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  • VIBRATOR CONVERSION MODULE

VIBRATOR CONVERSION MODULE

VBx-1 Module

I am an authorized dealer for Aurora Designs, makers of the VBx-1 Modules.

   The VBx-1 electronic vibrator represents a whole new paradigm in vibrator replacements. Microprocessor controlled for the highest accuracy and features available, nothing else even comes close!

    Full protection against reverse battery shorted outputs and overpower, the VBx-1 is nearly indestructible. Because of this ruggedness, the VBx-1 can be hardwired into the circuit like any other robust component such as resistors and capacitors. It can also be wired to an original style vibrator base for plug-ability, or even placed inside the can of an original vibrator! With this flexibility, hard to find 5, 6 and 7 pin vibrators are no longer an issue. Operating from 3.0 – 18V (12-38V for VBF-1), only one board is required for all positive ground installations and one for all negative ground installations.

    Through the use of sophisticated algorithms, the microprocessor allows the VBx-1 to offer such unheard-of features as deadband control, delayed start, soft start, delayed restart, short circuit protection and over power protection, all with astounding accuracy. The deadband control, delayed start and soft start features in particular greatly reduce the stresses on the transformer and rectifier extending their lives.

Not only does the VBx-1 protect itself, but it also protects expensive parts in the radio like the transformer, rectifier and filters. Unlike simple “dumb” electronic vibrators that will burn a transformer up if something as simple as the buffer capacitor shorts, the VBx-1 immediately senses this condition protecting itself and the transformer until the buffer capacitor can be replaced! No longer can a careless user destroy expensive parts in their radio simply by leaving it turned on after a failure.

    As with all Aurora Design products, the VBx-1 is designed to SAE specifications and built in the USA at an ISO9001:2000 facility.

Warranty

The products are warrantied against defects in manufacturing and failures caused by normal operation. Parts determined to be damaged through neglect or abuse or improper installation are not covered. Parts will be repaired or replaced at the discretion of Aurora Design LLC. Aurora Design LLC. limits its liability to the cost of the original parts and assumes no liability for direct or indirect consequential damages. Warranty will not be provided to parts that have been installed, altered or modified by the end user. Therefore, installation by the end user- you- is at your own risk and the module will not be replaced under warranty unless dealer installed

I keep a limited inventory of the modules on hand, if you’re interested in purchasing a module, simply choose the version below and order via the PayPal Button.

MODULES

VBN-1 Negative Ground Vibrator Module- Cost is $38.00 plus shipping cost within the continental US.





VBP-1 Positive Ground Vibrator Module- Cost is $38.00 plus shipping cost within the continental US.





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