A-100 Analog Modular System - Accessories and Spare Parts
The prices for the A-100 accessories you find in the price list in the section A-100 accessories or in the section spare parts. Please specify the voltage (115 or 230V AC) if you order a basic frame or power supply.
As we are not an electronic distributor the prices for spare parts are high compared to the prices of an electronic distributor. So we suggest to order these parts only as spare parts and not for building other equipment. For the A-100 frames we use the 19 inch housing system of the German companies ProMa (address: Im Leibholzgraben 16, D-36132 Eiterfeld, Phone #49-6672-898-0, Fax #49-6672-898-888, www.proma-technologie.de) or Gie-Tec (address: an der Schlierbach 18, D 36132 Eiterfeld, Tel.: 06672/919 910, Fax: 06672/919 565, www.gie-tec.de). Here you may get 19 inch housing accessories that fit with the A-100 system. But as we use the 19" standard the A-100 front panel may fit with frames from other manufacturers too. Doepfer only offers ready built A-100 frames, i.e. with built in power supply, bus boards, top/bottom/rear cover, mains inlet, power switch and fuse holder. Doepfer does does not offer single mechanical parts of the A-100 frames (like mounting rails).
Overview A-100 Accessories and Spare Parts
Order No Description

A-100G6

A-100G3

 

Basic Frames 6U or 3U / 84HP: A-100G6 / A-100G3

Specifications for both frames: empty 19“ rackmount cases (subracks), width about 482 mm, depth about 240mm, including  bus board(s), power supply +/-12 V / 1200 mA, mains inlet, fuse and power switch, rear, top and bottom covers, incl. all mechanical parts, completely assembled and tested, for plug-in of the desired modules
6U: 2 x 3 U (about 264 mm), 2 x 84 HP effective width (about 2 x 426.7 mm), 2 bus boards, 1 back panel 3U (blind), 1 back panel 3U with power supply, used for A-100 basic system 1 and 2
3U: 1 x 3 U (about 132 mm), 1 x 84 HP effective width (about 426.7 mm), 1 bus board, 1 back panel 3 HU with power supply, used for A-100 mini system
Please specify 115V or 230V version when you order !
 no longer available

Basic Frame 6U Basic Frame 3U
 no longer available
the pictures show the old version of the power supply with 650mA only but all A-100 frames are equipped with the new A-100PSU2
A-100G6 P

Portable Suitcase Version 6U: A-100G6 P

portable version of A-100G6, measures: about 460 mm (width) x 330 mm (height) x 210 mm (depth), same specification as A-100G6 but built into a suitcase (flightcase design). For more details please visit this link: Suitcase Versions of A-100

Version 1: In this version the mains inlet is located at the front in the lower row at the right side. In this version one has to subtract 8HP for the mains inlet in the lower row (i.e. only 76HP available for the lower row). The advantage of this version is that the system is closed all around if the cover is put on and that it can be used in vertical and horizontal position. Even the mains inlet is protected during transportation. The disadvantage is the reduced width for the lower row. And some users do not like the mains inlet at the front.

Version 2: In this version the mains inlet is located at the rear panel and the usable width is 84HP for both rows. The disadvantage of version 2 is that the mains inlet is no longer protected during transportation (e.g. against mechanical damage or mud and moisture) and that it can be used only in vertical position because of the mains inlet at the rear side. The advantage is the full width for both rows and the missing mains inlet at the front.

The A-100 suitcase is made of black or grey coated wood with aluminium extrusions with the rail construction fixed to the other parts of the suitcase (the delivery time for the grey versions is about 4-6 weeks). Attention! It is not simply an empty wooden case that covers the standard 6HU frame but a completely independent construction that is not based on the 6HU standard frame. It is not possible to convert a standard 6HU frame into the suitcase version ! 

Please specify in your order if you want to have version 1 or 2, black or grey, and 115 or 230V if you order the A-100 suitcase.

No audio processing modules (e.g. VCO, VCF, VCA, VCP, VCFS, Ring Modulator, Spring Reverb) should be mounted near the power supply but only control voltage modules (e.g. ADSR, LFO, S&H, Slew Limiter, Trigger Delay, Sequencer, Quantizer, Clock Divider, MIDI-Interfaces). Another picture of the A-100 suitcase can be found in the description of the Theremin module A-178 (Theremin suitcase system).

A-100LC6 Low Cost Suitcase A-100LC6
This is an economical version of the A-100 suitcase. It is made very simple without front cover, without the metal rails and corners of the suitcase version described above. In other respects the low cost suitcase is identical to the suitcases described above (i.e. it includes the A-100 PSU2 and two bus boards).

The case is made of raw wood without laquering. By default it's available with the mains inlet located at the rear panel (same as V2 of the standard suitcase). Versions with other positions of the mains inlet are available only upon request (additional charge and longer delivery time). The case can be varnished by the customer in any desired color e.g. by means of a spray can (like the pictures that shows a black and a blue varnished version).

