bit more compact.

Prices listed here for "2-piece" power supplies include a separate input cable (which is the 2nd "piece"). 2-piece power supplies are available only in very limited quantities.

Plugging your power supply into a surge protector instead of directly into a household outlet will help to protect the power supply and drive from electrical surges.

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