The price of the low cost suitcase is about 35% less than the standard suitcase.

Measures:
outside approx. 445 x 275 x 160 mm
inside: 2 x 84 HP x 3 U, useable depth for A-100 modules: approx. 90 mm in the power supply area (bottom right), resp. approx. 110 mm in the remaining area (measured from inner side of the front panel until end of the pc board of the module)

In the area near the power supply (bottom right) no modules should be assembled that are sensitive against transformer hum. We recommend to assemble only control voltage modules in this area (e.g. LFO, ADSR, trigger delay, clock divider/sequencer, sequencer, slew limiter, MIDI interfaces and so on) but no audio modules (VCO, VCF, VCA, VCP, frequency shifter, ring modulator, spring reverb and so on). Even modules width increased depth (e.g. A-113 or A-126) cannot be assembled in the power supply area. They have to be placed in a position outside the power supply area (e.g. in the upper row). But this applies only for a few modules. Normally it is no problem to arrange all modules by mounting modules with smaller depth in the power supply area.

The price for the A-100 low cost suitcases can be found in the price list in the A-100 section.
A-100PMS

A-100PMD

 Monster Cases

As a special design the suitcase version of the A-100 frame is available even in a "monster" version with double width and height (168HP / 12HU). It can be chosen between a single and double version of the monster suitcase and even the monster cases are available in black or grey. For the double version the two suitcases are fixed together face-to-face during transportation so that no covers are required (as for the single version). Each monster suitcase is equipped with four power supplies with toroid transfomer/1200mA. Pay attention that the monster cases are special designs and no standard products we keep in stock. The delivery time is about 4-6 weeks and there is no right to return (concerning special designs please refer to our  terms of business).

Here are the details:

Double version of the A-100 monster case (A-100PMD):

outside dimensions (closed state): ~ 90 (length) x 62 (height) x 43 (depth) cm
weight of the complete double case (incl. bus boards, power supplies, middle connecting frame, without modules): ~ 35 kg
outside dimensions of a single case:  ~ 90 (length) x 62 (height) x 18 (depth) cm
available 19" width and height of each case: 12 U x 168 HP
weight of a single case (incl. bus boards, power supplies, without modules): ~ 16 kg
outside dimensions of the middle connecting frame: ~ 90 (length) x 62 (height) x 9 (depth) cm
weight of the middle connecting frame: ~ 3 kg
max. module current of each case: 4.8A (four power supplies 1.2A each, one power supply is assigned to two bus boards)
position of the two mains inlets: center of the rear panel (standard), upon request even at the front side (same remarks as for the normal suitcase are valid)

Single version of the A-100 monster case (A-100PMS):

outside dimensions (with front cover, closed state): ~ 90 (length) x 62 (height) x 23 (depth) cm
weight of the single case (incl. bus boards, power supplies, with front cover, without modules): ~ 20 kg
outside dimensions of the single case (without front cover):  ~ 90 (length) x 62 (height) x 18 (depth) cm
weight of the single case (incl. bus boards, power supplies, without front cover, without modules): ~ 16 kg
weight of the front cover: ~ 4 kg
available 19" width and height: 12 U x 168 HP
max. module current: 4.8A (four power supplies 1.2A each, one power supply is assigned to two bus boards)
position of the mains inlet: center of the rear panel (standard), upon request even at the front side (same remarks as for the normal suitcase are valid)

More pictures (cases in closed state, final version with 4 power supplies and wiring, examples with A-100 modules and so on) will follow soon.

The prices for the A-100 monster cases can be found in the price list in the A-100 section.

 

A-100MC Miniature Cases

We also offer a miniature version of the A-100 suitcase. This is intended for applications with a few A-100 modules only, e.g. a small sound processing systems with filters or BBD modules, or for a basic Theremin. Details can be found on the A-100 Miniature Cases page.

raw version
"non beauty case" 		black version
with four modules

custom red version
(red varnished raw version)
not available as as standard product !

 application example
with CTM64 button board

application example
as mini Theremin

A-100BUS

 


Bus board
one assembled and tested bus board, e.g. for customers who want to built their own case and need a bus board for A-100 modules, includes cables for connection to +/-12V power supply (3 wires with flat connectors on both ends, length about 30cm), but no mechanical parts (e.g. screws, spacers, nuts, washers)
Dimensions: ~ 390 mm (lenght) x 43 mm (width) x 15 mm (height, without spacers and female connectors of the module bus cables)

A-100NT12

 

12 V Power supply
assembled and tested power supply +/-12V@ 650mA, please specify 230V or 115V version, does not include cables, mains inlet, power switch, fuse and mounting material (screws, spacers, nuts, washers).

Suitable for qualified personnel only because of electrical safety (dangerous mains voltage 115V / 230V)

No longer available (used on older A-100 systems before 2006)

A-100PSU2

 

12 V Power supply II
assembled and tested power supply +/-12V@ 1200mA with ring core transformer, please specify 230V or 115V version, does not include cables, mains inlet, power switch, fuse and mounting material (screws, spacers, nuts, washers), up to four bus boards can be connected to the A-100PSU2

Dimensions: ~ 190 mm (lenght) x 80 mm (width) x 50 mm (height)

Suitable for qualified personnel only because of electrical safety (dangerous mains voltage 115V / 230V)

A-100NT5

 

5V Power supply
assembled and tested additional power supply +5 V@ 500 mA, the installation of the 5V power supply has to be carried out by qualified personnel only who is familiar with the electrical safety rules! Available only for 230V mains voltage.

Suitable for qualified personnel only because of electrical safety (dangerous mains voltage 115V / 230V)

No longer available

Alternatively one of the power supplies of the German Sonderliste (special list) can be used to generate +5V. For currents less than 100 mA the 5V low cost adapter described below should be used.

A-100AD5

 

5V Low-Cost Adapter
+5V@100 mA plug-in module; instead of a separate +5V power supply, this module can be plugged into a free socket on the bus board; for modules which require +5V (e.g. A-113, A-190), the current is taken from the 12V supply !

A-100MNT

 

Miniature Power supply and bus bord (new version with large, black heat sinks)

+200mA @ +/-12V and 50mA @ +5V power supply with integrated bus board with 4 connectors, especially for applications with only one or a few modules (max. 200mA, max. 4 modules), requires an AC/AC adaptor with 7...9V / 500mA  AC output (not DC !!!), available with or without AC/AC adapter (only version for 230V mains voltage and European mains connector available)

Remark: Old version of the A-100MNT with the small blank heat sinks (as shown in the picture) have only 100mA @ +/-12V available. If the heat sinks are replaced by the larger black ones the A-100MNT can be upgraded to 200mA). Please ask our sales office for the price of the new heat sinks.

Dimensions: ~ 142 mm (lenght) x 32 mm (width) x 50 mm (height)

Miniature power supply/bus user's manual

A-100B1
A-100B1.5
A-100B2
A-100B4
A-100B8
A-100B42

Blind front panels
(made of 2 mm anodized aluminium)
no picture available no picture available
A-100B1
1 HP / 5 mm
(only required if modules with odd-numbered HP width from other manufacturers have to be combined with A-100 modules/frames, e.g. Harvestman) 		A-100B1.5
1.5 HP / 7,5 mm
(only required to compensate gaps if modules from other manufacturers with different positions of the mounting holes - e.g. Analogue Systems - have to be combined with A-100 modules/frames)		 A-100B2
2 HP / 10 mm		 A-100B4
4 HP / 20 mm		 A-100B8
8 HP / 41 mm		 A-100B42
42 HP / 213 mm

A-100B84

Blind back panel 3U / 84 HP

Remark #1: As the 5V power supply (A-100NT5) is no longer available the back panel is no longer equipped with the four holes for the 5V power supply shown in the left picture.
Remark #2: The back panel cannot be used as a 84 HP blind panel at the front side of the A-100 frame. The panel is a bit longer than 84 HP to cover the rear side of the A-100 metal frame completely. For this purpose two 42 HP blind panels have to be used (see above).

A-100B84P

 

Back panel for power supply mounting
3U/84HP with mounting holes for 12V power supply (A-100PSU2), mains inlet with power switch, fuse holder and wires to connect the power supply, without mains cable, please specify 115V or 230V version (because of fuse and printing), made of 2 mm anodized aluminium
Suitable for qualified personnel only because of electrical safety (dangerous mains voltage 115V / 230V)

A-100C30
A-100C50
A-100C80
A-100C120

 

Patch cords
 available in different length, with 2 mono plugs 3.5 mm
A-100C15: 15 cm (yellow) A-100C30: 30 cm (black) A-100C50: 50 cm (grey)
 A-100C50A: 50 cm (orange)
with angled plug on one side 		A-100C80: 80 cm (red) A-100C120: 120 cm (blue) A-100C200: 2m (green)
Available only in these lengths and colors.

In addition we offer adapter cables from 1/4" to 3.5 mm. Details in the price list in the section A-100 accessories 
A-100M

Mounting fee (for one module)
fee for mechanical mounting of one module, connection to the bus board and testing within the system

A-100OPM

Operating Manual
complete A-100 manual, containing all modules, ring folder with operating instructions for all existing modules (with application examples); is included without additional charge in the 3 basic systems, but has to be purchased separately if single modules or user aranged systems are ordered, available in German or English

A-100SM

 

Service Manual
contains all schematics, part lists, adjustment rules and technical comments of the modules available at the moment of order (the manuals of future modules are not included for free !), available only in German language (the service manual will not be translated to English), but most of the information (schematics, parts list, components overlay/silk screen) are international. The service manual is sold only to A-100 customers ! As an example the A-110 service manual is available on our web site. At present about 800 pages, bound in 4 volumes (even available as un-bound single sheets if desired).